Selena

She was a singer, performer and designer who broke through the barriers of the industry of music. She was the first Mexican American performer who was both traditional and modern. She brought together both worlds and helped bring Tejano music to the forefront. Similar to how most people grieve a celebrity who passed away too early, her passing was premature and destroyed an energizing career. Through the years, her people were motivated to do their best in order to ensure that her achievements would not be forgotten. The tragic death of Selena by a shooter triggered the outpouring of emotions within Latino communities that is comparable with the reaction to the deaths of Elvis Presley as well as John Lennon's. The music of Selena an artist who was hugely popular in Latino communities throughout North America touched people young as well as old. Selena was a hot and flamboyant stage performer, who was often referred to as Latina Madonna was the model on stage. Selena was also active in antidrug efforts.