Selena

The tragic shooting death of Tejano singer Selena spawned a reaction within the Latino community that can be compared to the reactions to the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. An enormously popular singer in Latino communities across North America, her music crossed cultural boundaries to touch the lives of young and old alike. A flamboyant stage performer sometimes hailed as the Latina Madonna, Selena was considered a role model off-stage, where she was family oriented and active in anti-drug campaigns and AIDS awareness programs. She was born Selena Quintanilla to Me...