Selena

She is a singer as well as a designer, and music pioneer. The dual nature of her role as an Mexican American star was both modern and traditional. She brought Tejano into the mainstream in an innovative way. The tragic loss of her life shattered her rise in popularity, and it is what happens often the moment a brilliant, warm singer dies too young, it has left many mourning every potential that was not fully realized. In the years since, her admirers are working even harder to not forget what she's achieved. Her death in a shooting triggered emotion in Latino culture that can be likened with Elvis Presley, and John Lennon. The music of Selena, the singer who was wildly popular across Latino communities across North America touched people young as well as old. Selena may have been hailed by certain people as a Latina Madonna, however she is still a great example to follow. Selena's family values off stage as well as her involvement in AIDS awareness campaigns make her a good example.