Selena

She was a singer, performer and designer and broke barriers in the industry of music. She was both traditional and modern, an Mexican American who brought two worlds together in a distinctive method. Much like with a bright and genial star passes away far too early the tragic loss of her life shattered her growing profile. A lot of mourners reacted to its untapped potential. In the following years, people were encouraged to push themselves harder to make sure that Selena's accomplishments would not go unnoticed. Her tragic death in a shooting triggered a response in the Latino community that was similar to reactions following the deaths of Elvis Presley or John Lennon. Selena's music, a singer who was hugely popular in Latino communities throughout North America touched people young and old. Selena may have been hailed by certain people as an Latina Madonna, but she is still a great character model. Selena's family values off stage and her participation with AIDS awareness campaigns are exemplary.