There are tons of individuals in the world who have been inspirational to us all in one way or another; for the Hispanic community, that influential person is none other than the Queen of Tejano herself, Selena Quintanilla-Perez. This past March marked 21 years since Selena's death, but her legacy still continues on. In some shape or form, you are able to attribute a lot of your inspiration to her, so here is a list of how the Queen of Tejano influenced many of us...
She showed us to be proud of who we are and where we come from, and to love ourselves unconditionally no matter how we look or how much money we have. Living is beautiful enough for every human. 
Enjoy all aspects of life, and remember to just have fun. Laugh like there's no tomorrow. Dance like there is no one watching. Sing at the top of your lungs as if you're the only one here.
No matter the fame or the accomplishments, she reminded us to stay kind and humbled. It's not always just about talent, sometimes it's just the type of person that you are that people will remember.
In some way we were all our own version of trendsetters. From men to women, short to tall, skinny to chunky, everyone has their unique way of showing themselves and who they are.
For a lot of people, her story of how she learned Spanish inspired many to learn it as well. Though she could sing in Spanish, she could not speak it. She later learned which inspired many to do the same.
She taught us to follow our dreams, no matter how long the road may be. The only thing that matters is that we take the time and make the choice to achieve them. Anything is possible, but you have to want it.
Selena will forever be an icon. Her talent, charisma, humility, and strength to rise to the top is just a few things we remember her by today. She is a household name in the latino community, and she is our "Queen B" but instead we know her better as "Reina de la Cumbia." We admire everything she put into making that industry what it is today, and overall we love her. Whether it's on the radio, at a party, in the car, or just conversation, Selena Quintanilla-Perez will forever remain.
