Canales helped give singer Selena her start when she was 13.
Mexican Americans
Honoring and remembering Americans of Mexican heritage who have made a difference in their communities and around the world.
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She was a radio pioneer who strengthened media focus on Latin American issues.
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The Detroit protest singer was unaware for decades that he had a massive following overseas.
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Jones recently starred in the telenovela “Cabo,” which aired just before her death.
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He played Luis on “Sesame Street” for over 40 years.
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Latino pioneers and trendsetters who remain inspirations to anyone who aspires to greatness.
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He was best known for his novel “Bless Me, Ultima.”
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He was inducted into the Tejano Music Hall of Fame.
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Santana was the guitarist for Malo, who had a Top 20 hit in 1972 with the laid-back, bilingual “Suavecito.”
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Chuy Bravo was an actor best known as Chelsea Handler’s sidekick on the talk show “Chelsea Lately” from 2007 to 2014.