He was beloved for ballads including “El Triste” and “Amar y Querer.”
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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Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday held to remember ancestors and loved ones who have died.
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Avila argued voting rights cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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James Luna, highly regarded Native American performance artist, died Sunday, March 4, 2018, of a heart attack in New Orleans, according to Indian Country Today. He was 68.
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Anthony Quinn made over 100 films during his career and was the first Mexican-American to win an Oscar. On Cinco de Mayo, we look back on some of his greatest …
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Songwriter Rosie Hamlin composed and sang the classic song “Angel Baby.”
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Juan Gabriel, a legendary Mexican singer, died Aug. 28, 2016, according to multiple news sources. He was 66. TMZ reported that Gabriel died in Santa Monica, California, of a suspected …
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Labor leader and widow of longtime United Farm Workers of America leader Cesar Chávez.
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Emilio Navaira, the American-born, Grammy-winning singer known as the King of Tejano Music, died Monday of a heart attack, according to multiple news sources. He was 53. Navaira, who charted …
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The Mexican-born actress was known best for her co-star roles on the TV sitcoms “Dads” and “Go On.”