By Mariela Rosario
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03/13/2009 - 17:30
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In honor of International Women's Month, we decided to take a look at some pioneering Latina women from all over the world. Here are some of the ladies who broke down barriers and blazed the paths that we are all following to this day.
Selena was the first Tejano musician to go gold with the album Ven Conmigo, released in 1990 and opening the flood gates for many other Chicano and Mexican artists. Dubbed the “Queen of Tejano Music,” the Grammy nominated singer’s life was tragically cut short at the age of 23 when she was murdered by her former assistant.
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