Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

It’s been decades since the Mexican American singer was tragically killed, but her cultural impact lives on in many ways.

Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University

This crooner’s heavily soulful sound is filled with hard work and heartbreak.

Jessica Peña, University of Texas at San Antonio

With a Trump visit to San Antonio looming on the horizon, Mexican Americans throughout the region reflect on their heritage and the Republican nominee.