Tag: enduring
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Selena receives posthumous Medal of the Arts; shows Queen of Tejano’s enduring appeal
If the “Queen of Tejano” music Selena Quintanilla Perez — simply known as Selena — were alive today, the Grammy Award-winning superstar would be 53 years old. Next year will mark the 30th anniversary of her death. Yet, her standing as a musical and cultural icon was evident Monday, when President Joe Biden presented the 2022…
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Florida Puerto Ricans enduring Hurricane Milton grapple with grim memories of Hurricane Maria
Puerto Ricans who survived Hurricane Maria seven years ago and are now living in Florida are not only grappling with the aftermath of Milton, but they are also coping with the emotions that come when reminded of one of the deadliest and most devastating tragedies. “It was honestly one of the most traumatizing experiences of…