Music icon, Selena Quintanilla was honored nearly 30 years after her death with the National Medal of Arts at a private ceremony at the White House.
President Biden and Dr. Biden recognized the legend, Selena’s sister Suzie Quintanilla was in attendance to accept the medal.
The National Medal of Arts is the highest award given to artists and arts patrons by the federal government. It is awarded by the president of the United States to individuals or groups who are deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to the excellence, growth, support, and availability of the arts in the United States.