Selena Quintanilla Instagram – In June 1995, The Billboard Latin Music Awards created the “Billboard Spirit of Hope Award” in Selena’s honor and throughout the past 20 years has been given to an artist in recognition of their extraordinary philanthropic and humanitarian contributions beyond their musical work. Selena that same year was inducted into the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame. Selena’s philantropic work included visiting schools in Texas educating students the importance of attaining their high school diploma in a “Stay in School” campaign. Additionally, releasing an educational video teaching students the origins of Tejano music and it’s musical blended styles. Selena also campaigned in raising awareness for domestic abuse in women and linked it’s campaign to local women’s centers across Texas. One of Selena’s final contributions was her involvement with the NARAS/Grammys foundation for the album “Songs of West Side Story” in which she recorded the song “A Boy Like That”. Proceeds from the album went to help promote education in music and art in schools. @grammyfdn @recordingacademy