Mia Zapata was an awesome young singer who had big dreams. Although she came from a pretty privileged family, she wanted to impact the world with her raw talent and creativity. She loved expressing herself through any form of art, especially music. She was a beloved girl whom people loved being around, and as part of the band The Gits, Mia’s career was blossoming.
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However, before her career was able to fully flourish, Mia’s life was cut short. The blues/rock singer was so laid back; she didn’t seem like she could be a victim of anything. Her story serves as a cautionary tale and started an emerging feminist movement for justice and autonomy that inspired many other artists.