Another thing to consider about India is the people with whom she connects...

The other celebrities with whom she connects... Oprah... Cicely Tyson... Stevie Wonder...

I believe she is a very self-aware artist, aware of her placement within an industry, with a culture, that doesn't appreciate her brand of flower or artistry.

Some might laugh at her as an activist, but activism is a big part of her foundation. To dismiss her as an ethnicity-obsessed singer is to risk dismissing the prejudices that she rails against.

Is there a way for her to separate her interest from her dissatisfaction? Nope. She stands to benefit from any improvement in the matter, be it through awards, critical acclaim or continued opportunities within a fickle industry.

But the industry is especially closed to people -- especially women -- of color. It was only last year that people were discussing the extreme, surrealistic difficulties being had by the "Akeelah and the Bee" star.

I think India sees her struggle being for artists such as that young girl, as well as for herself.

Dance said:

You act like she's the first one to say something about the Grammys before. What are you, kin to Michael Greene or something?

IndiaArieFan said:

You're right I should have more respect for this ingrate.

How dare I compliment and "disrespect" this woman who's complaining about something silly despite her HUGE blessings.