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In the days and weeks that followed, conversations about the Grammys speech expanded into broader discussions about the role of celebrities in social activism, the ethics of recognition, and the responsibilities of those who inhabit lands with histories they may never have studied. Social media amplified both support and critique, but the Tongva’s measured, clear, and pointed statement provided a grounding perspective: this is not a debate over performance; it is a call for presence, acknowledgment, and respect that cannot be fleeting. It is a reminder that the most meaningful recognition is not the one seen on screens or applauded by crowds, but the one received by those whose lived experiences form the foundation of the story being told.
