Black Quote by India.Arie Download Open image “In the music industry it's just you're either Black or white, and this is the box you get put in.” — India.Arie ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9 out of 5 (6 ratings) Copy quoteShare Black Black or white Boxes Industry Music Music industry White
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There aint no substitute for the truth, either it is or it isnt. You see the truth it needs no proof, either it is… — India.Arie Copy Share Image
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It's always sad to me when certain people are excluded from being considered beautiful... because of someone else's expectation. That bothers me. — India.Arie Copy Share Image
I will be patient, kind, faithful and true To a man who loves music a man who loves art Respect's the spirit world and… — India.Arie Copy Share Image
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