I Think It's Unfortunate

[jim aka jtigre99]

I stand by that it was disappointing to Supremes fans that Diana Ross did not come to receive her Grammy. Ross did a press release when it was announced about singing with two very talented women Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard and then it ended up about something regarding the symphony of Motown. The Supremes were trailblazers in many respects-for women, for African Americans, women of color among many other things. The award was too long in coming but it was richly deserved. I understand Diana Ross receives criticism but she should have attended or had a child or rep attend to accept the award. In ways, the silence seems dismissive of the Supremes to some people. She has posted on social media about other things but not the Grammy and not being able to attend. I understand she may not want to reveal she is sick and if she is, God Bless her. It still is disappointing she was not there and if she is ill, that doesn't excuse silence but then again social media is like these boards, sometimes relentless in insults.

[Ollie9]

I stand by that it was disappointing to Supremes fans that Diana Ross did not come to receive her Grammy. Ross did a press release when it was announced about singing with two very talented women Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard and then it ended up about something regarding the symphony of Motown. The Supremes were trailblazers in many respects-for women, for African Americans, women of color among many other things. The award was too long in coming but it was richly deserved. I understand Diana Ross receives criticism but she should have attended or had a child or rep attend to accept the award. In ways, the silence seems dismissive of the Supremes to some people. She has posted on social media about other things but not the Grammy and not being able to attend. I understand she may not want to reveal she is sick and if she is, God Bless her. It still is disappointing she was not there and if she is ill, that doesn't excuse silence but then again social media is like these boards, sometimes relentless in insults.

Nicely stated Jim with no need for insults.

[Boogiedown]

I stand by that it was disappointing to Supremes fans that Diana Ross did not come to receive her Grammy. Ross did a press release when it was announced about singing with two very talented women Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard and then it ended up about something regarding the symphony of Motown. The Supremes were trailblazers in many respects-for women, for African Americans, women of color among many other things. The award was too long in coming but it was richly deserved. I understand Diana Ross receives criticism but she should have attended or had a child or rep attend to accept the award. In ways, the silence seems dismissive of the Supremes to some people. She has posted on social media about other things but not the Grammy and not being able to attend. I understand she may not want to reveal she is sick and if she is, God Bless her. It still is disappointing she was not there and if she is ill, that doesn't excuse silence but then again social media is like these boards, sometimes relentless in insults.

Very well said and nothing for anyone to get upset about as far as I can tell. If you’re a voice from the back of the room I’m glad you didn’t let them shout you down .