is alicia keys an activist?

i’m sorry but i have a hard time taking alicia keys’ activism seriously. i’m sure she inspires many, in a myriad ways, but she crossed the picket line and performed in israel. this in spite of the compelling open letter written to her by alice walker, urging her to respect the academic and cultural boycott of israel (see letter below in comments). how can anyone talk about breaking down the “walls” between us and then perform in a country which boasts one of the ugliest separation walls in the world? how can anyone talk about “caring” a little more and completely ignore the only viable, non-violent resistance available to an occupied people, when they have requested the world’s support? PEP (progressive except on palestine) is not progressive in my book.