Jill Scott: My soul burns when I see a Black Man with a White Woman **UPDATED W/ VIDEO**

I'm a JIll Scott fan but yeah I did the usual "Not this again" look in reply to this. But I respect her view so feel free to check out what she had to say in Essence.




by Jill Scott

You know the moment when you realize that fine, accomplished brother is with a White woman? Let's call it "the wince." Three-time Grammy Award-winning artist, writer, actress, philanthropist, mother and all-around Renaissance woman, Jill Scott gets to the root of our feelings on the matter.

My new friend is handsome, African-American, intelligent and seemingly wealthy. He is an athlete, loves his momma, and is happily married to a White woman. I admit when I saw his wedding ring, I privately hoped. But something in me just knew he didn't marry a sister. Although my guess hit the mark, when my friend told me his wife was indeed Caucasian, I felt my spirit...wince. I didn't immediately understand it. My face read happy for you. My body showed no reaction to my inner pinch, but the sting was there, quiet like a mosquito under a summer dress.

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Ummm, Interesting. I'm off to dig a grave for creativity and originality