There are artists who make music, and then there are artists who make culture. Jill Scott has always been the latter. As the Philadelphia-born Neo-soul icon turns 54, her influence extends well beyond the songs that defined a generation. Her hair, makeup and fashion choices have told their own story one of self-discovery, cultural pride…
The news cycle can be relentless. Between rising costs, geopolitical tensions and the daily grind of navigating an uncertain world, it can feel like good news is in short supply. But Black joy, Black excellence and Black pride have never stopped showing up and this week delivered some of the most heartwarming proof of that.…
Not every week hands you a reason to stop scrolling and pay attention to something good. This one did. Across music, medicine, fitness, fatherhood, and dance, Black culture delivered moments that were generous and specific and worth sitting with longer than a caption allows.
Jill Scott brings Black joy to the HBCU Aware Fest stage…

