African American singer Jill Scott doesn't like interracial dating

Jill Scott has reportedly said that her "soul burns" every time she see a "successful black man with a white woman".

In an interview with Essence magazine, the R&B-soul singer-songwriter said that she wished that a male, African-American friend was married to a black, rather than a Caucasian, woman.

Scott wrote: "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."

She continued: "Was I jealous? Did the reality of his relationship somehow diminish his soul's credibility? The answer is not simple. One could easily dispel the wince as racist or separatist, but that's not how I was brought up. I was reared in a Jehovah's Witness household. I was taught that every man should be judged by his deeds and not his color and I firmly stand where my grandmother left me. African people worldwide are known to be welcoming and open-minded. We share our culture sometimes to our own peril and most of us love the very notion of love. My position is that for women of color, this very common "wince" has solely to do with the African story in America."

Scott added: "Our minds do understand that people of all races find genuine love in many places. We dig that the world is full of amazing options. But underneath, there is a bite, no matter the ointment, that has yet to stop burning. Some may find these thoughts to be hurtful. That is not my intent. I'm just sayin'."

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[1416ariella]

@firstladyshine Bitch shutup! i dont think i was talking to your ass!

[82BlackPower]

@mrblackalchemist Your comment is filled with stupidity! first of not all Black men have moved on to non-Black women,and for the one's that do,they usually get with caucasian chicks because men of ALL races know they are by far the sluttiest,a white chick will drop and take a dick in her mouth in the blink of an eye! Black women don't play that shit,hell you damn near have to beg a Sista to go downtown.

[ikeashiasanders29]

@BuckdancingFreethrow Lol, God Bless you ummm well we have known each other since the 7th grade all the way up to college he had a huge crush on me since middle school, I love that man. Umm so love is not easy but it's worth it!

Thanks

[humbilyblessed330]

After reading these comments, i have noticed how ignorant people become over freedom of speech.Jill scott is an individual with an opinion and She is aloud to voice it how ever she pleases.At the end of the day we all have an opinion....If it doesnt apply let it fly!) peace n love!

[mrblackalchemist]

@daphuckyoutalkinbout Most black women are this way. Why else would black men move on from black women. You can't deal with the truth. Also so what if our mothers are black. My mom is 60 what does she have in common with today's black woman? sorry but most of you are gorillas with weaves. Also white women are not freaks. white women aren't getting the herpes, hiv or having a shit load of abortions because they are not promiscious like black women are.

[82BlackPower]

All these ignorant comments, its hilarious to read these fools bitchin about their right to date whoever they want,but they disrespect Jill's opinion on the subject. If this is how she feels who cares? she's not asking anybody to jump on board with her, people want respect,but are not willing to give any in return,sorry to bust your bubbles but that's not how the world works.

[BuckdancingFreethrow]

@pashedmotatos

I never said i had the world figured out, nobody does.

You're beneath me and you know nothing, you didnt even offer any kind of rational argument opposing mine, just profanity.

Now you're running off because you're afraid of defeat.

Goodbye and have a bad day.

[pashedmotatos]

@BuckdancingFreethrow Someone's taking these online arguments a little too seriously. I don't care man. You must be a mid-age adolescent, or a very immature adult. You're already thinking in political stereotypes.

Anyway, I'm not going to waste my time subjecting myself to your puerile, idiotic and misinformed arguments. Why should I try to convince a delusional basketcase that he is ignorant, when he can figure it out for himself. I've got much better things to do.

[pashedmotatos]

@BuckdancingFreethrow You don't know me and I don't know what you know, but I can still tell you right now, you don't understand the world like I do. I have inside knowledge and experience of the world that is only exclusive to me. It's amusing to me that you truly believe you have everything figured out. : /

[BuckdancingFreethrow]

@pashedmotatos

You're obviously some far right, fascist, segregationist scumbag.

You are the cause of the current misery, congratulations!