“Anytime you share life stories with other people, you know, you are acknowledging their humanity and kind of accessing some things about yourself, and other people start to expect things about themselves. It's kind of like a fellowship.”

Jill Scott is an American poet and singer-songwriter of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. She blends spoken word and soulful music to explore themes of identity, resilience, and Black womanhood. Her work is celebrated for its lyrical depth and emotional honesty.