Jill Scott assails images of women

The portrayal of black women in popular music and videos is too often degrading and the black community must find a way to change these images, said Grammy-winning R&B; singer Jill Scott on Monday, at the Essence Music Festival’s empowerment seminars that are part of the magazine’s Take Back the Music campaign.

“This is about choosing what we will allow in our lives,” Scott said. “We can force things. We can change things. Challenge the music industry with your purchasing power.”