Words from the artist:
"It's been a while since I've done a portrait of her. I like this look as I think it's very fitting to her song. It's also a testament to many peoples lives. But remember, we don't fight hate with hate, That's never gotten us anywhere... ever."

He goes on to talk about his meeting with Jill Scott and a gift he made for her as thanks for her music. You can read the details here:
frustr8.com/ikmb/2008/06/meeting-jill-scott/