"Mississippi Goddam"

"Mississippi Goddam" is a powerful song by Nina Simone released in 1964, expressing outrage over racial injustice and violence against Black people in the United States. It was written in response to tragic events like the 1963 Birmingham church bombing and the assassination of civil rights activist Medgar Evers. The song confronts the frustration, anger, and urgency felt by many African Americans fighting for equality, and it challenges societal systems that perpetuate racism. Its energetic, raw delivery made it an influential protest anthem during the Civil Rights Movement.