"Strange Fruit"

"Strange Fruit" is a powerful poem and song written by Abel Meeropol and famously performed by Billie Holiday. It vividly describes the brutal lynching of Black Americans in the South, comparing their bodies hanging from trees to strange, unsettling fruit. The lyrics use haunting imagery to confront audiences with the horror of racial violence and injustice. The piece serves as a stark reminder of the brutal history of racial lynching and aims to raise awareness and promote social change. Its emotional impact has made it a lasting symbol of resistance against racial cruelty.