Billie Holiday's 'Strange Fruit' lyrics were controversial to some and powerful to others. The song was Holiday's way of protesting the lynching of Black people during the Jim Crow era, and it angered ...

There are often false narratives we tell ourselves so that we can simplify, and beautify, the past and erase aspects of the present that we are uncomfortable with. Take the view that the olden times ...

Though Day is appreciative of the accolades, she wants viewers to appreciate the legacy and sacrifices of Holiday – particularly in terms of Holiday’s most famous hit “Strange Fruit.” Billie Holiday’s ...

There have been many works of art protesting America’s troubled history of race relations. Few are more powerful than “Strange Fruit.” One of the most haunting songs emanating from the heinous Jim ...

In April 2021, a fascinating segment on the CBS "This Morning" show, as well as a widely shared tweet, highlighted the rich history behind the song "Strange Fruit" — an anti-racist anthem made famous ...