Which Billie Holiday song denounces racism and has become a cry of protest against racial violence?
Strange Fruit
"Strange Fruit" is one of Billie Holiday's most powerful songs, denouncing the lynching of African Americans in the southern United States. The song, written by Abel Meeropol, describes the bodies of lynching victims as "strange fruit" hanging from trees. Holiday's emotional performance of this song, filled with pain and sadness, made a significant impact and turned "Strange Fruit" into a powerful symbol of the fight against racism. The song was controversial at the time, and Holiday faced significant resistance when performing it, but she remained steadfast in her commitment to exposing injustice through her music.
