c) “Strange Fruit”

“Strange Fruit,” a song performed by Billie Holiday, became an anthem against racial violence. Written by Abel Meeropol, the song was first recorded by Holiday in 1939. Its haunting lyrics and imagery depict the horror of lynching in the American South, making it one of the most powerful protests against racism of its time. Holiday’s emotive rendition of “Strange Fruit” brought attention to the civil rights issues and remains a poignant reminder of the country’s history of racial violence.