‘Strange Fruit’ Moves Congress
9:18–10:00 · 42s
Celenza details how copies of Billie Holiday’s song were mailed to lawmakers and kept resurfacing, ultimately helping pave the way for federal anti-lynching legislation.
9:18–10:00 · 42s
Celenza details how copies of Billie Holiday’s song were mailed to lawmakers and kept resurfacing, ultimately helping pave the way for federal anti-lynching legislation.
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