Christian reflections upon the anniversary of Strange Fruit

Perhaps you’ve read James Cone’s book The Cross and the Lynching Tree? (that link is to a study guide.) Here is a very powerful version of his argument, done as a reflection on the 75th anniversary of the song Strange Fruit, which was popularized by Billie Holiday.

You can also listen to Billie Holiday’s version here:

 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnlTHvJBeP0?rel=0&w=560&h=315]