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b"The air was thick with tension. Police lined the back of the auditorium, daring her to sing the first note. \\u201cSouthern trees bear a strange fruit,\\u201d she sang before all Hell broke loose. Here\\u2019s the history behind Billie Holiday\\u2019s most dangerous song.\\n\\n_____________\\n\\n\\n\\n2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com \\u2014 most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference. If this episode moved you, share it with your people! Thanks for supporting the work.\\n\\n\\n\\nThe production team for this podcast includes Cydney Smith, Len Webb, and Lilly Workneh. Our editors are Lance John and Avery Phillips from Gifted Sounds Network. Julian Walker serves as executive producer.\\n \\nTo learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy\\n \\n Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices"