Strange Fruits in the USA, a country of change

The current presidential race in the United States is one of the exciting episodes of the history of the American nation. This nation as a generous and patriot nation is an example of change for making a difference. If you look at the history of this country you will be impressed with the amount of changes and evolutions that took place in a short period of time. For example lynching of African Americans that had occurred mainly in the South took place in 19th and 20th centuries. Today only 40 years after Dr. Martin Luther king movement, you can see a Black candidate who runs for presidency of the United States is still in the race and has high chance for being a party nominates for November election.

Can you see the magnitude of change, I am from Middle East and I can tell you in some societies of our region if you are from minorities, despite the fact that lynching is not a case, but it is almost impossible for you to be in the office race (if there is any). In this country it is possible and does not need centuries to see it happened.

It is strange, and reminds me the Strange Fruit, a song by Billie Hodiday, a song among the list of Songs of the Century. This song was an objection to lynching of African Americans.



Southern trees bear a strange fruit,
Blood on the leaves and blood at the root,
Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze,
Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees.

Pastoral scene of the gallant south,
The bulging eyes and the twisted mouth,
Scent of magnolias, sweet and fresh,
Then the sudden smell of burning flesh.

Here is a fruit for the crows to pluck,
For the rain to gather, for the wind to suck,
For the sun to rot, for the trees to drop,
Here is a strange and bitter crop.