https://padlet.com/mmakis/1mmvy1a4kzwq This Padlet cite is about the poem and song "Strange Fruit." This Padlet will offer insight into the context (about the author and the poem and song itself), history, analysis, and popular culture of the poem and song. I chose to create my Padlet about "Strange Fruit," because lynching and racism is still an important topic today. en-us 2018-08-06 14:25:42 UTC 2025-10-03 11:07:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/File.png mmakis https://padlet.com/mmakis/1mmvy1a4kzwq/wish/272085466 Today, artists are still creating their own renditions of the song "Strange Fruit." Andra Day is a soul and R&B singer, attached below is her rendition of the song. While Day's version was created in 2017 it still has the same powerful advocacy for lynching and racism that the earlier songs and poem did during they're debut.]]> 2018-08-06 14:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mmakis/1mmvy1a4kzwq/wish/272085466 mmakis https://padlet.com/mmakis/1mmvy1a4kzwq/wish/272086523 This New York Time's article written the day after Meeropol's death in 1986, provides detail about Meeropol's career and personal life. It discusses some of Meeropol's best work, including his poem "Strange Fruit."]]> 2018-08-06 14:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mmakis/1mmvy1a4kzwq/wish/272086523 mmakis https://padlet.com/mmakis/1mmvy1a4kzwq/wish/272087265 This cite dedicated to Holiday is about many aspects of her life. I advise you to read Holiday's bio, as it very informative about her career. This website also has a timeline of Holiday's life and career along with quotes, videos, and fan photos of Holiday. This cite is uber helpful!]]> 2018-08-06 14:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mmakis/1mmvy1a4kzwq/wish/272087265 mmakis https://padlet.com/mmakis/1mmvy1a4kzwq/wish/272087693 This cite includes many links about Simone, including a biography, photos, videos, and fan art. It can give you great facts and details about Simone, especially about her role as civil rights leader.]]> 2018-08-06 15:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mmakis/1mmvy1a4kzwq/wish/272087693 mmakis https://padlet.com/mmakis/1mmvy1a4kzwq/wish/272088196 The cite provides vital information about the history of lynching. Some important facts to pay attention to are the number of lynchings in the US between 1882-1968. It is also interesting and saddening to realize that the 4,743 lynching were not all the lynchings accounted for. ]]> 2018-08-06 15:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mmakis/1mmvy1a4kzwq/wish/272088196 mmakis https://padlet.com/mmakis/1mmvy1a4kzwq/wish/272088203 This article has a list of some of the top songs that advocated for civil rights during and around the Civil Rights movement. Some of the artists included on this list are Bob Dylan, The Impressions, and of course Nina Simone. ]]> 2018-08-06 15:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mmakis/1mmvy1a4kzwq/wish/272088203 mmakis https://padlet.com/mmakis/1mmvy1a4kzwq/wish/272088910 Sadly hate groups of all sorts are still around today. This map displays groups in the US who still practice hate against other cultures. I thought this post is just good information to have in the back of your mind, while artists and activists like Meeropol, Holiday, and Simone have made huge progress for civil rights there is still so much work to be done!]]> 2018-08-06 15:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mmakis/1mmvy1a4kzwq/wish/272088910 mmakis https://padlet.com/mmakis/1mmvy1a4kzwq/wish/272092261 This cite displays the true meaning and imagery behind Meeropol's words. Readers, are provided with a line by line analysis of the poem.]]> 2018-08-06 15:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mmakis/1mmvy1a4kzwq/wish/272092261 mmakis https://padlet.com/mmakis/1mmvy1a4kzwq/wish/272092842 Attached below is a portion of my own personal analysis of the poem. In my notes I go deeper into the figurative language used within the poem. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about the meaning of figurative language used or simply the message that Meeropol is conveying. My email is
mmakis@zagmail.gonzaga.edu]]> 2018-08-06 15:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mmakis/1mmvy1a4kzwq/wish/272092842