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The United States vs. Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday helped shape American popular music with her voice and unique style. But, one song in particular has become her greatest legacy — "Strange Fruit." The song paints an unflinching picture of racial violence, and it was an unexpected hit. But singing it brought serious consequences.

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The United States vs. Billie Holiday

October 8, 202012:01 AM ET

Lawrence Wu

The United States vs. Billie Holiday

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