Post # 2 : Strange Fruit and The Case Stated

“ Strange Fruit” by Abel Meeropol and performed by Billie Holliday can give different meanings with the same message because it shows the black community from the inside out. That is the reason why I have chosen this remarkable work along with “The Case Stated” by Ida B. Wells-Barnet. In every single line the metaphors about the south, the black community and their suffering is evident but they might have several meanings. For example when talking about the south, it may refer to all the states in the south under the white power or just a few in which the abuse and torture was really horrible and so on. Black people from the inside out means black peoples character from passive and obedient to fighters with strong minds and souls before injustice and abuse. The lyrics of this poem have a purpose that combined with the rhythm of the song give social conscience anew meaninig. But is there a hidden meaning when the author says: “Here is a strange and bitter crop.”?
“The Case Stated” sheds light on the poem I have chosen because writing like this shows that the arts and culture play an important role about freedom of speech, social change and justice among individuals of a society. These two powerful tools were really effective in the fight against racism and segregation because the major goal of these artists was the recognition of the black community as Americans, too.

American Civil Rights Movement

Post # 1 : Art, politics and protest.

My relationship with art, politics and protest has been a really narrow one because maybe, I did not take the time to focus on important issues that one as an individual has to face when adulthood is right around the corner. But from my point of view I think that music is the kind of expression that had connected me with politics and protest because when I was younger, I used to listen to music and not pay attention to the lyrics and message which is what I do know. Now I take the time to listen carefully the message, the tone, composition, melody and some others that break barriers like language and rhythm.
I think my view of the world changed when I watched a documentary about World War II because it was really hard to believe that just one person like Hitler could have done so much damage to humanity.
I have never been part of a social movement but I would like to be part of one that fights for right reasons.Finally as a newcomer to art, politics and protest class (ENN 191)I would like to learn more about activism, how it works, values and principles, ideals, Martin Luther King (Insight), and everything related to activism.