“Strange Fruit” by Billie Holiday. Performed by @Its_CaitlinK.

@vincentpowell’s @blackiseternal is proudly sponsored by @activelyblack.

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In @Its_CaitlinK’s performance, we bring recognition to one of the unfortunate realities of the Black experience. The lynching of Black people has been a part of American history since the 1800’s. Sadly it’s still being carried out to this day…sometimes even masked as suicide. Today we explore the lyrics of Billie Holiday’s Strange Fruit that serves as a vivid depiction of a ghastly lynching.

Director: @vincentpowell

Producer: @blackglass

DP/Colorist: @deantegray_

Editors: @andybalderas_, ​​@marialuluchavez, @89kings

Sound Editor: @arlkaizen

Cam Ops: @jomoyeni, @jgbowie, @iamkre8tiv

Gaffers: @justin_d.martinez, Mike Esco, @lynx.film

Key Grips: @michael.winland @dir.teo, Pyrexx, @kodyfelix

Music Supervisor: @shamekadwight

Production Manager: @johnartbullock

Casting Director: @onimuhammad

Production Coordinator: @delightedsoul

Locations: Julius & Madeline Glass, @the_papi_grande, David & Michelle Powell

Transportation: @fatmattmusic

Documentarian/BTS: @rarepm

Photo Editing @brandon.rashad

HMU @palettesbypaige

PA’s: @eklipsedgold, @imthekee_, @yes_bree_yes, @veronica.tashae, Allen Sams, Nono Pierre, Troymanne Willis

Website: @mandijean

Curriculum Development: @latestgreatestinspiration @blackglass @delightedsoul

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