"Mississippi Goddam" was written and performed by Nina Simone in 1964. It was a response to the murder of Medgar Evers in Mississippi and the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama.
The story goes that Nina Simone was scheduled to perform at the Village Gate in Greenwich Village just days after the bombing. Tensions were high, and the audience was expecting a typical evening of jazz standards. However, Nina Simone took to the stage and performed "Mississippi Goddam" for the first time. The song was a powerful and unapologetic statement against racial injustice, and it stunned the audience into silence. Some reports even suggest that a few patrons left the venue in protest.
Simone's boldness in addressing social and political issues through her music, especially during a time of intense racial segregation and civil rights struggles, solidified her reputation as both a talented musician and a fearless activist. "Mississippi Goddam" remains one of her most enduring and powerful songs, serving as a testament to her commitment to using her art to advocate for change.
You know what I want? Buck being wooed. Buck being the one showered in love and made comfortable. Being the one not having to cling or question what he means to his partner. Tommy seems to be more mature and comfortable in himself so I’m hoping he will be exactly what Buck needs for his first queer relationship. I don’t mind it lasting for while. I hope it’s a good healthy relationship that shows Buck how they can be. If he does end up with Eddie I want them to both go into it in a good place. Because Buck deserves this. He deserves to feel loved and special and whole and to know what it is to be in a healthy relationship and mutual appreciation. Just give that boy all the good things.