Aretha Franklin
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Willie Wilkerson, Former Partner of Aretha Franklin, Dies of Coronavirus
Willie Wilkerson, the former romantic partner of late music legend Aretha Franklin, died Wednesday from COVID-19, family members told the…
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Aretha Franklin Awarded Posthumous Pulitzer
Even in death, the accolades for Aretha Franklin continue, with the latest being the Pulitzer Prize Special Citation honor received…
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Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace’ Documentary Finally Hits Theaters
The long-awaited documentary on the making of "Amazing Grace" is indeed a spiritual experience.
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Aretha Concert Film Set for Release Next Year
The documentary/concert film for Aretha Franklin's 1972 gospel album "Amazing Grace," which had been mired in technical and legal limbo…
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Black Performers Shine at 2018 American Music Awards
The American Music Awards turned out to be a big deal Tuesday night, packing the house with stellar performances from…
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Giving Thoughtfully
I fervently believe that we should give of our time, talent and treasure. Yet, we should be thoughtful about how…
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Making Your Own Way
I've learned just like you said, editor: If I want my dreams to come true, I have to be willing…
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MORIAL: The Lasting Legacy of the Queen of Soul
If you could choose one artist to embody the African-American experience of the 20th century, it would have to be…
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‘The Queen’s’ Eulogy: Tactful Testimony or Tasteless Tirade?
The family of the late Aretha Franklin has recently added its disgruntlement to a surging wave of critical remarks from…
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Aretha Franklin’s Family Blasts Pastor Who Delivered Eulogy
The family of Aretha Franklin slammed the clergyman they selected to deliver the eulogy at her memorial service Friday, saying…
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