A gifted singer and a talented pianist, Aretha first began performing by touring with her father’s traveling revival show.

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With hits like “Respect” and “Chain of Fools,” she defined a female archetype: sensual and strong, long-suffering but ultimately indomitable. Women’s History Month With hits like “Respect” and “Chain ...

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American musician Aretha Franklin performs at a JVC Jazz Festival concert at Carnegie Hall, New York, New York, June 26, 1996. - Jack Vartoogian/getty Images/Getty Images Aretha Franklin might have ...

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Franklin called out church leaders silence by reminding them of what Jesus preached. Kirk Franklin is reminding church leaders what Jesus stood for in this current time of political strife. The gospel ...

Kirk Franklin didn’t mince words on the red carpet when a reporter asked him about immigration enforcement and the church’s response. The gospel star said what many faith leaders have avoided ...