Detroit Free Press — He will speak at New Bethel Baptist at 10 a.m. Sunday.             more info

Detroit Free Press — Aretha Franklin showed what it means to be an independent woman, a sensual woman, a woman capable of demanding what she wants, and getting it.             more info

Detroit Free Press — At the Detroit Music Weekend, Aretha Franklin asked the audience to keep her in their prayers. It would be the last time she performed in Detroit.             more info

JamBase — Watch Gov't Mule and members of The Magpie Salute team up to honor Aretha Franklin with a cover of "Chain Of Fools" last night in Charlotte. The post Members Of The Magpie Salute Join Gov’t Mule To Honor Aretha Franklin In Charlotte appeared firs... more info

Detroit Free Press — Aretha Franklin showed what it means to be an independent woman, a sensual woman, a woman capable of demanding what she wants, and getting it.             more info

JamBase — Revisit a pair of Aretha Franklin Spotify Playlists in honor of the late great Queen Of Soul. The post Remembering The Queen Of Soul: Aretha Franklin Spotify Playlists appeared first on JamBase. more info

New York Times — There was something about the fact that she looked like our aunts, mothers, sisters and neighbors that made her thrilling and untouchable and relatable. more info

Detroit Free Press — The bio-pic on Aretha Franklin won't be rushed to the screen, says music producer Harvey Mason Jr., who talked in-depth with her about the project             more info

Detroit Free Press — The bio-pic on Aretha Franklin won't be rushed to the screen, says music producer Harvey Mason Jr., who talked in-depth with her about the project             more info

New York Times — The song “Respect” helped Aretha Franklin soar to fame and became an anthem for the women’s rights movement. But radio royalties for the song went to its writer, Otis Redding. more info