Chicago Sun-Times, IL — In the end, however Franklin chose to describe her impact on women, she left them words to live by — in the world, and in relationships. 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 — Aretha Franklin represented success and pride when those could be in short supply for black women. Even in death, she continues to inspire.             more info

Guardian Music — The queen of soul’s fraught personal life informed songs that will endure in the hearts of people all over the worldIn January 1967, Aretha Franklin, 24 years old and newly signed to Atlantic Records, left Detroit, her home city, for the small... more info

Detroit Free Press — Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Albom dives into four of Aretha Franklin's memorable songs, and how they are more than just lyrics.             more info

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