Black History Month 2019: Aretha Franklin

Today for Black History Month 2019, we are highlighting the iconic singer–Aretha Franklin.

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Birth Date: March 25, 1942

Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee

Fun Facts: 

• Aretha Franklin started off singing Gospel music in the church
• Aretha Franklin was good friends with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Aretha Franklin was known as the Queen of Soul
• Aretha Franklin sang at former U.S. President Barack Obama’s inauguration ceremony in 2009
• Aretha Franklin sold over 75 million records globally throughout her career
• Aretha Franklin was also an advocate for civil rights, Native American rights, and women’s Rights

We thank you for your contributions Aretha Franklin.

Black History Month 2019: Aretha Franklin (PHOTOS)

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