Friday, March 29, 2024

NAACP Mourns Passing of Aretha – Tribute, Prayer Set At Her Hollywood Star

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*BALTIMORE — The nation’s leading civil rights organization mourns the passing of superstar Aretha Franklin, one of the nation’s most powerful and accomplished artists.

“We remember Aretha for the joy and love she brought into our lives and society via her powerful voice,” said NAACP Chairman Leon W. Russell. “No one can discuss the civil rights movement nor music without paying respect to the Queen of Soul. We’ll miss her dearly.”

Aretha Franklin not only revolutionized the sound of music during her career, she contributed to the changing of our society from a segregated one to one where all people, men and women were equal. Her chart-topping hit “Respect” became the De facto anthem for a nation struggling to break free from the chains of racism, segregation and a staunch patriarchy. Not only did she lend her voice to the struggle, but at times and in substantial ways, donated money to the Civil Rights Movement, supporting the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the NAACP and others.

“What would our struggle or American society be without the music of Aretha?” asked NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson. “Her unmitigated ‘Blackness’ and contributions to art and national progress places her on the Mt. Everest of American icons who changed this society for the better.”

The @NAACP presented the Vanguard Award to @ArethaFranklin back in 2008 for her role in advancing awareness of racial and social issues. Her music will continue to inspire us for generations and our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.

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In other news about the Queen of Soul …

Acording to Najee Ali, Los Angeles community leaders will lay flowers and have prayer in memory of Aretha Franklin today at 11am at her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

“Aretha had a voice that was truly a divine gift from God. She used her gift not only to entertain the world with timeless hit records , but also to be staunch champion of civil rights and social justice. Her legacy will never be forgotten.”

Thursday, Aug 16
Time :1100 am
Location:
Aretha Franklin Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
South side of the 6900 block of Hollywood Boulevard

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