Queen of Soul Also Leaves Civil Rights Legacy
331 views · Published 16 August 2018 · 2:19 · Indexed 6 November 2026
Channel: The Seattle Times · 2018 · News & Politics
Aretha Franklin's song "Respect" became a battle cry for black America. The Queen of Soul was a close friend of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and she never hesitated to support the civil rights movement financially or with her performance. (Aug. 16) -- The Associated Press
