Aretha Franklin, feminist and activist - The Washington Post
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Aretha Franklin's important role in shaping the civil rights movement
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Aretha Franklin: Biography, Singer, Queen of Soul, Grammy Winner
Aretha Franklin Said 'No Amount of Money' Could Get Her to Play Trump's Inauguration: New Book
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Aretha Franklin was an icon for more than just music
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Her Music, It Had a Message”: Visitors Remember Aretha Franklin at DC Museum
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Update: Icon Aretha Franklin getting hospice care at home
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Aretha Franklin's 'Natural Woman' blasted by fake trans group
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Activist Group Deems Aretha Franklin's Natural Woman Offensive
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Aretha Franklin, Biography, Songs, Albums, & Facts
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Aretha Franklin Biopic Pays Proper 'Respect' To The Queen Of Soul