Rev. Al Sharpton Speaks at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

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Sep 03, 2018

Rev. Al Sharpton celebrated the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin during the funeral for the “Queen of Soul” on August 31, including honoring her for the work she did to forward the civil rights movement.

Watch the footage below:

News Coverage:

USA Today

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2018/08/31/aretha-franklin-funeral-live-friends-family-dignitaries-mourn/1155164002/

News One

Al Sharpton Reads Obama's Eulogy To Aretha Franklin

Newsweek

Al Sharpton at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral Says Donald Trump Needs to Learn What Respect Means

NPR

https://www.npr.org/2018/08/31/643632162/photos-aretha-franklins-soul-to-be-celebrated-at-funeral

The Guardian

Al Sharpton Calls Out Donald Trump Over Aretha Franklin Comment

The Hill

Al Sharpton: Trump Should Show Respect to Aretha Franklin

BET

https://www.bet.com/news/national/2018/08/31/people-leapt-to-their-feet-after-al-sharpton-read-obamas-touchin.html

Detroit Free Press
https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/aretha-franklin/2018/08/31/al-sharpton-donald-trump-aretha-franklin/1157925002