"'Respect' became an anthem to us, and if you track that she went from the Jim Crow days to singing at the inauguration of the first black president, Aretha Franklin's music and life showed the growth and empowerment of blacks in America. She was our soundtrack." -Reverend Al Sharpton Check out this video highlighting Aretha’s legacy in the Civil Rights Movement, and how her anthem affected people around the world. | Aretha Franklin
4:44
FacebookAretha Franklin
"'Respect' became an anthem to us, and if you track that she went from the Jim Crow days to singing at the inauguration of the first black president, Aretha Franklin's music and life
Aretha Franklin. . "'Respect' became an anthem to us, and if you track that she went from the Jim Crow days to singing at the inauguration of the first black president, Aretha Franklin's music and life showed the growth and empowerment of blacks in America. She was our soundtrack." -Reverend Al Sharpton Check out this video highlighting Aretha ...
7.3K viewsFeb 6, 2023
Aretha Franklin Songs
ARETHA FRANKLIN SINGS "RESPECT" LIVE 1967!
3:01
ARETHA FRANKLIN SINGS "RESPECT" LIVE 1967!
YouTubeHistoric Films Stock Footage
203.9K viewsMay 3, 2018
Aretha Franklin "Nessun Dorma" LIVE 1998
6:17
Aretha Franklin "Nessun Dorma" LIVE 1998
YouTubeMrs Matt Murphy
3.7M viewsApr 18, 2019
Aretha Franklin Performs "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)" at the 25th Anniversary Concert
3:03
Aretha Franklin Performs "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)" at the 25th Anniversary Concert
YouTubeRock & Roll Hall of Fame
315.6K viewsAug 16, 2018
Top videos
“Aretha truly was one of a kind”: The Rev. Al Sharpton reads a letter from former President Barack Obama at Aretha Franklin’s funeral https://cnn.it/2PsIDWS | CNN
1:42
“Aretha truly was one of a kind”: The Rev. Al Sharpton reads a letter from former President Barack Obama at Aretha Franklin’s funeral https://cnn.it/2PsIDWS | CNN
FacebookCNN
122.1K viewsSep 2, 2018
Reverend Al Sharpton says Trump should learn the meaning of 'respect'
0:43
Reverend Al Sharpton says Trump should learn the meaning of 'respect'
Detroit Free PressDetroit Free Press Staff
Aug 31, 2018
Al Sharpton Bashes Donald Trump With Aretha Franklin Song Suggestion
Al Sharpton Bashes Donald Trump With Aretha Franklin Song Suggestion
HuffPostLee Moran
Aug 17, 2018
Aretha Franklin Biography
Aretha Franklin — A timeline of her life and career
Aretha Franklin — A timeline of her life and career
suntimes.com
May 16, 2019
franklin-aretha-1942-2018
franklin-aretha-1942-2018
blackpast.org
Feb 2, 2019
Aretha Franklin's "Respect" Gave Civil Rights Movement an Anthem | Biography
3:49
Aretha Franklin's "Respect" Gave Civil Rights Movement an Anthem | Biography
YouTubeBiography
84.7K viewsJan 9, 2012
“Aretha truly was one of a kind”: The Rev. Al Sharpton reads a letter from former President Barack Obama at Aretha Franklin’s funeral https://cnn.it/2PsIDWS | CNN
1:42
“Aretha truly was one of a kind”: The Rev. Al Sharpton reads a letter from former President Barack Obama at Aretha Franklin’s funeral https://cnn.it/2PsIDWS | CNN
122.1K viewsSep 2, 2018
FacebookCNN
Reverend Al Sharpton says Trump should learn the meaning of 'respect'
0:43
Reverend Al Sharpton says Trump should learn the meaning of 'respect'
Aug 31, 2018
Detroit Free PressDetroit Free Press Staff
Al Sharpton Bashes Donald Trump With Aretha Franklin Song Suggestion
Al Sharpton Bashes Donald Trump With Aretha Franklin Song Suggestion
Aug 17, 2018
HuffPostLee Moran
Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson remember Aretha Franklin
0:51
Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson remember Aretha Franklin
Aug 16, 2018
Global News
’Trump said, ‘She used to work for me.’ No, she used to perform for you. She worked for us.' — Rev. Al Sharpton spoke to the power of Aretha Franklin’s artistic, social, and political legacy | NowThis
2:22
’Trump said, ‘She used to work for me.’ No, she used to perform for you. She worked for us.' — Rev. Al Sharpton spoke to the power of Aretha Franklin’s artistic, social, and political legacy | NowThis
353.1K viewsAug 31, 2018
FacebookNowThis
Aretha Franklin's funeral began Friday with tributes, prayers and songs at Detroit's Greater Grace Temple. Guests in attendance included Smokey Robinson, Bill Clinton, Ariana Grande, Faith Hill, Jennifer Hudson, the Rev. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson. | Wichita Eagle
2:16
Aretha Franklin's funeral began Friday with tributes, prayers and songs at Detroit's Greater Grace Temple. Guests in attendance included Smokey Robinson, Bill Clinton, Ariana Grande, Faith Hill, Jennifer Hudson, the Rev. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson. | Wichita Eagle
4.4K viewsAug 31, 2018
FacebookWichita Eagle
Some Networks Really Couldn't Handle Louis Farrakhan At Aretha Franklin's Funeral
Some Networks Really Couldn't Handle Louis Farrakhan At Aretha Franklin's Funeral
Sep 5, 2018
newsone.com
0:42
At Aretha Franklin's funeral, Reverend Al Sharpton read a tribute from Barack Obama, who said, "We'll be saying a little prayer for you." Read more: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/31/mourners-gather-aretha-franklins-funeral/ | The Telegraph
14.8K viewsAug 31, 2018
FacebookThe Telegraph
2:15
Aretha Franklin Celebrated in Stirring Tribute
2 viewsAug 31, 2018
NY TimesThe New York Times
0:58
Stars align for Aretha Franklin funeral
Aug 31, 2018
NEW YORK POSTLorena Mongelli,Lia Eustachewich
0:57
The clapback of all clapbacks today at #ArethaHomegoing by Al Sharpton had us all SHOOK in the best of ways. [🎥: abc news] | EBONY
253.6K viewsAug 31, 2018
FacebookEBONY
1:01
Talking about my most dramatic and endearing memory w/ Aretha Franklin on MSNBC’s #AllIn tonight. | Reverend Al Sharpton
1.1K viewsAug 17, 2018
FacebookReverend Al Sharpton
0:27
Al Sharpton had a message for President Trump after he publicly stated that Aretha Franklin worked for him: "No, she used to perform for you. She worked for us." https://cbsn.ws/2MJmOoU | CBS News
160.9K viewsAug 31, 2018
FacebookCBS News
Al Sharpton Turns Aretha Franklin's Funeral Political, Steals Limelight Like Only He Can
Sep 1, 2018
westernjournal.com
Al Sharpton misspells Aretha Franklin’s 'Respect' in swipe against Trump
Aug 19, 2018
washingtonexaminer.com
1:46
Al Sharpton slams Trump at Aretha Franklin's funeral
248.5K viewsSep 1, 2018
portall.zp.ua
Resist We Much: Al Sharpton Misspells Aretha Franklin's Classic 'R-E-S-P-E-C-T' Lyric
Aug 19, 2018
townhall.com
1:38
"Aretha's work reflected the very best of the American story, in all its hope and heart, its boldness and its unmistakable." Rev. Al Sharpton read a letter from former President Barack Obama during her funeral services. 🇺🇸👑❤️ https://7ny.tv/2PS6twb | ABC7NY
11.4K viewsAug 31, 2018
FacebookABC7NY
2:05
"Trump said she used to work for me. No, she used to perform for you. She worked for us.” The Reverend Al Sharpton honours the civil rights legacy of Aretha Franklin, saying "she fought for our community until the end". | Channel 4 News
103.4K viewsAug 31, 2018
FacebookChannel 4 News
1:23
WATCH: Reverend Al Sharpton had a message for President Donald J. Trump at Aretha Franklin's funeral service. | WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit
113K viewsAug 31, 2018
FacebookWDIV Local 4 ClickOnDetroit
0:44
Reverend Al Sharpton tells the crowd at Aretha Franklin's funeral that he wants help teaching President Trump what the word 'respect' means. | USA TODAY Video
361.7K viewsAug 31, 2018
FacebookUSA TODAY Video
The incredible shrinking Sharpton: How Rev. Al lost 175 pounds
Oct 28, 2014
nydailynews.com
Al Sharpton Says Trump Needs Aretha Franklin's 'Respect' in His Life
Aug 16, 2018
TMZ
1:20
Aretha Franklin Homegoing
2.3M viewsSep 1, 2018
YouTubeGettingLifeRight
4:27
A Brand New Me
125.7K viewsFeb 10, 2017
YouTubeAretha Franklin - Topic
2:17
Aretha Franklin remembered at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit
6.3K viewsAug 16, 2018
YouTubeClick On Detroit | Local 4 | WDIV
3:01
ARETHA FRANKLIN SINGS "RESPECT" LIVE 1967!
203.9K viewsMay 3, 2018
YouTubeHistoric Films Stock Footage Archive
7:20
Aretha Franklin - Precious Memories (Official Audio)
1.1M viewsFeb 10, 2019
YouTubeAretha Franklin
3:18
Dancing at Aretha Franklin's Funeral
114.8K viewsAug 31, 2018
YouTubeWXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7
See more