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Aretha Franklin paved the way for young Black women to take center stage with a new sort of empowerment. However, she wasn't just a musical icon. Aretha was heavily involved in the civil rights movement of which Martin Luther King Jr. was a figurehead. Martin Luther King Jr., a friend of C.L. Franklin’s, delivered an early version of his “I Have a Dream” speech at the historic Detroit march. The soul singer was a huge supporter of King from he early years. As a child, she sometimes sang with him on the gospel tours her father took her on. Aretha Franklin and Martin Luther King Jr. had a fantastic relationship during the 1960s when civil rights movements were at their peak. The unique relationship became more evident after Martin's passing as Aretha was actively involved in the civil rights activist's affairs. Aretha Franklin and Reverend Martin Luther King Jr worked together and paved the way for many as they became a huge part of the US civil rights movement. Born to preacher and civil rights activist Clarence L. Franklin (who organized the 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom ahead of his good friend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s March on Washington) Martin Luther King Jr., a friend of C.L. Franklin’s, delivered an early version of his “I Have a Dream” speech at the Detroit march. “He had his vision, and yes it was under his control,” Franklin, who died Thursday at 76, was a close confidante of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and a financial lifeline to the civil rights organization he co-founded, the Southern Aretha Franklin grew up in 1950s Detroit, surrounded from childhood by the now-famous faces of the civil rights movement. Her songs would become their anthems. Martin Luther King Jr., Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke all became friends of C. L. Franklin, as well. [24] [25] Ward was romantically involved with Aretha's father from around 1949 until Ward's death in 1973, though Aretha "preferred to view them strictly as friends". [26] Ward also served as a role model to the young Aretha. [27] [28] On a cold day in February, Martin Luther King Jr. surprised Aretha in Detroit to present her with a special award on behalf of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference while she was in town Aretha Franklin Died 50 Years After Martin Luther King Jr. Aretha lived many years, had been on many stages and made hits after hits after the assassination of King Jr. She lived 50 years after the death of King and died in Detroit, Michigan on August 16, 2018, at the age of 76 following a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour (pNET). Aretha Franklin performs "Precious Lord" at Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral. Aretha Franklin's rendition of "Precious Lord" at Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral in 1968 is considered one of the most iconic and powerful performances in In the Name of Love, a powerful celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision and legacy through the iconic music of Aretha Franklin.Living Jazz presents Oakland’s largest civic and cultural event, returning to the historic Paramount Theatre for its 21st anniversary on January 18, 2025. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright Rebecca Burns, author of Burial for a King: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Funeral and the Week that Transformed Atlanta and Rocked the Nation, writes that “In 1967, according to ‘Jet,’ [Harry] Belafonte, Sidney Poitier, Aretha Franklin and Joan Baez raised more than $250,000 for King and the SCLC with a seven-city concert series.” A Respect fact-check confirms that Aretha Franklin's father, C. L. Franklin, was a mentor to Martin Luther King Jr. and rubbed elbows with many other black icons of the day, including Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, and Sam Cooke. "[Martin Luther King Jr.] and my dad were great friends," Aretha said in an interview. Franklin was lauded with an armful of plaques and certificates. Then came a visit from a King. Martin Luther King Jr. surprised the crowd of 12,000 by coming onstage to present Franklin with a 2. Aretha Franklin’s performance at the funeral was a powerful and emotional moment. She sang a stirring rendition of the gospel song “Precious Lord, Take My Hand,” which was one of Martin Luther King Jr.’s favorite songs. Stevie Wonder on Tuesday at Radio City in a show that raised money for a memorial to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Credit The headliners were Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin, and with
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