Aretha Franklin's music has soundtracked social revolution. But it was more than just a soundtrack, as activism existed behind her music.

These days, it’s not uncommon to see a white person joining the Black-founded Greek organizations of the Divine Nine. Though, ...

The one and only Aretha Franklin performed “My Country, 'Tis of Thee” at President Obama’s first inauguration on January 20, 2009. The performance was full of soul and reverence as she ...

When trying to pick an artist to pull the country together for a day, you can’t go wrong with Aretha Franklin ... ‘Tis of Thee” from President Obama’s first inauguration.

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President-elect Donald Trump had one of the biggest names in country music performing at his swearing-in ceremony.

The late Aretha Franklin wore a bow-tied ... While being sworn-in as President, Barack Obama stood by wife Michelle as well as their two daughters, Malia and Sasha. Obama’s inaugural address ...

Barack Obama, 2009: The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters sang the national anthem. Aretha Franklin also performed. Barack Obama, 2013: Beyoncé performed the national anthem and later said she ...

President-elect Donald Trump selected ... The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters sang the national anthem. Aretha Franklin also performed. Barack Obama, 2013: Beyoncé performed the national ...

The group’s 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A.” has been the unlikely staple during the president-elect's campaign ... From James Brown to Beyoncé and Aretha Franklin, here is a look back at some of ...

Although the president-elect is usually ... knee-high boots and plum-colored gloves. Aretha Franklin absolutely killed it when she performed at Barack Obama’s first inauguration in 2009, but ...