Aretha Franklin
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We Loved Donny Hathaway’s Angelic Voice While He Was Trapped In A Private Hell
The “musician’s musician,” whose flawless harmonies offered the world a refuge, was privately enduring a horrifying descent into paranoid schizophrenia.
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A Peek Inside Aretha Franklin’s 1990s Detroit Mansion, In Honor of Her 84th Birthday
In honor of what would have been her 84th birthday, check out the beautiful palace that the Queen of Soul called home!
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What Happened to the Careers of These Black Oscar Winners?
Winning an Oscar has the potential to make or break an actor’s career. Now, we’re looking deeper into their stories.
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Say It Loud: The Ultimate Black History Month 2026 Playlist
This February, we’re listening to these soul, R&B and hip-hop hits by some of our favorite Black artists.
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The Life, Times and Villain Era of Soul Legend Bobby Womack
This summer marks a decade since Womack’s death, which is why we’re looking back at the life and career of a talented singer and musician with a troubled backstory.
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Do You Know The Tragic Story of Don Cornelius, The ‘Soul Train’ Creator and Host?
The legendary broadcaster with a voice as smooth as silk created a celebration of Black culture.
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Famous Black Figures Who Died From COVID-19
With it being five years since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a global pandemic, we revisit the Black figures we lost to the disease.
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A Look Inside Aretha Franklin’s 1990s Detroit Mansion, Companies That Continue To Support DEI, Tom Holland Kicks It With Zendaya’s Family, Black History Month Facts You Didn’t Learn In School And More
The Root shares its best culture stories from the week.