CLEVELAND— She’s known as the Queen of Soul to millions of fans across the world for her singing, but now, Aretha Franklin can add something else to her resume: Doctor. Well, not a real doctor, but Ms. Franklin will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree from Case Western Reserve University on November 5 […]

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The reigning “Queen of Soul” is having her day of R-E-S-P-E-C-T in Chicago. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago City Council passed a resolution Wednesday sponsored by Ald. Robert Fioretti (2nd Ward) declaring Thursday “Aretha Franklin Day.” “There are singers,” said Ray Charles in a statement, “then there is Aretha.” In preparation for her upcoming […]

WASHINGTON D.C. — Police identified a body found Monday afternoon in a trash bin as that of 17-year-old Ebony Franklin of Capitol Heights, Maryland.

Last night a group gospel music most influential people shared the stage together! If you didn’t get a chance to see Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, Kim Burrell, and Karen Clark Sheard or hear the wonderful song dedicated to Haiti. Here is a video of “Are you listening” Video: Are you listening (dedicated to Haiti) (Music video […]

The Blueprint is a transparent approach to talking about issues— from marriage to politics to sex and religion—and it’s from my perspective. Not from a Princeton, mainline, protestant, evangelical or liberal viewpoint, but from a 2009 Christian moderate with swag.” – Kirk Franklin Kirk took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to provide […]