Five African-American celebrities who risked their careers by joining the civil rights struggle

Nii Ntreh November 30, 2019
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Aretha Franklin. Photo Credit: XYWZ Detroit

Aretha Franklin

Nicknamed the Queen of Soul, Franklin was the ultimate as far as beautiful voices could get. When she died, one tribute said she was the best America had ever had.

Franklin used her fame for the good of black folk, voicing her support for people like Angela Davis. This meant that Franklin created a quagmire for herself in her relationship with her white audience.

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: November 30, 2019

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