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Aretha Franklin was a Feminist and a Black Activist. Her song 'Respect', which is known mostly as her greatest hit, was the song that definded the feminist movement. Aretha Franklin was known as the "The Queen of Soul", and by 1987 she became the first woman to be put into the America Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame, which hepled women and African-Americans in the music industry. As a black singer in the 1950's and 60's, she was not afraid to stand up, she had made many performances at civil rights gatherings, and events in support of Martin Luther King Jr. Even today, Aretha Franklin is still moving along as a black activist, she was the only featured singer at the 2009 Presidentail inauguration cermony for Barack Obama. She shows everyone that no matter what skin color or sex you are, you should be able to stand up for what you believe in.

Aretha Franklin shows her beliefs and her life experiences through her songs, with these songs she has been able to make it easier for women and African-Americans to move forward and do what they believe in also. She shows her support by being an activist and singing at ceremony's, civil rights movements, and many others to follow. Aretha believes in respect for herself and respect for others. Even though Aretha had a rough childhood, from being pregnant early and having her father arrested, she was still able to put it all behind her and sing with every single bit of soul she has in her. She even still sings Gospel, showing her respect for God, and everyone around her.

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