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How Aretha Franklin Survived Domestic Abuse: Inside Her First Marriage to Ted White
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Aretha Franklin Bashed Trump in Private, Blew Off Inauguration Invite
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When Aretha Franklin offered to post bail for Angela Davis
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10 Times Aretha Franklin Improved Other People's Songs
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How Aretha Franklin's commitment to civil rights and equality changed hearts and minds
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