Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

In Franklin’s Anthems, Women Heard an Empowering Message

NEW YORK — Aretha Franklin never saw herself as a feminist heroine. That, she quipped, was Gloria Steinem's role. But she leaves a legacy of indelible anthems that resonated deeply with women by celebrating their strength and individuality — and demanding, well, just a little respect. "I don't think I...

Help continue the work that gets you the news that matters most.

Search