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aretha's father served as pastor of new bethel baptist church in detroit, michigan, from 1946 to 1979ts activist who marched with dr. martin luther king jr., most notably in the 1963 detroit walk of freedom. reverend franklin was known as the man with the million-dollar voice and was one of the first baptist ministers to record and distribute his sermons. aretha's mother, barbara, was a gifted pianist, and according to her close friend mahalia jackson, one of the finest gospel singers in the country. talent ran strong within the family. aretha's sisters later became professional musicians as well and spent years performing background vocals on her recordings, along with her cousin brenda. her brother cecil became her manager and maintained that position until his death in 1989. her brother vaughn, a retired air force and vietnam veteran, became her stage manager in 1990 until his death in 2002. aretha's musical gifts were apparent at an early age, largely self-taught she became a gifted pianist with a powerful voice and was widely regarded as a child prodigy. aretha got her start as a

allie: we're from detroit, michigan! steve: detroit, baby. yeah.roit has been over the years my favorite city to perform in. where you live in detroit? allie: i live in midtown detroit near wayne state university. my cousins all live just outside in a city called dearborn, michigan. steve: dearborn. all right. good. what do you do for a living? allie: i'm a doctor. steve: really? allie: yes, sir. steve: what type of doctor? allie: i'm an internal medicine doctor, and i'm a pediatrician. steve: oh, that's good. you do a lot. allie: yes, sir. steve: all right. introduce everybody. allie: all right. i got my cousin yusra. i got my cousin danya, my cousin kayla, and my brother joe. steve: let's go win some money. hey, let's get it on. give me pamela. give me allie.

what do you think aretha would reflect on kind of that cycle of detroit, michigan, and how it falls onw? >> that's the spirit of the city of detroit. detroit, frankly, is coming back. we're very close to being where we want to be. there's been a lot of outstanding investment in the city of detroit. that's the kind of investment aretha franklin gave to the city of detroit. she could have gone anywhere. but she, like rosa park, who was an icon, she chose to live out her days in the city of detroit. aretha franklin chose to continue to be the icon that she is and has been. and she did it in the city of detroit. detroit is coming back. i invite anybody who has an interest in wanting to invest in a city to make money, to be successful, do what aretha franklin did, stay focused on the city of detroit and come and see for yourself. >> she never left. she was there all way through. >> absolutely. >> i really appreciate it. thank you for sharing those moments with me. >> thanks for the opportunity. >> absolutely. governor snyder of michigan put out a statement as well. the world has lost an inc

where thousands of devoted fans are lining up in detroit michigan to pay their last respects to the queenf soul aretha franklin's body is lying in state a private funeral will take place on friday the seventy six year old died earlier this month from pancreatic cancer. franklins fans mourn her death. the body of the queen of soul who died nearly two weeks ago lying in state in detroit woman whose powerful music and powerful message meant so much especially to many african-american women. i. knew. that. this is the fourth right everything franklin setting things straight that fans are remembering. from the steps of her father's church in detroit. to the apollo theater in new york. to hollywood. an outpouring of love and admiration for a music icon. she was our queen. brave oh yes p.c.t. . detroit mourns the queen of so her fans patiently waiting to pay their last respects. when you're up to date with the news we leave you now with more images of the thousands of a wreath of franklin fans who have come to bid farewell to the legendary queen of soul. think fun beethoven. his works goddess fo

aretha franklin died at her home in detroit michigan yesterday at the age of seventy six we'll take a look back at the life of a cultural icon. i'm brian thomas a very warm welcome to the show we begin this program in india where officials say the death toll from flooding in the state of kerala as jumped to more than one hundred sixty. located on the southern tip of india is a tourist hot spot known for its beaches the state is hit by monsoons every year but this year's weather has been called the worst in a century hundreds of thousands of people have been left homeless by these ones are living in shelters right now. on your phone the cars following this story for us from delhi song there what's the latest that you're here well it remains a dire situation brian you know it's a catalogue remains on high of the earth in the last twenty four hours the state has seen really torrential rains large parts of the state remain underwater you know on social media up seen a few really heartbreaking videos of people really neck deep in water some in their own submerged homes you know appealing t

thousands of fans are expected to line up in detroit michigan over the next few days to pay their lastrespects to so legend aretha franklin the singer's body is lying in state ahead of a private funeral on friday the seventy six year old died earlier this month she had been suffering from pain created cancer. which a night in geneva switzerland government experts from around the world are meeting to discuss the future of killer robots now these all thomas weapons systems can operate and they can kill without human guidance critics are calling for the new generation of weaponry to be banned globally before it goes into mass production. germany's armed forces already make use of semi autonomous weapons base add offenses to can seek out targets on its own. for now soja still have to give the order to fire but fully autonomous weapons are being developed they can select and attack targets without humans at the controls. the highly controversial supporters say the new weapons are needed in modern warfare and will help people make ethically responsible decisions. warfare is becoming so fast

talking with us about everything franklin as we mentioned her funeral currently taking place in detroit michigan and it is set to go on for quite a while thank you so much for your insights. are going to stay in the united states now and it's been a somber day really across the board there because the body of the late senator john mccain has been brought to the capitol building in washington to lie in state family friends lawmakers other guests including some celebrities have gathered for a ceremony to honor the republican senator and congressional leaders from both parties are expected to deliver remarks later the rotunda will open to the public for ordinary americans to pay their respects. let's get a quick check now some other stories making news around the world east ukrainian rebel leader alexander shakur sankoh is reportedly been has been killed in an explosion he was the leader of the pro russian separatists in the eastern region of donetsk the blasts took place in a cafe in the region's capital russia blamed kiev for the killing but ukraine security service has denied any involvement. ug

she was raised in destrotroidet. >> her father served at the baptist church in detroit of michigan. ter and civil rights activists who marched with martin luther king noticeably in the 1963 detroit walk of freedom. reverend franklin was known as the man with the million dollar voice. one of the first baptist minister to record and distribute his sermons. aretha's mother, barbara, was as gifted pianist and according to her close friend, one of the finest gospel singers in the country, talent-ran and aretha sister's, irma, my mommy and caroline later became professional musicians as well and spent years performing background vocals on her recording along with her cousin. her brother cecil became her manager and maintained that position until his death in 1989. her brother vonn, a retired air force, a vietnam veteran became the state manager in the 1990s until his death. her gift were apparent at an early age. she became a gifted pianist of a powerful voice and wildly regarded as a child prodigy. she got her start as singing in front of her father's congregation. by the age of 14, she r

a live look in detroit michigan. fans and family and loved ones will say their final farewell to the queen of soul. >> that's a live look for you. aretha franklin will be buried today, two weeks after her death from pancreatic cancer. the church plans to allow one thousand fans inside. this follows a week of celebrations that included a star studded concert last night. her fans have come from near and far to say good-bye. >> i flewknew i had to get here. >> for her services needed to b. >> today's funeral expecd to it will include musical performances from stars like ariana grande. >> this mural painted over virtually overnight. many are wondering if that new paint job broke any laws. >> let's take a look at this. on the left on a long vacant store once looked like. on the right is what it looks like now. many of the community believe new owners are responsible. bay area artist says that the state law requires an artist to be notified when his or her work is about to be moved or destroyed. this falls under the califo

inside the theater in detroit, michigan you can see former president clinton is speaking right now. abc news reporter is there now, more on the final good-bye. >> aretha franklin's music had deep connections with people. that as people rolled in to say thank you and good-bye. ♪ >> it felt like a celebration. it was more than 130 pink cadillacs lined up in tribute to her hit. among guest performers inside t.d. jakes. >> aretha franklin has touched the world, each of us in our own way. >> and country music star, faith hill. ♪ >> last flight top artists, activists and 6,000 of her biggest fans in the legend's hometown. patty labelle with an incredibly moving performance remembering the queen of soul showcasing what aretha loved most. ♪ gospel music and prayer. her friends saying it is the tribute she would have wanted. >> she gives me feeling, gives he soul. >> she was nominated for 44 grammies taking home 18 of the awards. she passed away august 16th at the age of 76. the ceremony is expected to last five hours. an incredible send yuf from someone who never forgot where she was from.

a sus 76 aÑos en detroit, michigan. naciÓ en 1942 en memphis, tennessee. ospel. su fama le dio la oportunidad de cantar en momentos histÓricos. como el funeral de mata luther king. cantÓ en la toma del sesiÓn de bill clinton, bush, que le otorgÓ la medalla presencia de la libertad. pero para ella una lo momentos mÁs trascendentales de su carrera fue este en 2009. la juramentaciÓn del primer presidente de estados unidos de la raza negra, barack obama . o esta palabra del presidente lamento su muerte esta maÑana. los mejores deseos y simpatÍa para la familia de rita franklin. su legado perdurarÁ y servirÁ de inspiraciÓn para muchas generaciones. gana 18 premios grammy si vendiÓ mÁs de 75 millones de discos. desde los aÑos 80 todas sus presentaciones fueron en estados unidos.a rita le tenÍa fobia a los aviones. en 2017 y anunciÓ su retiro de grandes escenarios y sÓlo se limitó a pequeÑas presentaciones. muchas tuvo que cancelar las recomendaciÓn de su mÉdico.-- cancelalas por recomendaciÓn de su mÉdico . aquella se le veÍa frÁgil y se apreciÓ cierta dificultad

she died earlier this morning at her home in detroit, michigan, and she was surrounded by dear familyc figure, a musical power house with an instantly recognizable voice that blended gospel, soul and r & b over an incredible six decades. ms. aretha franklin built a legacy that is unmatched among her contemporaries. nbc's lester holt has more on the life and legacy of the one-and-only aretha franklin. ♪ r-e-s-p-e-c-t >> there has never been a voice like hers. and there may never again be anyone like her. ♪ baby please don't go >> aretha franklin, the queen of soul, and icon of american music. ♪ say a prayer for you >> no other female singer was ago celebrated or honored as aretha franklin. 18 grammys, 21 number billboard singles, 45 songs in the top 40. >> our nation honors ms. aretha franklin. >> in 2005 she received a presidential medal of freedom, a deeply-emotional moment for the singer who had been honored previously by president clinton with a national medal of arts and by the kennedy center. frankly was a diva and she made no bones about it, but she was also a trailblazer for wo

culture, a discussion on civil unrest and economic conditions leading up to 1968, particularly in detroit, michigan newark, new jersey. this is about an hour and 10 minutes. aaron: good afternoon. welcome to the national museum of african american history and culture. my name is erin bryant -- aaron bryant. i am a curator here, and also the curator for the exhibition "city of hope." it is across the street over at the national museum for american history. it is also part of the reason we are here today, to celebrate the life and legacy of dr. clement a. price, and look at the issues related to poverty, not just from 1968, but perhaps we can talk more about how this poor

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at her home in detroit, michigan, surrounded by family and loved ones.ath was due to advanced pancreatic cancer which is confirmed by franklin's oncologist. quote, it is in one of the darkest moments of our lives, we're not able to find the appropriate words to express the pain in our heart. we have lost the matriarch and rock of our family. the love she had for children and grandchildren and nieces and nephews and cousins, knew no bounds. we have been deeply touched by the incredible outpouring of love and support we received from close friends and supporters and fans all around the world. and thank you for your compassion and prayers. we have felt your love for aretha and it brings us comfort to know her legacy will live on. as we grieve, we ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time. we expect that funeral arrangements will be announced in the coming days. ron mott is in detroit outside the church with her father was a pastor. ron? >> reporter: this has been in the news in detroit for the past few days as her condition apparently wors

from detroit michigan. i have for you know fifty two years. me and my partner robert davis we've been runnin shop for thirty two years. ok ron all right. like i had no but again it was the only call by us you know several threw down their own grass when i was company as. i guess they were going to tell you that at the doubt that that's the last as the last big motor they put in that guff for some jury has as right right. when i was twelve years ago i just hustlin neighborhood don't want everybody's hair you know. it really is. south of blacks we couldn't go to the barber shop with a black barber shop so we had to make up chemicals flat felt. lack of empathy to. bring your whole is straight ahead you know i me and then we designed it with a wave then you know i mean it became a hell of a been this. is a man thing you know erin is always been a man thing to us you know because i like the. shoes so well that all the guys that wear shoes. i sang them for you know. and there are all of my friends that in the barbershop. where our gate issues you kn

a progressive running in detroit, michigan who would be our first muslim congresswoman. our first native women in congress, progressive from new mexico. [applause] a's ayanna pressley, congressional candidate from boston. our first transgender asian-american owoman lieutenant governor in hawaii. corey bush, running for next week in congress. gina ortiz jones, filipina veteran from senator neo, texas -- san antonio, texas. there are thousands of staceys across our nation, and this is what she the people is about, supporting the political wisdom and leadership of women of color. so i'm here to tell you, there's hope in 2018. can and will be won in the midterms, realizing justice in our nation. so listen, progressives, and frankly you, too, democratic party. [laughter] get information behind women of color. -- in formation behind women of color. [applause] and she the people is here for all of us. so i ask you, will you be here for all of us? say yes, and together we'll win. [applause] >> that was amazing. amy is one of the smartest minds we have on our side. so glad she's

until she was two years old when her family moved to buffalo new york and eventually moved to detroit michigan when she was five. in hollywood fans left flowers and cards at aretha franklin's star on the hollywood walk of fame. aretha one many awards during her long career including 18 grammy awards and she sold 75 million records. she sang classic like i say a little prayer. and then there was her signature song, respect. >> [ singing ] >> here in harlem new york hundreds of people gathered outside the famous apollo theater last night. the marquis now says honoring apollo legend aretha franklin. rest in peace. aretha franklin was 76 years old. in a statement the franklin family said we have lost the matriarch and rock of our family and we have a to know th legacy will live on. that legacy is a lot more than just music. aretha franklin was also a powerful voice for african americans in the 1960s and 70s as america struggled to embrace civil rights. some very influential bay area people really knew aretha franklin and talked to paul chambers about what she meant to the civil rights movement. >>

president bill clinton speaking at the funeral of aretha franklin a detroit michigan and oh what a speech it was karen helm shot here with right now apparently are you dressed her work ethic her gifts her courage her face and a bit of a confession he confessed to being a groupie absolutely and not so long ago i mean he's that it's amazing how he pulls out all that anecdotal stuff met the woman many times seen her perform so many times and i saw him looking a little bit surprised on a number of occasions earlier in the proceedings that the energy and the flair and the sort of very show like quality that the whole thing had but he's a showman as well so much humor there and so much so much of the spirit that that she obviously brought to so many of her of her conversations with him what quite a poignant moment he talked about her last performance in fact you know he referenced the fact that she had gotten so thin i mean she just of it she she she said i finally got then again exactly but she was she was ill but the importance to her was the gift to give to give the gift of her music and her

the website showbiz 411 is reporting aretha franklin is gravely ill, near death at a detroit michigan hospital. aretha was diagnosed with cancer in 2010, but fought back and continued to perform. her last appearance on stage was with elton john in november of last year. it was for his aids foundation benefit. aretha franklin is 76 years old and started her career almost 60 years ago. among other things she has 120 grammy awards. this is a story we will keep a close eye on to find out more information and bring it to you as soon as we can. >> truly a legend. . >>> coming up, an emotional gathering in the east bay for a missing iowa college student with ties to oakland. the new information expected today in the search for molly tibbetts. >>> week one of the nfl season is less than a month away and up next joe fonzi sat down with raiders quarterback derek carr talking about how he is messing with his new head coach. >>> good morning. traffic so far is not bad on the westbound bay bridge into san francisco. >>> the fog bank looks like a cooler pattern. for how long? we will take a look co

culture, a discussion on civil unrest and economic conditions leading up to 1968, particularly in detroit, michigan, and newark, new jersey. this is about an hour and 10 minutes.

culture, a discussion on civil unrest and economic conditions leading up to 1968, particularly in detroit, michigan and newark, new jersey. this is about an hour and 10 minutes. herb: good afternoon. welcome to the national museum of african american history and culture. i am a curator here, and also the curator for the exhibition city of hope. street over athe the national museum for american history. it is also part of the reason we are here today, to celebrate the dr. clement ay of price, and look at the issues regarding poverty, not just from 1968, but perhaps we can talk more about how this poor people's campaign is relevant to us today. give you a brief overview of the campaign, then i am going to introduce our fir

of thousands of devoted fans are lining up in detroit michigan to pay their last respects to the queen of soul aretha franklin the singer's body is lying in state ahead of a private funeral on friday the seventy six year old died earlier this month from pancreatic cancer you don't reuse schwager is in detroit. this is where rita franklin learned to sing her father was the head pastor of the new bethel baptist church while she was growing up. with her upbringing here in detroit and her incredible talent franklin grew into a superstar that i am and for me to be here i grew up listening to louis to franklin my parents the upliftment to be differently and the fact that she's from detroit is if it's just an issue of the hometown hero we love her she's the queen she was an african-american. that has a world that you know music for. it is. all over here to really have you read them we appreciate everything that she brought to this cd this is out and gave to the world and never forget we're she came along this is why we're here today franklin is lying in state here at the right museum of afric

well thousands of devoted fans are lining up in detroit michigan to pay their last respects to the queen of soul aretha franklin's body is lying in state in her hometown of detroit a private funeral will take place on friday the seventy third six year old died earlier this month from pain create a cancer. everything franklins fans mourn her death. the body of the queen of soul who died nearly two weeks ago lying in state in detroit i woman whose powerful music and powerful message meant so much especially to many african-american women i think are high. i am a very good point here it was. me. this is the forthright everything franklin setting things straight that fans all remembering. and after a short break i'll be back to take you through the day and stick around for that. folks the books of technology. the rhythm of the market. the momentum of the working world. me your masers german team in sixty minutes on t w. may nineteen sixty eight and i'm crying echoed around the world. young people build against their parents' generation. this was an absolute dusty full of stupidity and cliche

aretha franklin passed away today at her home in detroit, michigan.t on "america's newsroom." >> sandra: newspapers across the country banding together today running editorials against president trump's war on the media and his description of the press as the enemy of the people. "the new york times," the "boston globe" and the miami herald are among more than 300 papers taking part. ari fleischer is with us now. good morning. how do you see this playing out? >> i have to tell you, sandra, as a former press secretary who enjoys working with reporters of all stripes and all persuasions and somebody who does not like or use the words enemy of the people because i think it's inappropriate, this is one of the most meaningful exercises i've ever seen in my life. editorials in so many ways, i think very few people read them other than reinforcement of their own ideas. it hurts the media in the bigger picture because it reinforces that the media is journalism and they all think alike and move in the same direction. i think it is a meaningless exercise by the

we lost michigan by 11,000 votes. 100,000 in detroit unregistered.00, nashville put on an hour of cl franklin. he was our hero. traditional sermons. prodigal son, in the conflict. he said, i'm not going to preach, i'm going to introduce my daughter, she can sing. it's not just a dad's opinion, she can sing. her singing never grew old. reverend kyles, on the way home to visit, he was killed. he was doing a revival at that time. aretha was on the strand. a beautiful home of the soul. built as jesus on high where we never shall die, it will never grow old. it was real dark stars. they shine the most clearly. that night, a star was born, somewhere between nashville and eternity, we heard a voice from heaven, 14 years old. aretha was our queen, she belonged and belongs to us. she was blessed to have the powerful gift of singing, perhaps the most remarkable voice that the world has ever heard. they said of anderson that a voice like that is heard once in a thousand years. aretha is in that zone of once in a thousand years. she did not shy away from maria.

of thousands of devoted fans are lining up in detroit michigan to pay their last respects to the queen of soul aretha franklin the seegers bodies lying in state ahead of a private funeral on friday the seventy six year old died earlier this month from pancreatic cancer you don't reuse schwager is in detroit. this is where the franklin learned to sing her father was the head pastor of the new bethel baptist church while she was growing up. with her upbringing here in detroit and her incredible talent franklin grew into a superstar. in need of being here i grew up listening to meet the frankly my parents miss mitchell differently and the fact that she's from detroit if it's just an honor she's the hometown hero we love her she's a queen she has an app. that has. you know music for. that. we appreciate everything that she brought to this cd this shop and gave to the world and never forget we're she came along this is why we're here today franklin is lying in state here at the right museum of african-american history in downtown detroit. despite her worldwide fame she always maintained a s

it is 8:00am in singapore, 1:00am in london, and 8:00pm in the evening in detroit, michigan, where the soul singer aretha franklin has died at the age of 76. she was diagnosed with cancer eight years ago, but only retired from performing last year. aretha franklin began singing as a child with a gospel choir. she went on to become a global star, selling more than 75 million records. aleem maqbool is in detroit and sent this report. # all i'm asking... # is for a little respect. # i'm about to give you all of my money...# aretha franklin was peerless, with a voice so stunning it could lift spirits, and so powerful it could, and often did, move those who heard her to tears. at the church where she first started singing, people who grew up in the same street as her have already started coming to pay tribute. i was born and raised in detroit. born, you know, on her music, raised on her music. oh, yeah, it's a sad day. i'm going to miss her. i'm going to miss seeing her in concert. but i still got her music to the bone, so i'm good. long as i can hear her, i'm good. # you make me feel...# s

stayed in her hometown of detroit michigan a private funeral will take place on friday the seventy six year old music legend died this month from pancreatic cancer he. has this report. this is where rita franklin learned to say her father was the head pastor of the new bethel baptist church while she was growing up. with her upbringing here in detroit and her incredible talent and franklin grew into a superstar is that hannah for me to be here i grew up listening to meet the franklin material the upliftment to be differently and the fact that she's trying to carry it it is just an honor she's a hometown hero we love her she's the queen she was an african-american i. bet. your music for. it is not the polar bear to have you meet them we appreciate everything that she brought to this city to shout and gave for the world and never forget where she came along this is why we're here today franklin is lying in state here at the right museum of african-american history in downtown detroit. despite her worldwide fame she always maintained a strong connection to her hometown and lived here unti

she passed away this morning at her home in detroit in michigan, surrounded by her family.ight years ago but only retired from performing last year. aretha franklin began singing as a child, with a gospel choir at the church where herfather was minister. she went on to become a global star — the queen of soul — selling more than 75 million records. aleem maqbool is outside the church in detroit where it all began. yes, and fora yes, and for a lot of the people who have been gathering here to pay their tributes today and play aretha franklin's music, aretha was a member of this church unity. she was one of them. in spite of her becoming a huge star, her home remain to detroit, but she affected people through her music around the world as this towering figure of popular culture. but in a way that went far beyond music. # all i'm asking is for up little respect #just a respect # just a little bit # just a little bit #just a # just a little bit # just a little bit # just a little bit # i'm about to give all of my money song #. aretha franklin was peerless. with a voice so stunn

from detroit michigan. and i have for you go there to to yours. me and my partner a robert davis we've been runnin shop for thirty two years. ok ron all right. like i get it that's the only call by us you know several threw down their own grass when i was company is. why. i just work on. that at the that's that's the last as the last big motor they put in that guff the force of the jury has as right as right. when i was twelve years old as a neighborhood don't want to have a bad hair you know. it really is. south of blacks we couldn't go to the barbershop with a black barbershop so we had to make up chemicals flour fell. and potatoes you know burn your holes straight ahead here on me and then we stabbed is that it would wave then you know i mean it became a hell of a bin this. is a man thing you know. is always minimum man thing to say you know because i like the. shoes so well that all the guys that wear shoes. i sang them for you know. and there are all of my friends that in the barbershop most of where our gate issue is you know. we try to put

from detroit michigan. and i have for you know fifty two years. me and my partner a robert davis we've been runnin shop for thirty two years. ok ron all right. like i had no but again it was the only call by nastiness every three down there on grass when i was company as it was my life i guess the girls work on. that at the doubt that that's the last as the last big motor they put in a coffin for some interest as right as right. when i was twelve years old. i just hustlin neighborhood don't want everybody's air you know. it really. south of blacks for weeks and go to the barbershop with a black barbershop so we had to make up chemicals. and potatoes you know. straight hair you know army and then we designed it with the wave then it you know i mean it became a hell of a been this. is a man thing you know and shoes is always men and man thing to us you know because i like them as a way of shoes so well that all the guys that wear shoes. i shan't i'm for you know. and all of my friends that in the barbershop most of where our gate issues you know. we

father and gospel singer mother, franklin was one of five children following parent separation to detroit, michigans child prodigy, her traveling revival show, it was there she honed her musical skills. she was only 18 when she signed a record deal releasing the great aretha franklin, she had the top 10, and a new label in 1967 to crossover to the pop charts. the release of the album i never loved a man the way i love you is viewed one of her most popular songs ever earning her respect worldwide. >> respect was on the charts. >> and and some for women everywhere, the sun catapulted her to the big stage winning two grammys. and the second african-american women to appear on the cover of time magazine. she was invited to speak at the funeral of martin luther king jr.. in 1987 franklin broke another barrier, the first woman inducted into the rock 'n roll hall of fame and stood before the nation performing at president clinton's inauguration it became the youngest recipient, the kennedy center honors one year later. it didn't stop there. from 2005 president george bush honored her with a presidential m

my grandfather in detroit, michigan was a republican at a time that most blacks in the country were republican and went at the arkema and talked about the difference in people, social security and medicare and started making changes. my grandfather organized districts to switch over from republicans to democrats. people believed this party would need for the working person. he sent me a bit to connect with folks i and i know part of his dream and hope for me sending me out to knock on thousands and thousands of doors was to understand the truth. you can't lead the people if you don't love the people. [applause] everybody wants to talk about patriotism but patriotism is love of country and you cannot love your country unless you love your fellow countrymen and women. [applause] i can't believe how are nation is making tolerant, the pentacle tolerance what we are reaching for. go home and tell someone that you care about, i tolerate you as if it's something the nation should aspire to. we should be aspiring for love and fundamental to love his empathy, compassion and knowing another's struggles.

in her hometown of detroit, michigan. tributes from ariana grande, faith hill and clark sisters. poignant reflections from her family and smokey robinson. i promise, i won't talk through all of it. let's start with aretha's funeral. fredricka, let me begin with you. i have been watching you on and off all morning long. when i looked up, the clark sisters were performing, everyone on their feet. this is a total celebration where you are in detroit. >> reporter: it is. it's a celebration. it is a happy moment. you know, i think the former attorney general put it so simply where he talked about, you know, there is happiness in this celebration. yes, there is sadness because the queen of soul is gone. she lives forever through her music. he did a beautiful job of putting you on the journey of how she touched lives in so many ways through music and how she imbodied her music, felt her music and you heard from her grandchildren and her niece as well. her grandchildren spoke so eloquently of not knowing how great she was. yeah, she was great, she was my grandmother. then, following her

my grandfather in detroit , michigan -- in when fdrmichigan, wh -- spoke to what made a difference to people, my grandfather went to and organize 14 districts switch over from republican to democrat. people believed his party would stand for the working person. carl sharif set me out there to connect with folks. , he of his dream for me understand the truth you cannot lead the people unless you do not love the people. [applause] everybody wants to talk about patriotism, but we forget pictures him -- pictures him -- love for your country. you cannot have love of your country if you do not love their men and women. you do not go home and tell some of the, i tolerate you. he understood we should aspire for love. it is fundamental to love -- the fundamental to love his knowledge. -- the fundamental to love is knowledge. yourself, itle evens your sense of connection. it even your sense of love. if you love someone, you see your worst, dignity, value, know your destiny is interwoven with them. carl sharif sent me out on an odyssey of love. -- need tore-condyle rekindle. it divides us from o

i am from detroit michigan i didn't come from anywhere else but this nation.nd many people don't acknowledge this. >> let me ask you about politics that is my beat. i am looking at the 2020 thing. look at the ones roaring to run. kamela harris seems to be out there. cory booker seems to be out there. what do you make, of course bernie, i think bernie sanders is running again, and elizabeth warren. do you think it is essential because the democrats, have to have room on that ticket for a person of color. what do you think? >> when you look at kamela harris or senator booker or governor patrick, or attorney general holder, rumored he is going to run as well. when you look at that all-star line up, no doubt they are qualified and given the base of drats in this country, black people have been among the loyal constituents. a lot of black and brown people are there. look at what happened in new york with the unseating of joe crowley. a rising tide of black and brown political figures demanding their space. and of course the democratic party has to take them serious

franklin passed away at her home in detroit, michigan, surrounded by friends and family.ranklin got her start singing gospel. her father, of course, had been a minister. both her parents gospel singers. ryan, tell us about the outpouring there. i know she was born in memphis, but detroit was really her home. >> detroit really is her home. the outpouring of support has just been amazing. a lot of people feel like aretha franklin is family. the church behind me stands as a large symbol not only to aretha franklin. her father did so much for the civil rights movement. think about this. i didn't even know this. sometime when is dr. king would run out of money, he would call to church here and ask her father or ask aretha to send money for the movement. jesse jackson was just over here a few minutes ago. he was talking to us. he told us one time they traveled down and were doing -- in houston, someone tried to pump tear gas into the ducts so thek they cannot have the performance. they left and came back immediately. she was there as well. she never gave up on the city. the las

returning for their second day, with a total of $20,000, from detroit, michigan, it's the champs, it'samily. [cheering and applause] and from b-more, baltimore, maryland, it's the prioleau family. [cheering and applause] everybody's here trying to win theirself a lot of cash, and somebody might drive out of here in a brand-new car. [cheering and applause] let's go meet the prioleau family. [cheering and applause] teddy, how are you doing? teddy: oh, man, i am doing absolutely great, man. steve: that's good. what kind of tie you got on? teddy: oh, you like that? well, my family could not make it with us, so i figured i'd bring them in spirit and on the tie. how do you like that? steve: that's pretty slick, man. [cheering and applause] well, teddy, introduce everybody, man. teddy: ok. this is my youngest sister adrena. this is my next to the youngest sister wendy. that's my next to the oldest brother greg. and that's my youngest brother laney. [cheering and applause] let's get it on. defend your title. let's play "feud." give me teddy, give me bonnie. ["family feud" theme plays]

that is the funeral of aretha franklin going on in detroit at the greater great's temple in detroit, michigane queen of soul. the family decided just yesterday to open up the ceremony. the greater grace temple holds about 4,000 people in the family of aretha franklin who died on august 16 of pancreatic cancer decided to open it up to about a thousand individuals from the public. it's going to be one incredible list of speakers and singers. stevie wonder among the singers, president bill clinton. aretha franklin sang at both inaugurations of bill clinton. the reverend jesse jackson. that remembrance will be going on for hours in detroit. at the same time, the other story is the continuing celebration of the life of senator john mccain. his body will lie in state in the capital rotunda today. a funeral or memorial service plan for the washington cathedral tomorrow. this is the third day of remembrance of sandra memorials for senator john mccain. let's go to mike emanuel down in washington with more on the remembrances and the service that we just offered senator john mccain. >> it was an all-am

jay gray is in aretha's hometown of detroit, michigan. ♪zing grace >> reporter: there is no sweeter sound. ♪ t world says good-bye clinging to images, memories, id those beautiful melodies -- ♪ i feel like i the midst -- we are learning more now about plans for a four-day celebration of aretha franklin's life i her hometown of detroit. >> love detroit. >> reporter: no date's been set, but we know for two days her body will lie in repose for public viewing at the charles h. wright museum for african-american history. organi wrs are alsoking on a musical tribute that will include major recordingar sts. her funeral will be private. close family and friends gathering at e greater grace temple. but there are some -- gone but never forgotten. >> reporter: who can't or won't wait for formal services. for the second day, fans with flowers, nsball candles, are drawn here to the new bethel baptist church. andther memorials popping up across the country. while fellow musicians and fellow singers honor her on line, so many -- ♪ r-e-s-p-e-c-t -- deter

. >>> all the public schools in detroit, michigan, are without drinking water following tests for leadamination. the problem is from the pipes in the construction of the school so there's no risk to the general public but parents and students say this should have been dealt with over the summer not a week before classes resume. >> they need to secure this situation before it got this bad. >> there is no word yet on when the water might be safe to drink. and fixing it could cost billions. schools will be providing bottled water for students in the meantime. water quality has been a challenge in michigan. the problem gained national attention back in 2014 with the flint, michigan water crisis and officials say they are hoping to avoid the same mistakes this time around. >>> up next, breaking news. a mother and daughter reported missing in san mateo county have been found safe. details from officials. >> also coming up, fisherman's wharf a destination for tourists but not many locals. >> after labor day, it becomes slow. so therefore, that's when we would need locals to come down. >> the

troubling their efforts were the fact that they were driving forward trucks and vans, not the detroit, michiganvariety but ones that had been made in england of lesser quality parts. they were described as flimsy with having horrible tires that along the trip, which took 22 hours to reach an area nearby here, the tires would often go flat and the troops would have to stop and change the tires. but eventually, they made it and the 7th machine gun was shifted along the river bank of the marne at chateau-thierry where they helped the french, including colonial senegalese troops prevent the germans from crossing. >> the american monument on hill 204 can be seen from the city of chateau-thierry in the marne river valley. we moved our camera into the city near the river to continue the story. >> directly behind me is a monument in tribute to the 3rd division, not only for the first world war where they helped stop the germans from crossing the marne, but the 3rd division also penetrated this area during the second world war after the normandy invasion and kept the germans from penetrating even furthe