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June 3, 1967: Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” Hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100
June 3, 1967: Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” Hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100

Fiercely asserting her self-worth as an African-American woman, “Respect” is still the ultimate “girl power” song.
February 14, 1967: Aretha Franklin Recorded “Respect” and Turned It Into a Feminist Anthem
February 14, 1967: Aretha Franklin Recorded “Respect” and Turned It Into a Feminist Anthem

Fiercely asserting her self-worth as an African-American woman, “Respect” is still the ultimate girl power song.
January 3, 1987: Aretha Franklin Became the First Female Artist Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
January 3, 1987: Aretha Franklin Became the First Female Artist Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Known as the “Queen of Soul,” she is still one of the most honored artists in Grammy Award history, with 18 Grammys under her belt.

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