URBAN ONE HONORS THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE QUEEN OF SOUL, ARETHA FRANKLIN
Urban One Celebrates the Life, Legacy and Impact of Music Icon and Civil Rights Champion with Special Primetime
Programming Encores and Tribute on TV One, InteractiveOne Digital Sites and Across all REACH Media/Radio One Markets
PHOTO CREDIT: Nicholas Hunt/WireImage (Courtesy of TV One)
SILVER SPRING, MD - August 16, 2018 - As
the world mourns the tremendous loss of American treasure Aretha Franklin, the music legend, Civil Rights champion and renowned 'Queen of Soul,' Urban One announces plans to honor her life, legacy and impact on humanity with special encore presentations
of interviews and news specials on TV One, special digital content across Interactive One sites and all REACH Media and Radio One stations, hosts, shows and sites.
Below is the TV One programming lineup for Aretha Franklin's tribute starting tonight:
TONIGHT: THURSDAY, AUGUST 16
TV One on One: Aretha Franklin (8 p.m. ET/7 C)
Join Urban One Founder Cathy Hughes as she talks with "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin about her life and journey throughout her amazing
career.
Aretha: Frankly Speaking (9 p.m. ET/8 C)
Chronicles the professional and personal life of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. The one-hour special also features exclusive behind-the-scenes
stories of iconic songs like "Respect," "Natural Woman," "Precious Lord" and "Pink Cadillac" as told through Franklin's trusted inner circle, her musical team, and her very own words.
ENCORE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 18
TV One on One: Aretha Franklin (11 a.m. ET/10 C)
Aretha: Frankly Speaking (12 p.m. ET/11 C)
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URBAN ONE FOUNDER AND CHAIRPERSON CATHY HUGHES HONORS AND REMEMBERS THE LEGACY OF HER FRIEND, ARETHA FRANKLIN
Founder and Chairperson of Urban One, Inc., Cathy Hughes, a radio legend and close friend to Aretha Franklin who worked with and interviewed
Franklin many times over the years, issued a statement of her sincerest condolences to Franklin's family, friends and colleagues upon receiving news of Franklin's passing. Below are excerpts from Hughes' statement, click here to
view in it's entirety.
(From Left to Right) Media maven, Cathy Hughes and the "Queen Of Soul" Aretha Franklin during the taping of TV One
On One. (Courtesy of TV One)
"Today I join my community, my industry and the world in mourning the loss and celebrating the life of my dear sister, friend, and
ally, Aretha Franklin. I send my love and offer prayers of grace and peace to the members of her family, her friends and colleagues who walked alongside her and shared her with tens of millions of fans around the world.
I have so many fond memories of Aretha. Throughout her career, I was blessed to share her music and her iconic story. I am humbled
to have been a part of her journey and to have served as an eyewitness to the evolution of her artistry and the formation of her legacy.
Like many of our musicians, Aretha's musical roots are embedded in the black church, and gospel music was at her core. Her talent
transcended genres and not only earned her the title of the "Queen of Soul" but also the distinction of being the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And while many will remember her for all of the titles she has received, I
believe, Aretha Franklin, in her own words, said it best,'being a singer is a natural gift. It means I'm using to the highest degree
possible the gift that God gave me to use. I'm happy with that.'
And Aretha Franklin, so are we. Rest in peace my sister."
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