The Homegoing for Aretha Louise Franklin

Posted on August 31, 2018 by rikyrah

Today is the Homegoing for Aretha Louise Franklin.
The Queen of Soul.

Aretha’s funeral is AN EVENT pic.twitter.com/WOyJNcY2li

— Philip Lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) August 30, 2018

I hope that this works. This is the live stream. Sorry, if it doesn’t work.

https://livestream.com/accounts/16944724/events/8348306/player?width=640&height=360&enableInfoAndActivity=true&autoPlay=true&mute=false

Detroit is attempting to do justice for the Queen.

The Tribute so far for The Queen.

Aretha Franklin funeral in Detroit: What you need to know
4 days of events planned for Aretha Franklin in Detroit
By Ken Haddad
Posted: 1:34 PM, August 24, 2018
Updated: 1:34 PM, August 24, 2018

Here’s the plan for Aretha Franklin’s funeral in Detroit:
Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 28 and Aug. 29: Public visitations

Visitation: Franklin’s body will lie in repose at the Charles H. Wright Museum for African American History. The viewing will be open to the public on both days.

The museum will open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on both days.

Where: 315 E Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Local 4 will have live coverage of the visitation on Tuesday and Wednesday both on-air and on ClickOnDetroit.com. Jason Carr will provide live updates from the visitation on Tuesday.

Thursday, Aug. 30: Additional visitation, tribute concert

Third visitation day: The funeral home announced there will be an additional day of viewing Aug. 30 from noon to 4 p.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church. Where: 8430 Linwood St, Detroit, MI 48206

Tribute concert at Chene Park: A musical tribute for the late Aretha Franklin will be held Aug. 30 at Chene Park in Detroit, organizers announced. The event will be free, officials said. It is scheduled for the evening. Performers and details for ticketing are still being finalized.

Local 4 will air a special on Aretha Franklin Thursday night at 8 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 31: Funeral service in Detroit

When: 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018
Where: Greater Grace Temple, 23500 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48219

Who’s performing: An all-star lineup that includes Stevie Wonder, Faith Hill, Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia, Shirley Caesar and many more will perform at Aretha Franklin’s funeral on Friday morning.

Also slated to perform are Ron Isley, Chaka Khan, Yolanda Adams, Jennifer Holliday and Aretha Franklin’s son, Edward Franklin.

Who’s speaking: Former President Bill Clinton, Smokey Robinson, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Cicely Tyson will be among the speakers.

Franklin’s rep, Gwendolyn Quinn, says other speakers will include former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, music mogul Clive Davis, the Rev. Al Sharpton, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and Bishop T.D. Jakes.

Clinton and the Queen of Soul were longtime friends. She sang at both of his inaugurations. Robinson and Franklin grew up together in Detroit.

The service will reflect Franklin’s strong gospel roots. Among the gospel stars performing will be Marvin Sapp and Vanessa Bell Armstrong. The Aretha Franklin Choir and the Aretha Franklin Celebration Choir are also on the program.

Tickets: The event will be open to the public. Tickets are required for admission and will be available online through Ticketmaster beginning Monday at 10:00 a.m. Guests are allowed a maximum of two tickets. The tickets are free.

The Associated Press will livestream her invite-only funeral service Friday starting at 10 AM ET, with news outlets around the globe expected to pick up the coverage. BET said Thursday that it will have commercial-free live coverage of the funeral on TV and online, starting at 10 AM ET. ABC News Live, ABC News’ 24-hour news channel, also will have live coverage beginning at 10 AM. Bounce also will televise the service, and its Scripps sibling Brown Sugar will livestream it.

Local Detroit TV stations also will have live coverage, and national cable news outlets CNN, Fox News and MSNBC will air portions of the service from the Motor City’s Greater Grace Temple, the same church where Franklin sang at Rosa Parks’ funeral in 2005.

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rikyrah says:

September 1, 2018 at 8:13 pm

Chile they had Bible study, early service, afternoon service, prayer for the sick & shut-in, evening service, choir practice, mass meeting, revival AND communion for #ArethaHomegoing I been at church all the day and the nite. pic.twitter.com/qLxqGXxWWl

— #YouDaIntruder🤨 (@lifeandmorelife) August 31, 2018

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- Ametia says:
  
  September 2, 2018 at 10:50 am
  
  Wow an 8 hour Homegoing that will last an ETERNITY.
  
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rikyrah says:

September 1, 2018 at 8:12 pm

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rikyrah says:

September 1, 2018 at 8:05 pm

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rikyrah says:

September 1, 2018 at 8:00 pm

The Most Unapologetically Black Moments At Aretha Franklin’s Funeral
Posted 8 hours ago
Written By NewsOne Staff

Now that is what you call a homegoing. Aretha Franklin‘s funeral was yesterday at Detroit’s Greater Grace Temple and for over 8 hours, the service took over the country. From television to social media, no matter who you were, you had to take a minute to sit down and take in the Queen of Soul’s final bow.

The funeral included former President Bill Clinton, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Louis Farrakhan, Rev. Al Sharpton, Hillary Clinton, Clark Sisters, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia, Faith Hill, Shirley Caesar, Chaka Khan and more.

There were several classic moments that let you Aretha Franklin truly, and unapologetically, never forgot her roots.

Check out the Blackest moments from Aretha’s funeral below:

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- Ametia says:
  
  September 2, 2018 at 12:25 pm
  
  Ms Tyson & Paul Lawrence Dunbar. She took my BREATH AWAY.
  
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Ametia says:

September 1, 2018 at 7:00 pm

Rikyrah, thank you so much for this post and all the content. I’m in route back home in a few hours. Can’t wait to read through this tomorrow.

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 11:11 pm

Aretha Franklin has been laid to rest in a Detroit cemetery where her father and two of her sisters are buried. #ArethaHomegoing https://t.co/n6xkO2BGFE

— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) September 1, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 9:11 pm

Obama's tribute to Aretha Franklin: Read the full text of his letter https://t.co/0wC0DYszFz

— Detroit Free Press (@freep) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 9:01 pm

Detroit’s best dressed are showing OUT today #arethafuneral pic.twitter.com/kmlk99cr76

— Detroit Metro Times (@metrotimes) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 8:57 pm

Stevie Wonder appears to reference Trump slogan at Aretha Franklin's funeral, saying "we need to make love great again." https://t.co/mxVjZqmwKq pic.twitter.com/EOvIiKTKp0

— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 1, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 6:02 pm

Aretha stepped in for PAVAROTTI AND SANG ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PIECES IN ALL OF OPERA: NESSUN DORMA, by PUCCINI! It moved me to tears! pic.twitter.com/B4ByTsnub5

— Eric Braeden (@EBraeden) August 29, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 6:01 pm

The #ArethaHomegoing is a master class of the brillance, beauty, grace and creativity of Black American culture. So when people say Black Americans have no culture, these people are liars.

— Bougie Black Girl (@BougieBlackGurl) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 5:58 pm

This was a glorious Homegoing.
Thank you, Ms. Aretha Louise Franklin.

For everything.

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 5:54 pm

Jennifer Holliday singing this recessional is just glorious. Y'all, this is the send off that Aretha deserved. This is the most royally Black treatment I could ever imagine. #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/n9J40QtUDw

— markchappelle (@markchappelle) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 5:53 pm

I swear I love attending events with Twitter. They make everything so much better! 😩😂 #ArethaHomegoing

— Jenā (@Baby00Girl24) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 5:52 pm

@LadyJHOLLIDAY taking it home at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral#ArethaHomegoing #ArethaFranklinFuneral pic.twitter.com/1NE37euvKZ

— Detroit City Youth Opportunities Magazine (@DCYOppMagazine) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 5:47 pm

"A blessing from God that was given to us" – Stevie Wonder describes the love for Aretha Franklin as he pays tribute at her funeral
Watch live: https://t.co/DIUKUFZ3Zl #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/M66ykPJ9Ae

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) August 31, 2018

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- Ametia says:
  
  September 2, 2018 at 12:22 pm
  
  LOVE
  
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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 5:40 pm

I just realized Farrakahn ain’t even speaking today. He just been up there chillin’…. though this super Jesus-y service 😂. The power of Aretha. #ArethaHomegoing

— Naima Cochrane (@naima) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 5:39 pm

when the funeral started, I put a roast on in the slow cooker….
it has less than an hour to go…LOL

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 5:38 pm

Stevie DID THAT!!! Thank you for ending this in a way that Aretha deserved and checking that raggedy ass pastor #MakeLoveGreatAgain #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/NyPBj16GgZ

— Tee Mo (@teemo2006) August 31, 2018

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- Ametia says:
  
  September 2, 2018 at 12:23 pm
  
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    September 2, 2018 at 12:46 pm
    
    Love’s in Need of Love Today
    Stevie Wonder
    
    Good morn or evening friends
    Here’s your friendly announcer
    I have serious news to pass on to everybody
    What I’m about to say
    Could mean the world’s disaster
    Could change your joy and laughter to tears and pain
    It’s that
    Love’s in need of love today
    Don’t delay
    Send yours in right away
    Hate’s goin’ round
    Breaking many hearts
    Stop it please
    Before it’s gone too far
    The force of evil plans
    To make you its possession
    And it will if we let it
    Destroy ev-er-y-body
    We all must take
    Precautionary measures
    If love and please you treasure
    Then you’ll hear me when I say
    Oh that
    Love’s in need of love today
    Don’t delay
    Send yours in right away
    Hate’s goin’ round
    Breaking many hearts
    Stop it please
    Before it’s gone too far
    Gone too far
    People you know that
    Love’s in need of love today
    Love’s in need of love today
    Don’t delay
    Don’t de-lay
    Send yours in right away
    Right a-way
    You know that hate’s
    Hate’s
    Hate’s goin’ round
    Hate’s goin’ round
    Breaking many hearts
    Break-ing hearts
    Stop stop it please
    Before it’s gone too far
    Gone too far
    It’s up to you cause
    Love’s in need of love today
    Love’s in need of love today
    Don’t delay
    Don’t de-lay
    Send yours in right away
    Right a-way
    You know that hate’s
    Hate’s
    Hate’s goin’ round
    Hate’s goin’ round
    Breaking hate’s tried to break my heart many times
    Break-ing hearts
    Don’t, you’ve got to stop it please
    Stop it please
    Before before before
    Gone too far
    Love’s in need of love today
    Love’s in need of love today
    Don’t delay
    Don’t de-lay
    Send yours in right away
    Right a-way
    You know that hate’s goin’ around
    Hate’s goin’
    Hate’s going around
    Hate’s going around
    Round break-ing hearts
    And it tried to break up many hearts
    You’ve got to I’ve got to They’ve got to
    Stop it please
    We’ve got to They’ve got to We’ve got to
    Stop it before it’s gone too far
    Too far
    Love’s love’s in need of love
    Love’s in need of love
    Did you ever think that love would be in need of love today
    To-day don’t
    Don’t delay
    De-lay
    Send yours in right away
    Right a-way
    Hate’s hate’s
    Hate’s goin’ round
    Bring it down a little love is very peaceful
    So bring it down a little
    Stop it please
    Gone too far
    Love’s in need
    Of love today
    Don’t delay
    Right away awaaaay
    Love’s in need
    Of love today
    Don’t delay
    Right away awaaaay
    Hate’s goin round
    Breaking hearts
    Well, please stop it
    Uw L-O-V-E love Oh, L-O-V-E love
    Love’s in need
    Of love today
    Don’t delay
    Right away
    Just give the world love
    
    Songwriters: Stevie Wonder
    
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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 5:36 pm

Folks, he can’t see, but Stevie Wonder can hear. And he is offering a rebuke to the eulogy. Don’t think for a second he isn’t! And the folks in the room heard it. #ArethaHomegoing

— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) August 31, 2018

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- Ametia says:
  
  September 2, 2018 at 1:22 pm
  
  That Jasper ass MOFO spewed some shit at Aretha’s funeral. Lord, why didn’t somebody get up on that pulpit and slack the absolute FUCK out of him?
  
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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 5:32 pm

Stevie Wonder: "We need to make love great again, because black lives do matter" #arethahomegoing

— Talia Whyte (@taliawhyte) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 5:31 pm

“The only thing that can deliver us is LOVE”-@StevieWonder #ArethaHomegoing

— Tina Hunter (@tinarhunter) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 5:28 pm

Gladys restores dignity, simply and sincerely. #ArethaHomegoing

— I Observe (@ITooObserve) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 5:25 pm

Stevie bringing the Holy Ghost with a harmonica!

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 5:24 pm

Oh Stevie

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 5:15 pm

AUNTIE GLADYSSSSSSSSSS I'M FINNA CRY MY BEAUTIFUL AUNT IS SERVING A LOOK Y'ALL YES #ArethaHomegoing

— 💀 (@popeyesbiscuitt) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 5:06 pm

Let the choir say amen! 11 memorable moments from our celebrity elders at Aretha Franklin’s homegoing service https://t.co/1bUZhPicAL #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/RCliYaeVFG

— Blavity News (@Blavity) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 5:01 pm

Most of the gospel songs performed during #ArethaHomegoing #ArethaFranklinFuneral are those she performed on her iconic Amazing Grace live album. #Intention pic.twitter.com/8JQCCgQ6iV

— Kimberly Bryant (@6Gems) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 4:57 pm

For those asking why Minister Louis Farrakhan is at the funeral #ArethaFranklinHomegoing #arethahomegoing pic.twitter.com/0dTQjFTIMQ

— Karen Maria Alston (@advertisingdiva) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 4:52 pm

Been up, went to work, drove back home, made something to eat. And we still ain't hit the eulogy. ✊🏾😍 I love black people! #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/FsBYhtSGlh

— Chelle (@Chelliej_stl) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 4:51 pm

This is the funeral Aretha deserves. The choir, the praise breaks, the synthetic wigs, the untimeliness, the bishops with extensive vocabulary… She’s taking the whole world to black church + it couldn’t be more authentically beautiful. #ArethaHomegoing

— Bettylenah 🇰🇪 (@_sincerelybetty) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 4:49 pm

“I got my money from black people and I want to use it to help them.” – Aretha Franklin, the philanthropic #QueenofSoul #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/p8nePlXGN2

— The Root (@TheRoot) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 4:43 pm

Jennifer Hudson brings the audience to their feet with an awe-inspiring version of “Amazing Grace.” #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/3sz5DVxPBu

— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 4:31 pm

For the visitors unfamiliar w/ the black church & its traditions: Church musicians follow whomever is singing lead, not the other way around. There are a few key old school chords that are standard for older hymns and songs of praise, you just gotta find the note #ArethaHomegoing

— Naima Cochrane (@naima) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 4:29 pm

BWA HA HA HA HA AH HA

So wait 8 Hours in and we are JUST getting the Eulogy #ArethaHomegoing #ABlackFune

— The New Amazing (@Ladyamazing) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 4:28 pm

when a preacher begins off singing…LOL

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 4:25 pm

Fantasia and Jennifer Hudson should have taken Ariana Grande shopping for today's service. Both came like they got some home training. #ArethaHomegoing

— Britni Danielle (@BritniDWrites) August 31, 2018

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- coach4divas says:
  
  August 31, 2018 at 6:31 pm
  
  Thank ya’. I was sitting there smdh. My mama would have slapped the black off my behind.
  
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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 4:23 pm

This whole event is Black American culture. #ArethaFranklinFuneral #ArethaHomegoing

— BRIANA 🎬🖤🕷👻 (@briasoboojie) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 4:23 pm

Man, I literally got chills!! Auntie Jennifer is SANGING on this classic. And y'all better go 'head with the next verse!!! #ArethaHomegoing

— Maya Blah, MPH (@mayablah) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 4:22 pm

Geh demmmm Jenniferrrr #ArethaHomegoing #ArethaFranklinFuneral #ArethaFranklinHomegoing lawddd goosebumpssss

— NikkeishaStewART (@AmLawlessBrooks) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 4:20 pm

#ArethaHomegoing

*In response to Trump stating that Aretha worked for him*

Michael Eric Dyson: “She worked above you, she worked beyond you, GET YOUR PREPOSITION RIGHT!”

— 🚶🏾‍♀️PARIAH ✊🏾 (@Pariah22130806) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 4:18 pm

Auntie Jen standing up in her Blackness during Michael Eric Dyson's speech! #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/EHCRjkd9F4

— Alysha (@TheFattestFairy) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 4:17 pm

Jennifer Hudson and Amazing Grace :)

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 4:16 pm

LOL

#ArethaHomegoing is a whole 9-5. Done took Black America to work, got them through the day, and now about to entertain them on the commute back home.

— Moses Washington (@MrPresident_51) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 4:12 pm

And with the double clap? Welcome, sir. Welcome! #YAS #arethahomegoing pic.twitter.com/ZfWbpv4rfC

— Natasha Rothwell (@natasharothwell) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 3:55 pm

Shoes came off at the beginning, that is ALL you need to know. Let Fantasia bless your soul. You’re welcome. #ArethaHomegoing #ArethaFrankinFuneral pic.twitter.com/RXlawZZSci

— Such (@Such) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 3:37 pm

It's long. Yes.

We are paying respect to someone who helped us, ALL OF US, through the dark soul of the night.

When we needed caring for. Soothing.

Lifting Up…

RESPECT

This is a moment in HUMANHISTORY#ArethaFranklinFuneral #Arethahomegoing

— PatwaProfessa (@PatwaProfessa) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 3:34 pm

I love how gospel, blues, and jazz come from the same soulful place, and it just starts to bleed together. #ArethaHomegoing

— great gowns, beautiful gowns (@sunoppositemoon) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 3:32 pm

Oh wait is this “Mary Don’t You Weep”?

C’mon Bishop Morton!!!

#ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/95Y6HpnkvQ

— V.Vee (@AuthorVVee) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 3:31 pm

Mary, don’t you weep!!

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 3:31 pm

Yolanda Adams!!

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 3:30 pm

ReeRee watching from Heaven like. #ArethaFrankinFuneral pic.twitter.com/VqsIXml1dD

— Don Champion (@DonChampionTV) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 3:24 pm

Aretha Franklin's Obama inauguration hat grew up to be
the stunner Cicely Tyson is wearing right now. #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/9ZM8MPhlRB

— Lisa Tozzi (@lisatozzi) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 3:23 pm

May we all age so graceful#ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/RN5nncXBh7

— OMOJU (@omojumiller) August 31, 2018

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  August 31, 2018 at 4:23 pm
  
  Gorgeous lady.
  
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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 3:23 pm

W A T C H 📺 @HillaryClinton remembers the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin #LongLiveTheQueen #ArethaHomegoing #ArethaFranklinFuneral pic.twitter.com/4WfvY6XuDc

— 6-9a ET #GetWoke⏰ #MIP🎙️ #GetWokeAndVote🗳️ (@MakeItPlain) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 3:21 pm

Cicely Tyson's voice is literally the voice of every Ancestral prayer made flesh. #ArethaHomegoing

— LoVetta Jenkins (@ChattyPassenger) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 3:19 pm

Lemme just say this real quick. Stop expecting all of these marvelous black singers to show up for tributes but not for their own music. Buy their albums. Support their tours. Demand they perform for awards shows. Have the same energy for them at all times. #ArethaHomegoing

— Creeten Labahtin (@2damnfeisty) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 3:19 pm

Can we put Miss Tyson's hat in the African American Museum of Natural History in DC?!?! #ArethaHomegoing

— Special Tee Tweets (@SpecialTeeTwts) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 3:17 pm

“Precious Lord, take my hand.” – Fantasia with The Spirit in her #arethahomegoing pic.twitter.com/saFfkE81Os

— Andrew Jerell Jones (@sluggahjells) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 3:13 pm

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 3:09 pm

Fantasia. Took. Off. Her. Shoes. YAAAAAAASSSSSS🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾#ArethaHomegoing

— Natasha Rothwell (@natasharothwell) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 3:08 pm

Mama Cicely!

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 3:06 pm

"Through her voice, her own voice, Aretha lifted those of millions, empowering and inspiring the vulnerable, the downtrodden, and everyone who may have just needed a little love" #ArethaHomegoing https://t.co/thSEQUnGCz

— Page Six (@PageSix) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 3:05 pm

Chaka with the lyrics on fan.
Fantasia with no shoes.
My soul needed this.
Unapologetic authenticity. #ArethaHomegoing

— I am Sam (@SamGrant411) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 3:00 pm

Respect is nonnegotiable. #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/Slklomh90N

— Aja W. (@ajamusings) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:58 pm

PRECIOUS LORD!!

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:57 pm

"Aretha's singing was liberation, and was revolution in the major key. She carved out sacred space wherever she went." @RevDrBarber #ArethaHomegoing

— Rev. Laura Everett (@RevEverett) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:56 pm

FANTASIA….

OUT HER SHOES!!

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:54 pm

Chaka Khan is singing “Going up a yonder”. It ain’t a black homegoing unless they sing it #Arethahomegoing pic.twitter.com/6RkiFyrDzt

— Blue Ivy’s Smirk (@BlknisEverdeen) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:52 pm

This is so hard on folks. Folks have known Aretha for 50/60 plus years. It’s hard seeing them go through it. 😢 #ArethaHomegoing

— Reagan Gomez (@ReaganGomez) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:51 pm

I love how the media are confused about how a funeral/homegoing/church Service/revival could go on for 5 plus hours. Clearly you have no black folks in your newsroom. #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/guN6m24p1p

— theblerdgurl™️ (@theblerdgurl) August 31, 2018

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August 31, 2018 at 2:50 pm

I'm so proud of my culture. I wouldn't give it up for the world. We are full of love, spirit, intellect, power and joy. #ArethaHomegoing

— Michael W. Twitty (@KosherSoul) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:50 pm

You can tell the people on here who never been to a black church, let alone funeral. They really asking will there be a break soon… #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/5nsTRpLAE0

— 💧 (@Lalaxo__) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:49 pm

Over 100 pink Cadillacs escorted Aretha Franklin’s hearse to her funeral and lined the streets outside Greater Grace Temple in Detroit. This was an idea inspired by, and to pay homage to, her song “Freeway of Love.” (📸: @ifuaskmee) #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/fOgRMrvaUw

— Pop Crave (@PopCraveNet) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:48 pm

Jessy Jackson: We have long lines for death and short lines for voting
Black Population:#ArethaHomegoing #BETRemembersAretha pic.twitter.com/pEY0a8rtOT

— Itale Watie (@iTaleVision) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:46 pm

Jesse Jackson said "There's more lines to celebrate the death of an Icon but short lines to VOTE" BLOOP! Think about that for a moment! He right tho! #ArethaHomegoing #ArethaFranklin #ArethaFranklinFuneral #ArethaFranklinHomeGoing pic.twitter.com/OCs3zcEMzZ

— Andrea Carnell (@AndreaCarnell) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:44 pm

Rev. Jackson is giving y'all facts. A lot of people need to hear this. This is our history, Black Folks. #ArethaHomegoing

— Malikah A. Shabazz (@malikahcreates) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:43 pm

Let Jesse Jackson take his time, too. Leave these Old Folks alone. These PPL marched with MLK, Jr. They're tired! Hush up & let them take their time. They Got Stories! #ArethaHomegoing

— #BrittFit50🏋🏾 (@brijh) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:42 pm

Am I the only one enjoying this historical perspective Jesse Jackson is giving us? Aretha is FROM Us FOR Us #ArethaHomegoing

— MayorCooley (@MAYORCOOLEY) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:40 pm

This how a black woman stands when she has prepared her opening and closing arguments, exhibits A through Z, prepped her case and is about to TESTIFY. Do not argue, get in the way, or doubt a black woman in this stance. 🗣She👏🏾is👏🏾READT👏🏾to👏🏾SANG!!!#ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/rrImyKmiGZ

— Misses Pancakes (@MissesPancakes) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:40 pm

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:36 pm

When I say The Clark sisters did that, they DID THAT. #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/TdoSN6ZyIh

— Trevor🦋 (@RadioLamb) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:36 pm

Rev. Jackson said if y’all can stand y’alls Black asses in line for #ArethaHomegoing then y’all can stand in line to vote! Rev. coming thru with the shade! #ThatsHowIHeardIt

— PragmaticObotsUnite (@PragObots) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:29 pm

Ooooh, did y’all hear that?? Judge Mathis talking about his last convo with Aretha about the Flint water and he called out Snyder! #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/UahR3sFRiU

— PragmaticObotsUnite (@PragObots) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:28 pm

Waiting on Fantasia to snatch whatever fade I thought I had. #ArethaHomegoing

Look how ready she is.
Get into her serenity.
Feel the power of her vocals reverberate from the screen. pic.twitter.com/5COFuxInsg

— Ernest Owens (@MrErnestOwens) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:25 pm

Im not sayin one was better than the other buuut…. #ArethaFranklinHomegoing #JohnMcCain #johnmccainfuneral #ArethaFrankinFuneral #Blacktwitter #BillClinton #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/U9Q9kCO8yw

— K♥ssie Edwards (@KassieME) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:22 pm

RON ISLEY SINGING HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW.

I’m done.

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:21 pm

Chaka having the lyrics stapled to her fan is everything that I love about being black! #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/zBL5gZjx6G

— Adrienne Nichole (@AdrienneSpeaks) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:20 pm

Chaka came out there draped like Andre Leon Talley with inches on that wig and the words to Going Up Yonder taped to a fan. This is the blackest funeral I have EVER seen. #ArethaHomegoing

— "Nothing Against YOU, I just LOVE ME!" (@sawngbyrd28) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:19 pm

Bet cash money some of these candies being passed around. #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/POzsD7AC5y

— ASHANTI 💙💛🐩 (@clifftothemound) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:18 pm

“Nothing sounded better to me than my grandmother’s voice. Her voice brought peace.” #ArethaHomegoing https://t.co/wIK4UY3Alv

— theGrio.com (@theGrio) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:18 pm

.@ChakaKhan’s fan is not only functional, but instrumental. She’s not about to get on this stage & embarrass herself while she honors the #QueenOfSoul

Sing Chaka! #ArethaHomegoing

— The Root (@TheRoot) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:16 pm

“Death does not hurt, life does. Dead people don’t cry and they don’t have pain. Aretha has been granted the freedom she needs to soar. Aretha has lost her fear of flying and she has had a status change.. she is now counted among the ARRIVED.” #ArethaHomegoing

— The Root (@TheRoot) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:11 pm

LOL!

my grandmother in North Carolina has informed me that her Seasoned Saints group will be throwing their own repast as soon as services have come to a close

— Dad (@fivefifths) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:10 pm

CHAKA!!

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 2:05 pm

@qlynngreen
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The fact this minister said “RUTS” instead of “Roots” >> I love me an old school country preacher! #ArethaHomegoing

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:56 pm

My mama just sent me this photo of my country ass favorite cousin in her damn church dress crying watching this funeral. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 #ArethaHomegoing #ArethaFranklinFuneral pic.twitter.com/59QAgISZMX

— Virgos are coming (@disorderedstar) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:55 pm

This outfit is perfection

This👏🏾is👏🏾how👏🏾you👏🏾show👏🏾up👏🏾to👏🏾#ArethaHomegoing @TasiasWord doing us proud! pic.twitter.com/zkEwDB1g5l

— The Root (@TheRoot) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:54 pm

“Shirley is problematic, but she is also here for praise break, speaking in tongues segment of the audience.” – @panamajackson #ArethaHomegoing

— The Root (@TheRoot) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:54 pm

Shirley Caesar came to usher in the “Christian Cardio” portion of #ArethaHomecoming

— The Root (@TheRoot) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:53 pm

Next shift getting ready: 1. Extra Large Handkerchiefs to cover knees. 2. Larger Sheets to cover up Holy Ghost Fall Outs 3. Peppermints for low Shuga #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/3XviBL5pce

— Sweet.Honey.Iced.Tea (@itisdayday) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:50 pm

Actress Jenifer Lewis sings a bit of the song she wrote for #Aretha outside of Greater Grace Temple. She gave the performance last night at Chene Park, today she tells the press that she always said Aretha was from Neptune, because her voice was otherwordly. pic.twitter.com/Gcw5pZgtj4

— Detroit Free Press (@freep) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:49 pm

A reminder that we are attending services as a family on this morning using #ArethaHomecoming.

The ushers will direct you to a seat.

No, not the first two rows, that’s family.

No, not that row either. It’s honored guests and speakers.

No, not… just follow the usher, please https://t.co/8fwNLRzYcr

— Naima Cochrane (@naima) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:47 pm

Our Editor-in-Chief @blacksnob is live at #ArethaFranklinFuneral and you’ll all be pleased to know that they did our auntie RIGHT.

The #QueenOfSoul is draped in a long gown, gold sequins and gold red bottom shoes. #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/xirbRrnnkr

— The Root (@TheRoot) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:46 pm

The correspondents are surprised that they changed Aretha’s outfit THREE times. Aretha will not be out here looking like yesterday. That’s not how any of this works. #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/B5msh0lpty

— The Root (@TheRoot) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:45 pm

#ArethaFranklinFuneral pic.twitter.com/F3Vmmgp6BA

— Gregory Philipps (@gregphil) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:42 pm

The Clark Sisters are about to sing Heaven DOWN!!! #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/bEOh4Z0b6z

— Champagne Velvet Lining (@JStar4e) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:42 pm

pic.twitter.com/9x9DrPuMOB

— Cadillac (@Cadillac) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:41 pm

@LoniLove
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Only Aretha could get Bill Clinton, Jesse Jackson, and Al Sharpton sitting with Louis Farrakhan #ArethaHomegoing

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:39 pm

Pastor just said that this was going to be a lengthy service, so you’ve been warned by a man of God.

Turned to your neighbor & say 🗣NEIGHBOR! Get comfortable. #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/NquhUd5z6R

— The Root (@TheRoot) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:38 pm

Now THIS is a program baby! 👉🏾RT @APEntertainment: The program for Aretha Franklin's funeral #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/s09IYE2mWG

— Quay and CC (@Demgirlsgood) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:37 pm

LOL

No, Aretha Franklin's funeral hasn't started yet. It'll begin when it begins. #ArethaFranklinFuneral

WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/jkhZp0DADW

— Detroit Free Press (@freep) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:36 pm

Shirley Caesar is a national treasure. She carries the Holy Ghost like a bottle of hot sauce. #ArethaHomegoing

— Geneva S. Thomas (@GenevaSThomas) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:34 pm

“Black funerals follow the spirit and not a schedule.” #ArethaHomegoing

— The Root (@TheRoot) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:33 pm

LOL

I know that’s right.

Is anyone doing work in America?… Y'all at work but not doing it.. just checking #ArethaHomegoing

— Chad Stephens (@StephensConslt) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:32 pm

HOW I GOT OVER!!

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:31 pm

The poor white attendees at the #ArethaHomegoing are getting an anthropological lesson on the black funeral and its wholesale departure from the construct of time.

— Dre Lou (@dre_lou) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:29 pm

Come with it, Pastor!!

TELL IT, Ms. Ceasar!!!

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:28 pm

https://t.co/wr0rx1eo8i

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:27 pm

.@TheRevAl: "Trump said 'she used to work for me'. No, she used to perform for you — she worked for us. Aretha never took orders from nobody but God!" pic.twitter.com/1fqsrVc3z1

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:27 pm

WATCH: @TheRevAl reads a letter from President Obama to friends and family of Aretha Franklin at her funeral celebration in Detroit. https://t.co/87UJ9u5dHS pic.twitter.com/CbeeHNy5xB

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:26 pm

WATCH: @TheRevAl comments on Pres. Trump's reaction to Aretha Franklin's death and also reads a letter from President Obama at her funeral celebration in Detroit. https://t.co/sA6JXBZJ4w

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:23 pm

The congregation asserts "We Got Your Back" to @RepMaxineWaters at Aretha Franklin's funeral https://t.co/87UJ9u5dHS pic.twitter.com/1vUtSADwkh

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:22 pm

LIVE: Former President Bill Clinton speaks at funeral celebration for Aretha Franklin. https://t.co/2C7Ne5IbeJ pic.twitter.com/12ia0K2rWp

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:17 pm

Respect for others underpins all we do in the @BritishArmy so it was no surprise that the @WelshGuardsBand paid tribute to musical icon and inspiration #ArethaFranklin at Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace today. @RoyalFamily #ArethaFranklinFuneral #RESPECT pic.twitter.com/ho7fvjEuMh

— The Army in London (@ArmyInLondon) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:16 pm

Ali greeting Aretha…#ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/hynFn2B90q

— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:11 pm

I'm not saying nothing #ArethaHomegoing Aretha ain't about tell God to give me GOUT.

— A Rose Is Still A Rose (@PoeticJusticeK) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:08 pm

Eric Holder: "Her family shared her with Detroit. Detroit shared her with America" #ArethaFranklinHomegoing #ArethaFranklinFuneral https://t.co/G6rrWRPhj6

— Variety (@Variety) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:06 pm

This is very tough for Gladys Knight. We talked before the funeral started. She’s taking this loss hard. “My sister is gone.” Folks forget these women Came up in the music game together and it was NOT easy. She is 74. Aretha was 76. #ArethaFranklinHomegoing

— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:03 pm

Bill Clinton gonna keep playing around until one the mothers or the ushers come and slap his neck from behind #ArethaHomegoing

— Ashleigh (@ashhh_leigh7) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 1:00 pm

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We still gotta get through Fantasia, Yolanda Adams, Jennifer Hudson, Shirley Caesar, Chaka Khan, and Jennifer Holliday. #ArethaHomegoing

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 12:59 pm

I ♥️ twitter#BillClinton #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/MaEhABddoR

— ReallyDon'tTrump🐩 (@reallyDontTrump) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 12:58 pm

Here’s to all the stuff I had planned today and instead I’m watching #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/mPifmHmmrU

— Sheree 😈 (@leap29baby) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 12:58 pm

She was always OURS.
– Eric Holder

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 12:56 pm

.@RepMaxineWaters got on this screen and reminded us #WakandaForever

A maverick. An icon. A mood #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/ntCRM9jHLH

— The Root (@TheRoot) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 12:53 pm

#ArethaHomegoing

Pastor: We're already 90 mins late. Please help us stay to the program. If you're coming up to read a Bible verse, please do just that. Unfortunately we don't have time for stories.

Every single speaker: pic.twitter.com/VSfpSeKyLX

— April (@ReignOfApril) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 12:52 pm

Please look at Rev Jesse Jackson’s reaction. Oh man. #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/LXvSxJksvx

— Makho Ndlovu (@makhondlovu) August 31, 2018

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SouthernGirl2 says:

August 31, 2018 at 12:52 pm

Gladys Knight reveals at Aretha Franklin funeral she also has pancreatic cancer https://t.co/gXKJCm9HcV via @detroitnews

— KalineCountry (@KalineCountry) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 12:51 pm

We can go from throw down gospel to Ave Maria…yes, that’s how we roll.

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 12:50 pm

The entire black community waiting to judge the performances at #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/FuIVFxjSZn

— The Root (@TheRoot) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 12:46 pm

Cicely Tyson, the Black Community's Mother looks gorgeous.#ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/KfDgOeJGk7

— N'Kosi Oates (@NKosiOates) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 12:45 pm

Aretha Franklin, her father C.L. Franklin, and her sister Carolyn. #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/qlBJD2MfOL

— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 12:44 pm

The program.#ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/zmJXXxuk0i

— Leah D. Daughtry (@LeahDaughtry) August 31, 2018

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SouthernGirl2 says:

August 31, 2018 at 12:43 pm

The QUEEN is celebrated today! 🙌🏽

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SouthernGirl2 says:

August 31, 2018 at 12:43 pm

Outside Aretha Franklin’s funeral, pink Cadillacs fill the streets https://t.co/1yOuLwZc2n pic.twitter.com/ijwHzKT63D

— CNN (@CNN) August 31, 2018

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August 31, 2018 at 12:42 pm

WATCH: @TheRevAl reads a letter from President Obama to friends and family of Aretha Franklin at her funeral celebration in Detroit. https://t.co/87UJ9u5dHS pic.twitter.com/CbeeHNy5xB

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) August 31, 2018

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August 31, 2018 at 12:40 pm

At Changing of Guard at Buckingham Palace this morning, Respect paid to Aretha Franklin. pic.twitter.com/UEKa0ekmf5

— Chris Botta (@ChrisBottaNHL) August 31, 2018

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SouthernGirl2 says:

August 31, 2018 at 12:39 pm

Rikyrah, you always bring it. Thank you so much!

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SouthernGirl2 says:

August 31, 2018 at 12:38 pm

If you want to stream Aretha's funeral: https://t.co/Saf7vGBmQj

— Cocoa Mama (@SeauxCocoa) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 8:43 am

When the @CNN reporter refers to the #ArethaFranklinFuneral as a "HOMEGOING." On behalf of every Black journalist that was ever told to change that in a script… a major #JournoLife THANK YOU! News managers will learn to RESPECT our culture. It's not a fad. #QueenOfSoul pic.twitter.com/VDwdo7a6yk

— Nicki Mayo (@nickimayonews) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 8:42 am

A lot of pink Cadillacs rolls in at Greater Grace Temple… #ArethaFranklinFuneral #arethafranklin #detroit #rip pic.twitter.com/cRGlIJPz1y

— Jay Gray (@jaygraymatters) August 31, 2018

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 8:27 am

At Changing of Guard at Buckingham Palace this morning, Respect paid to Aretha Franklin. pic.twitter.com/UEKa0ekmf5

— Chris Botta (@ChrisBottaNHL) August 31, 2018

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August 31, 2018 at 8:23 am

The voice of all the generations that heard her and many, many to come because she is real.

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Dallas Newton says:

August 31, 2018 at 7:51 am

Your singing is so needed in today’s musical world. But it was time for you to be free. I’ll miss you in the world Aretha. I feel like I’m losing an old friend. Thanks for coming.

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rikyrah says:

August 31, 2018 at 7:51 am

Link to the Live coverage of #ArethaFranklinFuneral service in Detroit https://t.co/wKppK2W48R

— 👸🏿Crystal4Obama✊🏿 (@crtconsu) August 31, 2018

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Ametia says:

August 31, 2018 at 7:28 am

All HAIL the Queen.👸

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