ARETHA FRANKLIN TO GET NAACP AWARD

Aretha Franklin

Singing legend Aretha Franklin is to become the fourth recipient of the National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People Vanguard prize at the 39th annual Image Awards.The honor is given to stars whose "groundbreaking work" increases "understanding and awareness of social and racial issues". Past recipients are Steven Spielberg, Stanley Kramer and Prince. Franklin will get her award at the Image Awards on February 14th.

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