SILVER SPRING, MD – August 16, 2018 –ย As the world mourns the tremendous loss of American treasure Aretha Franklin, theย music legend, Civil Rights champion and renowned ‘Queen of Soul,’ย Urban One announcesย plans to honor her life, legacy and impact on humanity withย special encore presentations of interviews and news specialsย on TV One, special digital content acrossย Interactive One sites and all REACH Media and Radio One stations, hosts,ย shows and sites.
Below is the TV One programming lineup for Arethaย Franklin’sย tribute starting Thursday, 8/17/2018.
TONIGHT: THURSDAY, AUGUST 16
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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: ย 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
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TV One on One: ย Aretha Franklin (11 a.m. ET/10 C)
Aretha: ย Frankly Speaking (12 p.m. ET/11 C)
URBAN ONE FOUNDER AND CHAIRPERSONย CATHY HUGHES HONORS AND REMEMBERS THE LEGACY OF HER FRIEND, ARETHA FRANKLIN
“Today I join my community, my industry and the world in mourning the loss andย celebrating the life of my dear sister, friend, and ally, Aretha Franklin. Iย send my love and offerย prayers of grace and peace to the members of her family, her friends and colleagues who walkedย alongside her and shared herย with tens of millions of fans around the world.I have so many fond memories of Aretha. Throughout her career, I was blessed to shareย her music and her iconic story. I am humbled to have been a part of her journey and to have servedย as an eyewitness to the evolution of her artistry and the formation of her legacy.ยLike many of our musicians, Aretha’s musical roots are embedded in the black church,ย and gospel music was at her core. Her talent transcended genres and not only earned her the title ofย the “Queen of Soul” but also the distinction of being the first woman to be inducted into the Rockย and Roll Hall of Fame. Andย while many will remember her for all of the titles she has received, Iยbelieve, Aretha Franklin, in her own words, said it best,’being a singer is aย natural gift. It meansย I’m using to the highest degree possible the gift thatย God gave me to use. I’m happy with that.’ยAnd Aretha Franklin, so are we. Rest in peace my sister.”