6.2K views · 492 reactions | "'Respect' became an anthem to us, and if you track that she went from the Jim Crow days to singing at the inauguration of the first black president, Aretha Franklin's music and life showed the growth and empowerment of blacks in America. She was our soundtrack." -Reverend Al Sharpton Check out this video highlighting Aretha’s legacy in the Civil Rights Movement, and how her anthem affected people around the world. | Aretha Franklin | Facebook