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Isaiah Thomas

Chaka Khan performs at the funeral for Aretha Franklin at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan, on August 31st, 2018.
Social Justice

Too Much and Still Not Enough: Mourning Aretha Franklin

The funerals of my Muslim childhood were quick and modest. But I've learned to love the extended gospel funeral. Aretha's homegoing reminded me why.

By Hanif Abdurraqib