The post office building is located close to the concert amphitheater on the Detroit River that also is named for Franklin, just about 5 miles from downtown Detroit.
Diana Ross and Aretha Franklin both performed at the NFL's biggest game in their hometown of Detroit. These 8 Superbowl acts have Michigan connections.
Yesterday at the Detroit Tigers game in Comerica Park, a moment of silence was held for the 'Queen Of Soul' before the game. Just as the moment of silence began, a beautiful rainbow appeared
It was Monday night, August 19th, 1996. Almost twenty-two years ago to the day. The Queen, Aretha Franklin came to Kalamazoo to play Miller Auditorium.