ATLANTA — The Atlanta pastor who made waves for his social commentary during the Queen of Soul's marathon funeral, Friday, is not apologizing for what he said. Aretha Franklin herself hand picked Rev.

The Rev. Jasper Williams Jr. is used to controversy. Having been a pastor for more than five decades and a community leader, he knows not everyone will agree with what he says. "I know it's ...

*(Via NewsOne) – Aretha Franklin’s memorial service on Friday was an incredible way to honor a woman who deserves even more. Also, the service is maybe the largest and most-viewed religious gathering ...

Aretha Franklin's family has issued a statement saying the eulogy delivered by Atlanta pastor Jasper Williams Jr. was "offensive and distasteful." Williams, pastor emeritus, of Salem Bible Church, was ...

Aretha Franklin’s family has condemned comments made during the singer’s eulogy last week as “offensive and distasteful.” The “Queen of Soul” died Aug. 16 at the age of 76 after a battle with ...

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*Aretha Franklin’s family and some black people have criticized the pastor who delivered her eulogy for the same reason some white people have criticized Colin Kaepernick and NFL players: Because ...

ATLANTA (AP) — A fiery, old-school pastor who is under fire for saying black America is losing “its soul” at Aretha Franklin’s funeral stands firm by his words with the hope critics can understand his ...

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