Are transgender activists lobbying music streaming platforms to remove Aretha Franklin’s famous song “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” on grounds it’s offensive to trans women? No, but […] The post A parody account critici
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PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Parody account criticizing Aretha Franklin’s ‘Natural Woman’ sparks confusion
“Aretha Franklin’s 1968 song ‘A Natural Woman’ deemed ‘offensive’ by trans community.”
Full Fact→ Claim trans activists found Aretha Franklin song offensive based on joke tweet
Despite initially sharing media coverage of its tweet, the account then claimed it was a parody.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Satirical TMCA Tweet TCMA Demanding Aretha Franklin’s ‘Natural Woman’ Spotify Removal Is NOT Real — ‘Trans Cultural Mindfulness Alliance’ Is a Spoof
Did a Norwegian group of trans activists request that Aretha Franklin's song "Natural Woman" be removed from audio streaming services Spotify and Apple Music on January 20, 2023? No, that's not true: The account that started the thread on
Snopes→ Was Aretha Franklin’s Voice Declared a ‘Natural Resource’ in Michigan?
The late singer's home state honored her in many ways.
Snopes→ 3 Handwritten Wills Found in Aretha Franklin’s Home
One version was inside a spiral notebook under cushions, said an attorney for Franklin's estate.
Snopes→ Fans Mourn Aretha Franklin at Gospel-Infused Public Viewing
As they approached, people who came from as far away as Las Vegas and Miami cried, crossed themselves, bowed their heads or blew kisses.
Snopes→ Did Aretha Franklin ‘Work for’ Donald Trump on Numerous Occasions?
Remarking on the Queen of Soul's passing in August 2018, President Trump said, "She worked for me on numerous occasions."
Snopes→ Did Fox News Use an Image of Patti LaBelle During Their Aretha Franklin Tribute?
Fox News accidentally included a photograph of singer Patti LaBelle instead of Aretha Franklin as they reported on the latter's passing.
Snopes→ The Thrill and the Truth of Aretha Franklin
Like the best actors and poets, nothing came between how Aretha Franklin felt and what she could express, between what she expressed and how we responded.
Snopes→ ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin Has Died
Funeral arrangements will be announced in the coming days.
Snopes→ Vigil Held at Detroit Church for Aretha Franklin
Franklin canceled planned concerts earlier this year after she was ordered by her doctor to stay off the road and rest up.
Snopes→ Beyoncé Honors Ailing Aretha Franklin at Detroit Concert
Beyoncé dedicated her performance with husband Jay Z to the Queen of Soul drawing a thunderous roar from Aretha Franklin’s hometown of Detroit.
Snopes→ Aretha Franklin is Seriously Ill
The Queen of Soul canceled planned concerts earlier this year after she was ordered by her doctor to stay off the road and rest up.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: This Video Does NOT Show President Biden Making Transphobic Remarks — Audio Is Digitally Manipulated
Did President Joe Biden go on a transphobic rant live on national television? No, that's not true: A viral video mimicking his manner of speech had the authentic sound replaced with a made-up voice-over, probably utilizing a deep fake tec