Historian unites campus to commemorate diva

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By: Jaimie Albright

Editor-in-Chief

Students and faculty have the opportunity to plunge into the life of feminist and diva, Aretha Franklin in an engaging review of her impact on America.  

In honor of Black History Month, Hudson Valley Community College invited Donald A. Hyman, Urban Historian, to present “Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul- Activism Pride and Respect” Tuesday, Feb. 19 from noon – 2 p.m. in CTR 204.

Hyman will educate the campus of the life she lived, the music she belted and the impact she made to the world.

Franklin became sensational when she was young and lived a life in the spotlight. She not only used her talent to entertain the world with powerful, soul anthems like “Respect”, but became a prominent advocate in the domestic abuse community for women.

“The time period that she is exploding is also a time period when America is changing in social values [and] in terms of the way it’s recognizing people’s potential,” Hyman said.

Enjoy free food and music while attending an inspirational, entertaining and educational presentation by Hyman.