Why Aretha Franklin Is Wearing Red at Her Public Viewing

Thousands of fans are paying their respects to the Queen of Soul. Mourners lined up around Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum of African American history to see their idol, Aretha Franklin before she is laid to rest. Franklin will be buried in a red lace dress because she's an honorary member of sorority Delta Sigma Theta, Inside Edition has learned. Red is the sorority's color. InsideEdition.com's Leigh Scheps ( / leightvreporter ) has more. #InsideEdition

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We lost so many Great people this Year , Avicii , XXX , John Mccain ...😢💔💔

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Damn, it's open casket 😨

[@RayMak]

A true legend

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R.I.P, bless her an absolute legend

[@nichking0499]

Hasn’t been a week and we lost 12 people

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She was actually buried in a golden gown

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She was my jazz musician project person. She was a great person and RIP Aretha

[@alisejones2997]

The most !!! Beautiful queen 👸 Of soul .. !!!! R. I. P ❤️❤️

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Tremendous voice, ❤️

[@halfword]

is there something wrong with red?

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I didn't know she was Delta Sigma Theta you go girl

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😥😢 so sad RIP

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Rest In Peace <3

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TUNE IN INTO INSIDE EDITION TO SEE WHAT KIND OF LIPSTICK SHE USED.

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My teacher is from delta sigma teta I’m sorry if I

[@jefft7705]

Dang Aretha got the legs crossed and everything...RESPECT. R.I.P

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Goodnight Queen 👑👼🏽🎼🎤💕🙏🏾❤️

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I respect everyone.........

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i’m so sad I’m about to cry

[@lindaliang3825]

Fabulous musician, singer, the world's loss...I have to go to Detroit, MI to pay my respects soon.