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This commentary by a Fox 2 Detroit evening anchor is adapted with permission from Facebook. It’s his response to complaints about coverage of Aretha Franklin’s career and legacy.
By Roop Raj
If someone famous dies, the media will cover it. When that someone was a superstar and icon who lived in your city, it’s the media's job to cover it with diligence.
The author and the queen of soul at her December 2016 holiday party. (Facebook photo)
This is out of respect for all the contributions this person made to the world around her and the city she adopted as home. I haven’t the slightest idea how this concept is lost on anyone.
For those who sent callous and calculated direct social media messages and emails wondering why we were covering such a legend leaving our world, do yourself a favor and read a little about who Aretha Franklin was and what she meant to others. Her songs gave voice to the voiceless and hope to the hopeless.
If you still don't get it, talk to someone who does and do it with genuine curiosity.
If you’re still upset at the coverage, turn it off and realize the issue is not with the media but perhaps something you need to look at a little deeper. Why such a visceral reaction? What is truly bothering you about a woman so talented and grand getting her due R-E-S-P-E-C-T?
The issue isn't always with what’s being covered. Sometimes it’s the way you're receiving it and some issues you may have with people who are, well, different than you.
This isn't about politics. This isn't about fake or real news. This is about some type of disdain and hatred you may have towards certain people. Something to think about before blasting reporters for covering someone who shaped the world and our fine town.
