Queen Aretha Franklin stars at SWWT's 'Spirit of a Woman' Reception and Concert

Even though Queen Aretha declared that her appearance at the Chicago Theatre on New Year's Eve was her final tour, she didn't say that she would cease singing. It has already been proven that she is still active. Queen Aretha will headline the entertainment at Southwest Women Working Together's fundraising event, "The Spirit of a Woman," that is scheduled for June 13, at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr.

Sharing the spotlight with Queen Aretha will be India.Arie and Iyala Vanzant will serves as hostess for the reception. SWWT is a Chicago-based organization, that for 29 years has made it its mission, to help women and children fleeing domestic violence.

Some of the …