to detroit and in the 1950s developed probably the most powerful ministry in detroit, the first bethel baptist church, located in what was then the black bottom of detroit, and was so popular that hundreds of people would line up to listen to her sermons on the loudspeaker. he also was very active in civil rights and was the driving force that brought martin luther king to detroit in the summer of 1963, where he delivered his "i have a dream" speech a few months before it became famous in washington. and aretha herself continued that message over the years, singing and supporting civil rights at every possible opportunity. >> and david, right now reverend al sharpton, our colleague and friend, is speaking, and i want to listen to his message. >> it is easy to celebrate the gifts that god gives. it is more difficult when