The State of Black Funerals

Why is now that when black people die, their funerals become must-see events of the year? Coretta Scott King's funeral is the major black networking event of the year (so far), not a Homegoing celebration. They have Oprah, 4 Presidents of the US, all the black Congressmen (just about), Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder and other wannabees and major players as well. I hope that I never become so famous, that a SWAT team and a church that seats 10,000 is necessary. I plan to become big, but hopefully my funeral will not be a mockery or a Who's Who of Black America event! Did get to see a portion of my (former) Pastor's head and face yesterday when Andrew Young was talking about King at Ebenezer. That is the first that I have seen him since he left DMCC --> Ebenezer. I wonder how he is holding up.