HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON

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HAPPY 51ST BIRTHDAY OUR KING OF POP MICHAEL JACKSON

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Through his creative body of work, advocacy initiatives and multi-million dollar charity efforts, Michael Jackson raised international awareness and support for some of the most complex and timeless issues confronting the human condition.  AIDS, cancer, famine, homelessness, gang violence, racism, totalitarianism, environmental degradation, child abuse, violations of animal rights, restrictions on freedom of speech and other infringements upon basic civil liberties are just some of the difficult subjects Jackson tackled by leveraging the power of his celebrity.  Michael Jackson’s intuitive understanding of the problems besetting the human ecological system was uncanny and uncharacteristic for any entertainer close to his magnitude.

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A deeper analysis of Michael Jackson’s work reveals an individual with a burning concern for improving the lives of the disadvantaged and persecuted around the world.  The passion and verve with which Jackson digs his hands into the soil and grasps the trees in his video for “Earth Song,” an operatic piece where he addresses environment and animal welfare,  is a reflection of a leader of humanity who cares deeply about the issues he is challenging. Global events in the weeks surrounding Jackson’s death alone directly mirror the complex problems for which he attempted to raise international awareness

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Michael Jackson spoke out loudly against these forms of racism and repression and attempted to ignite our passion to prevent the continuance of such abuse, neglect and discrimination.  How are we now missing this message when it is even more crucial for it to be absorbed into the public mind?  Not only do Michael Jackson’s cries of awakening continue to be ignored, we have lost focus on the social relevance of Michael Jackson in our cultural timeline.

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Jackson’s symbol has the power to force what might be a difficult and uncomfortable period of public self-reflection,  brought to light for the masses. Michael Jackson’s tremendous talent, success, wealth and public adoration, Michael Jackson was much more than an entertainer.  His contributions to the entertainment field are no doubt profound.  it is his broad cultural impact that truly transcends economic, social, political, racial, religious and generational barriers.  Jackson rose from being simply a magical performer into becoming a humanitarian of historic import.  He was a modern day messenger, a visionary storyteller who raised the level of consciousness for citizens across national boundaries

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This level of contribution is what the social contract demands of those who are blessed with natural gifts, power and wealth.  As history progresses and Jackson’s symbol and work are analyzed in conjunction with the unfolding of human events, the important cultural relevance of his persona will be uncovered.  Like a piece of classic Greek literature that embodies timeless themes of human striving and suffering, Michael Jackson’s canon and celebrity will come to hold a similar place in the modern day cultural pantheon.

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Michael Jackson throughout his career and now in his death is driven by the fact that Jackson, as a symbolic figure, forces us to look in the mirror and face the difficult and sometimes intractable problems of our society.

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MICHAEL JACKSON THE KING OF POP HUMANITARIAN AND CHARITIES. 1.IN 1984Pepsi settled out of court, and Jackson donated his $1.5 million settlement to the Brotman Medical Center in Culver City, California, which now has a "Michael Jackson Burn Center".[30] 2.He also co-wrote the charity single "We Are the World" in 1985 with Lionel Richie, which was released worldwide to aid the poor in the U.S. and Africa. It became one of the best-selling singles of all time, with nearly 20 million copies sold and millions of dollars donated to famine relief 3. Jackson founded the "Heal the World Foundation" in 1992. The charity organization brought underprivileged children to Jackson's ranch to enjoy theme park rides that Jackson had built on the property. The foundation also sent millions of dollars around the globe to help children threatenMed by war and disease. 4. The Dangerous World Tour began on June 27, 1992, and finished on November 11, 1993. Jackson performed to 3.5 million people in 67 concerts. All profits from the concerts went to the "Heal the World Foundation", raising millions of dollars in relief. 5. He sold the broadcast rights to his Dangerous world tour to HBO for $20 million, a record-breaking deal that still stands.[72] Following the illness and death of Ryan White, Jackson helped draw public attention to HIV/AIDS, something that was still controversial at the time.

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66. He publicly pleaded with the Clinton Administration at Bill Clinton's Inaugural Gala to give more money to HIV/AIDS charities and research 7. Throughout June 1999, Jackson was involved in a number of charitable events. He joined Luciano Pavarotti for a benefit concert in Modena, Italy. The show was in support of the non-profit organization War Child, and raised a million dollars for the refugees of Kosovo, as well as additional funds for the children of Guatemala. 8. Later that month, Jackson organized a set of "Michael Jackson & Friends" benefit concerts in Germany and Korea. Other artists involved included Slash, The Scorpions, Boyz II Men, Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey, A. R. Rahman, Prabhu Deva Sundaram, Shobana Chandrakumar, Andrea Bocelli and Luciano Pavarotti. The proceeds went to the "Nelson Mandela Children's Fund", the Red Cross and UNESCO. 9. In the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, Jackson helped organize the United We Stand: What More Can I Give benefit concert at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. 10.2005 THE JACKSON WAS REUNITED TO DO SHOWS FOR THE TSUNAMI RELIEF VICTIMS and proceeds went to TSUNAMI Victims provided medicines, clothes, shelter, food and water for victims.

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