Friday, June 25, 2010

Media - The Racial Wars....Reviisted


Hello everyone, I wrote his article last year, and it still holds true, so I'm reposting it for the one's who missed it....and others who may want to revisit.
Media - The Racial Wars....

I am appalled at the way the media has governed themselves during the passing of Legendary Pop Icon Michael Jackson, more and more I'm reminded of what a racist society we live in. ABC,NBC,CBS,CNN,FOX,PEOPLE,TMZ,Bill O'Reilly,Perez(Miserable Homo)Hilton,E,People,Us,Barbara Walters,Martin Bashir(All could easily be members of a modern day KKK) and countless others let us not forget that we're talking about a person here, an 'innocent' media icon that transformed racial and language barriers, he is someone’s child, a father, and a brother.

The world is still in mourning that the largest popular entertainer in the world has passed on. If that wasn't sad enough, it clearly became apparent that this man as a person didn't seem to matter, what was apparent and crystal clear, is that they were out to rip his skin to pieces, and left no stone unturned. I don't know what led to his death. I'm heartbroken that it happened. All the joy that he brought to so many lives, its unfortunate he wasn't able to get the love and care in return.

When 'Thriller' was released in 1982 and his 'celebrity' went into another stratosphere, everyone wanted to know Michael Jackson, and everyone wanted to lay some type of claim to him, the media couldn't get enough of him. Was it because they wanted to feel that was a part of a genius being? He seemed to have an endless supply of friends and industry clout, all deserving, because this was history in the making. Finally someone who put in the time, work and dedication was opening doors originally nailed shut. The old boy network, couldn't deny that America was witnessing something and someone out of this world. Accolades came from all over the world, for the hard work, craftsmanship, and dedication he was rewarded with the largest selling album in the world, and the icing on the cake was winning 8 Grammys Awards including 'Album of the Year'.

With all the joy, I guess the media started to resent his success, or was it too much success for a black man, who changed the rules of the game. Could a black man really be larger than a Caucasian entertainer? Hmm, was it too much exposure, did it become too hard to believe or better yet, too much to accept, all of sudden the media turned on Michael Jackson, one day I turned on the telly, and the caption read 'Michael Jackson accused of child molestation' the world of celebrity and journalism wanted to distance themselves from him with judgment. I NEVER believed that Michael Jackson was a pedophile, the man, who kids, teens and adults adored, was left with a bad rap, though never ever proven guilty, seems that white America had made up their minds, none of his high powered friends were there, why? Some African Americans such as Quincy Jones, Oprah Winfrey and Katt Williams seem to jump on the band wagon too.

You can NEVER deny that the King of Pop broke records and knocked down barriers. He's given to more charitable organizations than ANY other artist in history period! He taught entertainer's how to be philanthropists. I still can't understand how or why the media wanted his blood. Here's an entertainer who never got to enjoy his childhood, one who gave so freely of himself to make a better way for other's to follow. He accepted all the ridicule, all the rhetoric and ill will, and he did it with class and dignity, still loving, still creating, still forgiving and still encouraged to do more, and if possible, he was inspired to be more.

On June 25Th Michael Joseph Jackson passed away, instead of mourning the loss of the largest Pop Icon in American history. Never mind that his parents lossed their child, his siblings lost their brother, and his three kids lost their father. All that matters to the media were to sensationalized what 'they' felt led up to his death. 24 hours coverage for almost two weeks, speculation ran rampant. Why is it always a double standard for African Americans? White America can say and do whatever the hell they please and it's allowed. The school of journalism that I went to was not about tabloid and smut. Who is the benefactor of ratings success? Everyone wants to make money off of Michael Jackson's life and legacy, and it appears that it's done by any means necessary.

The truth of the matter is regardless of what popular opinion is, FACTS speaks, and the FACTS say that America and globally is in mourning, because the greatest entertainer of the world has passed away. FACT remains, he's a father who leaves three children behind to mourn his loss, and he leaves a Mother and Father, and siblings to mourn his loss and legions of fans who 'didn't stop', because we couldn't get enough.
FACT Michael Jackson legacy of music will live on forever in the hearts of his family, true friends and fans, and NO media smut can ever tarnish that image EVER!!

May his soul get the peace now, in the after life that he so richly deserves and was denied during his time here on earth.

12 comments:

  1. This article is hostile, but with merit. I didn't see this last year, but youre on the money, the media tried to destroy him, and are still using his name for monster ratings.

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  2. Michael you will always be in our hearts.I will never forget the day you passed away Michael. I simply could not believe it and even now it doesn't seem real, oh why did it happen. I never got to see you in concert, which I bitterly regret. I did see the Thriller live show in London, which I really enjoyed [with a few tears], it brought back memories for me at school in the seventies, dancing to the jacksons music. I always felt I grew up with you Michael, as we were born the same year and month you were always there like a friend. You will always be remembered. GOD BLESS, REST IN PEACE MICHAEL. Love you always Sue

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  3. This picture is amazing, look so modern. I think short hair suits him very well.

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  4. I remember the first time i saw you at TV.I was fascinated i could not stop watching YOU.
    YOU have really changed my life..I have grown up with your music and i can not forget your smile..I`m only 15 but i know what IS your message:L.O.V.E. and as a fan i`ll spread it everywhere..
    YOU were a great person and a compassionate man.Many people have been influenced by YOU and because of YOU the world is a better place for us but we have to heal it for YOU ,in YOUR memory.
    I know that today is the saddest day for a whole world but we try not to cry because YOU want us to be happy and to sing YOUR song..
    I will miss YOU forever and i` will never be the same but i know for sure that i`ll never let you go from my heart..
    I can not accept that YOU are not here because YOU live in my heart and everything i do i do it for you because YOU are the world for me..
    Like your song say:I just can`t stop loving YOU..
    I hope YOU are smiling there..

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  5. Michael... I don't believe those counts of child molestation. You were a good man who liked to make children happy and not have a childhood like your own. You were a great man and you did not deserve to die... it was only a little while before your "This is It" concert. You must have been practising for a long time and you didn't even get the chance to do one date ! R.I.P King of Pop

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  6. I completely agree with you Kevin, this article needs to be in a publication, you told it like it is.
    Mary

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  7. I just printed out this ariticle and I'm going to send it to my friends, we all feel the same way that you do. Articles like this never see the light of day, the world of journalism has drastically changed.
    Thanks for posting out feelings.
    Genieve

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  8. this article is very powerful Kevin and passionate. Iapplied your love and dedication.
    Michael dealt with a lot of awful press, and they live to tear him down, he held his head high. I respect him and his artistry.

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  9. I can't breathe....you said allthe things that I wanted to say last year, this year and for the rest ofmy life cuz this shit doesn't change or let up.

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  10. All of those rumor were fake, they were jealous of his fame.
    If AEG Live(the company producing MJ's new tour) hadnt forced Dr. Conrad Murray to administer the strong drugs Propofol(Deprivan) everyday to him for six weeks so he could rest well for his upcoming shows, Michael would NOT have died on June 25th. :/ I hate Dr. Conrad Murray.
    HIS MUSIC WILL LIVE FOREVER. :)

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  11. It's very clear that you don't want to piss Mr. K off, it's good to be on your good side.LOL Seriously I agree with you 100%
    Davide

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  12. Gone but never forgottenI wish people had treated you better whilst you were alive. Maybe you would not have ended up in such a bad way and under so much stress feeling you had something to prove. Your concerts would have been amazing as you were always amazing in everything you did. Will never forget you. RIP xxx

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