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MJ Facts For
NOV 24th
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1992 - Sending relief to
Sarajevo
Michael announces the sending of $2.1M relief supplies to
Sarajevo
November 24, 1992 at John F. Kennedy Airport in New-York, NY
Inside a hangar at "John F. Kennedy Airport" in New York, Michael Jackson
monitors the loading of 43 tons of medical supplies, blankets, shoes and winter
clothing onto a cargo jet bound for the children of Sarajevo, a war-torn zone in
the former Yugoslavia. The Heal The World Foundation teams up with "AmeriCares"
to fly the 2.1 million-dollar worth of aid to Sarajevo for distribution by the
United Nations. The aid is reported to have been also addressed to the Serbians,
Croatians and Muslims in need.
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1992, via a press conference in New York
City, New York, he speaks about children and raises understanding on his "HTWF"
and on the aids organized by his charity and himself for the war-stricken
Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzegovina:
His message reads:
"Children
show me in their playful smiles the divine in everyone. This simple goodness
shines straight from their hearts. Being with them connects us to the deeper
wisdom of life. These children are a reminder of the preciousness of all life,
especially young lives untouched by hatred, prejudice and greed. Now, when the
world is so confused and its problems so complicated, we need our children more
than ever. Their natural wisdom points the way to solutions that lie waiting to
be recognized within our own hearts. Children are the world's foremost idealists
and optimists. It is for that reason that 'Heal The World" is organizing the
World's Children Congress next year, made up exclusively of delegates, aged 8 to
16. The world desperately needs their innocent perspective on the world's
problems. We have to heal our wounded planet of the chaos, despair and senseless
destruction we see today. The mission of HTW, my mission, is healing. Pure and
simple. To heal the world, we must start by healing our children. Today, we come
bearing gifts for the children of war-torn Sarajevo. In 1992, Sarajevo has
become a symbol of so much that is tragic, but avoidable in our world. Prejudice
and ethnic hatred, the destruction of the environment, the shattering of
families and of centuries-old communities. We are pleased to announce at this
special time of year that we will turn our efforts home, to the plight of our
American children. Towards this end, we are planning "Convoy USA". This will be
an effort to help all Americans work together toward a single objective: to heal
the children of our inner cities. This Thanksgiving is particularly special to
me, with the launch of the single, "Heal The World". I wrote this song for
everyone in our world, in an effort to help bring global harmony. All the
proceeds of this song will go to the "Heal The World Foundation". Thank you,
all, for coming. Special thanks to AmeriCares, for standing side by side to us
at this project. To all of you who have supported "Heal The World" with your
time and donations, our prayers and thanks."
1996 - Michael performs a concert at Melbourne
Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia attending 110,000 fans.
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2005 - Michael, Grace & the kids have
dinner at the American Ambassador’s residence in Oman for
Thanksgiving.
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2009 - In Crenshaw,
California, Jermaine Jackson, Louis Gossett, Jr., and numerous VIP cast members
from Michael Jackson’s This Is It show, including Michael Bearden, Jonathan
Moffett, Tommy Organ, Ken Stacey and Judith Hill attended the Michael Jackson
Tribute Portrait event, the largest Michael Jackson homage, created and
organized by Jerry Biederman and David Ilan, in association with Maryum "May
May" Ali and the organization, FAMILI, Inc. (a non-profit after school
enrichment/mentoring program). The portrait is supported by Jermaine Jackson,
artists, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, George Lopez, Adam Lambert, Mickey Rooney,
Vivica A. Fox, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and many others, and the list is growing,
the portrait being created by only dots, each dot representing a real admirer.
Sixty children from inner city schools walked the red carpet with Jermaine
Jackson and VIP cast members from This Is It, and watched a special screening of
the film at the Magic Johnson Theatre for Michael Jackson, for the charity event
in celebration of the tribute portrait.
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Session vocalist and backing
vocalist, Ken Stacey, declared: “Michael was all about lifting people up, so
this is wonderful. Above all, Michael was a man - a man, who took his God given
gifts and his dreams, honored them with a drive and determination few can match,
and created for the world a gift of L.O.V.E. His art was his heart! I pray his
story inspires many to reach for the heights of their own potential, and,
perhaps, change the world as Michael has.” Music supervisor, Michael Bearden,
adds that “MJ loved the kids, and kids loved him. This would have been great to
him. MJ was not just my boss, he was my friend. His legacy of music and L.O.V.E.
will live forever in my heart and in the hearts and souls of the universe.”
Jonathan Moffett, drummer from ‘This Is It, said’:
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“Michael would be very
excited. He was a child inside and so he related very much to children. He had a
great passion for kids and the youth, so I think he would be very excited about
this gathering on his behalf – and mainly for the children’s’ sake, to let them
have a good day celebrating his legacy.” American actor, Louis Gossett, Jr.,
declared that “I think he would be thrilled – anything for the children.
Children need some positive input.”
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“His vision and message to the world
was always about helping people and he had such a big heart for the children.
Watching his life, how he gave to so many charities, constantly helping
underprivileged and handicapped children – he just had a really big heart. I am
honored to be here to support and let his vision live on.”, American singer,
Judith Hill, declares. Maryum "May May" Ali, the daughter of boxing legend
Muhammad Ali, worked with Torre Reese, the director of FAMILI, Inc., to bring
the Michael Jackson This Is It screening to fruition: “I think this is a
wonderful event connecting kids. Michael Jackson was a young African-American
boy that had passion and loved what he did.
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He grew up and perfected what he
did. I think this is an excellent tribute to him, and a way to connect these
kids with a way of encouraging them to find their passion – to become strong and
committed to what they want to do in life, and to try to be the best, like
Michael. It is a wonderful part of his legacy. It is great that the artwork is
kind of symbolic of Michael transcending everyone and connecting to everyone.
These children can be part of that by being a part of this picture. It goes full
circle. Unfortunately, a legend has passed, a man has passed – someone who loved
the world and children. This tribute is a great thing. For the most part, I hope
the kids understand that Michael was connected and had a passion for life and
for what he wanted to do. I want the children to find their passion as well”,
said Ali.
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In an interview, two children who walked the red carpet with
some of the cast members of ‘This Is It’ discussed what Michael Jackson meant to
them. One young man said: “Michael Jackson meant the world to me because I
understand what he was trying to do. He was trying to make the world a better
place with all the discrimination and hatred that exists. All he wanted to do
was to make everyone feel equal, and the world a better place.” Another young
man said: “I want to be a singer and musician when I grow up and Michael Jackson
inspired me because he had his own style: the moonwalk, how he did his spins –
all of that. He inspired me to go for my dreams no matter what. The media wanted
to make him seem like he was a bad person and he’s not. That inspired me and I
think he is a very good person.”
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Jermaine Jackson endorsed the tribute
and had this to say to the present inner city children at the event: “[…] It is
so important (to come together), because this time in our life there’s so much
going on in the world, and I think you, guys, are the leaders of tomorrow, which
I know you are, and you can make this world a better place, so it’s important to
love and stay away from the streets. […] There’s a place for tough people and
bad people, so we want you to use this time to get the skills and to learn and
to educate. […] Just to let you know, we’re in this world to make a difference
and Michael’s blessed; at the same time, he had family, and to be born in a
house the size of a 2-car garage and one bathroom, and to become the icon of the
world, it tells you in life you (have to) stay focused and you want to do
something in life that you, guys, have it. You have it. […] It’s okay to be
square, that would save your life. It’s not important to be hip, because you’re
gonna end up in the wrong circles. So, I’m saying to you that you all have an
opportunity to be who you want to be. Look, we have a black President today, but
not because he’s black. He was great, he is smart (…).”
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1974 - The Jackson 5ive perform a
concert in Las Vegas, Nevada during the quintet's first World Tour.
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1979 - The Jacksons perform Destiny tour in
Nashville, Tennessee
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NOV 23, 2012 NEWS |
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MJ Facts For
NOV 23rd
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1974 - The Jackson 5ive perform a concert in
Las Vegas, Nevada during the quintet's first World Tour.
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1979 - The Jacksons perform Destiny tour in
Macon, Georgia
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1991 - Michael
Jackson had his fourth UK #1 single with 'Black or White' which featured Slash
on guitar. Also a #1 hit in the US.
"Black or
White" is the lead single from Michael Jackson's Dangerous album, released in
November, 11 1991. "Black or White" is a mix of rock, and dance-pop. Written,
composed, and arranged by Jackson with the rap lyrics by Bill Bottrell, it is a
song that promotes racial harmony. The song's introduction and main riff are
performed by guitarist Slash and Bill Bottrell.
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"Black or White" made an
extraordinary and amazing debut in the UK, where it became the first single by
an American to go into the singles chart at #1 since 1960, when "It's Now Or
Never" by Elvis Presley did in the same manner.
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The single also stormed
into Billboard's Hot 100 at #35. A week later it shot up to #3 and on its third
week, December 7, 1991, it ascended to #1, making it the fastest chart topper
since the Beatles' "Get Back" in 1969. It achieved the year at #1, and remained
at the top of the singles chart into 1992, for a total of 7 weeks, making
Michael Jackson the first artist to get #1 popular hits in the 1970s, 1980s and
1990s.
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Around the world, Black Or White hit #1 in 22 countries including
US, UK, Mexico, Cuba, Zimbabwe, Australia, New Zealand, Austria, Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, France, Israel, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
the Euro Chart Hot 100 and #2 in Germany and #3 in Holland. It reached #1 on
many singles charts in 1991. The single was certified platinum in the US,
selling over one million copies as well as becoming the second-best selling
single of 1991.
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Actually, the hard rock "Black or White" is considered
one of the greatest rock songs of the 1990s and the meaning behind the lyrics is
rock solid in this song.
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2003 - Michael Jackson's Number Ones album went to #1 in the UK. In the US it entered
the chart at #13 and quickly dropped out of the Top 50.
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Let's Take A Moment To Remember.
John F. Kennedy, Assassinated On This Day November 22, 1963.
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MJ Facts For
NOV 22nd
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1974 - The Jackson 5ive perform a concert in
Las Vegas, Nevada during the quintet's first World Tour.
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1979 - The Jacksons perform Destiny tour in
Savannah, Georgia
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1996 - Michael
performs a concert at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia attending
110,000 fans.
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1997 - Michael once
again come to (South) Korea for an unofficial private visit, where he tours the
Jeju Island.
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Upon viewing
the island, he exclaims: “If I can, I would really want to live in this paradise
place in the world.” “If the island was given to me”, he jokes, “I would make my
performances here. It would be great if I can buy the whole island, I want here
to be my holiday resort.” The second time that the entertainer will arrive in
South Korea will be in 1999 for his ‘Michael Jackson and Friends’ special
benefit concert. Through a SBS TV live broadcast that year, he will state that
“If ever North and South Korea reunify, I will come back to South Korea on that
day and put up a memorable performance.”
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2009 - Michael Jackson won
four American Music Awards. The awards were for:
Favorite Pop/Rock Male
Artist
Favorite Pop/Rock Album - Number Ones
Favorite Soul/R&B Male
Artist
Favorite Soul/R&B Album - Number Ones
The 2009 Awards took
place at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Jermaine Jackson accepted
the awards on behalf of Michael.
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2010 - Michael Jackson's "Vision" was released.
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Michael
Jackson's Vision available in a limited edition deluxe DVD box set featured 4.5
hours of content across three DVDs with more than 40 music videos which
recognises Jackson's pioneering short films that transformed the entertainment
industry with timeless, pop culture classics, including ten music videos
previously unavailable on DVD and never-before-released "One More Chance".
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