Maria MJ
Proud Member
Dear MJJC family,
We have been alerted to the following list of projects which we believe are worthy of our attention and addressing.
Project #1
Here are two opportunities to comment favorably on M. Poetica, a book by an academic about Michael Jackson's creative expression and artistic message.
Sadly, the author was unable to find a publisher for the book and it is only available electronically. Showing support for this kind of work may eventually allow publishers to see that scholarly, insightful efforts on the subject of MJ are very welcome and will sell.
AMAZON:
http://www.amazon.com/product-revie...c-20&linkCode=sb1&camp=212353&creative=380553
MJFC:
http://mjfanclub.net/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4676&Itemid=182
Project #2
Schmuley Boteach invokes the name of Michael Jackson again:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/jul/05/michael-jackson-rabbi-tabloid-life
It's not that some of what he says here is not valid. It's that he blames Michael for not handling celebrity and fame very well. In actuality Michael handled his fame quite nicely when he was treated as a human being, because he was an especially wonderful one.
Psychologists like Shmuley Boteach blame Michael's media woes on Michael himself, or on the fact that he was so famous.
There are some thoughtful comments on this blog. We may be able to foster ongoing discussion by commenting here about the media's role in the torture of those who find themselves in the public eye--through the world of politics, sports, entertainment, or the criminal justice system.
Project #3
In this blog there are so many misconceptions about Michael that it gives us an opportunity to set the record straight.
The author is Professor Fred Zindi of the University of Zimbabwe. Let's respectfully correct him and not allow his rant to be part of the permanent negative internet meme. Apparently much is lost in translation, especially when tabloids are the filter.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201107050259.html
Stated misconceptions to be addressed:
Michael himself did strange things in his life, which can be described as weird, hence the nickname "W-J"
There are many weird situations about his life that it would be impossible to mention all of them in this limited space.
After attaining solo superstardom, he developed an inferiority complex about being black.
At an early age, he was said to be filled with self-revulsion that he began to hate his own kind by employing only white people as his stage crew.
He felt that he was too dark and developed a colour complex.
He then embarked on a mission of self-annihilation by means of dilution into a white gene pool.
He changed his skin color and the shape of his nose.
His inability to reconcile two opposing cultures forced him to pay white sperm donors so that he could have white children.
Both these children are white. This explains that Jackson could not have been the biological father.
On June 25th 2009 just two weeks before his "This Is It" concerts were due to start, Michael Jackson died suddenly of a reported cardiac arrest which was triggered by drug abuse.
Project #4
This is a proposal to support scholarly work inspired by Michael, and by extension further vindication efforts.
We'd like to gather a good handful of "Likes" on this college professor's art series inspired by Michael Jackson. Her name is Constance Pierce. We want to enhance her proposal for a "special focus" version of her "Imaging Journal: The Journey Inward" course that would feature the art, writing, and humanitarian work of Michael Jackson, and would also include an introduction to some of Michael's favorite artists, writers, composers etc.
This "special focus" section featuring Michael's art/music/writings would be quite inspiring, and is Pierce's way of honoring his artistry and legacy. She would also hope to incorporate readings from Joe Vogel's upcoming new book, as well as *Dancing the Dream* and other sources.
http://development.sbu.edu/About_News.aspx?id=35447
http://www.sbu.edu/About_SBU.aspx?id=13728
Once again, the MJJC Legacy Project Media Advocacy Team thanks you for your valuable contribution in rebutting misconceptions and promoting positive writing and initiatives inspired by Michael.
MJJC Legacy Project Media Advocacy Team
Maria (Maria MJ)
Kim (windy09)
Deborah (DeborahFfrench)
We have been alerted to the following list of projects which we believe are worthy of our attention and addressing.
Project #1
Here are two opportunities to comment favorably on M. Poetica, a book by an academic about Michael Jackson's creative expression and artistic message.
Sadly, the author was unable to find a publisher for the book and it is only available electronically. Showing support for this kind of work may eventually allow publishers to see that scholarly, insightful efforts on the subject of MJ are very welcome and will sell.
AMAZON:
http://www.amazon.com/product-revie...c-20&linkCode=sb1&camp=212353&creative=380553
MJFC:
http://mjfanclub.net/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4676&Itemid=182
Project #2
Schmuley Boteach invokes the name of Michael Jackson again:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/jul/05/michael-jackson-rabbi-tabloid-life
It's not that some of what he says here is not valid. It's that he blames Michael for not handling celebrity and fame very well. In actuality Michael handled his fame quite nicely when he was treated as a human being, because he was an especially wonderful one.
Psychologists like Shmuley Boteach blame Michael's media woes on Michael himself, or on the fact that he was so famous.
There are some thoughtful comments on this blog. We may be able to foster ongoing discussion by commenting here about the media's role in the torture of those who find themselves in the public eye--through the world of politics, sports, entertainment, or the criminal justice system.
Project #3
In this blog there are so many misconceptions about Michael that it gives us an opportunity to set the record straight.
The author is Professor Fred Zindi of the University of Zimbabwe. Let's respectfully correct him and not allow his rant to be part of the permanent negative internet meme. Apparently much is lost in translation, especially when tabloids are the filter.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201107050259.html
Stated misconceptions to be addressed:
Michael himself did strange things in his life, which can be described as weird, hence the nickname "W-J"
There are many weird situations about his life that it would be impossible to mention all of them in this limited space.
After attaining solo superstardom, he developed an inferiority complex about being black.
At an early age, he was said to be filled with self-revulsion that he began to hate his own kind by employing only white people as his stage crew.
He felt that he was too dark and developed a colour complex.
He then embarked on a mission of self-annihilation by means of dilution into a white gene pool.
He changed his skin color and the shape of his nose.
His inability to reconcile two opposing cultures forced him to pay white sperm donors so that he could have white children.
Both these children are white. This explains that Jackson could not have been the biological father.
On June 25th 2009 just two weeks before his "This Is It" concerts were due to start, Michael Jackson died suddenly of a reported cardiac arrest which was triggered by drug abuse.
Project #4
This is a proposal to support scholarly work inspired by Michael, and by extension further vindication efforts.
We'd like to gather a good handful of "Likes" on this college professor's art series inspired by Michael Jackson. Her name is Constance Pierce. We want to enhance her proposal for a "special focus" version of her "Imaging Journal: The Journey Inward" course that would feature the art, writing, and humanitarian work of Michael Jackson, and would also include an introduction to some of Michael's favorite artists, writers, composers etc.
This "special focus" section featuring Michael's art/music/writings would be quite inspiring, and is Pierce's way of honoring his artistry and legacy. She would also hope to incorporate readings from Joe Vogel's upcoming new book, as well as *Dancing the Dream* and other sources.
http://development.sbu.edu/About_News.aspx?id=35447
http://www.sbu.edu/About_SBU.aspx?id=13728
Once again, the MJJC Legacy Project Media Advocacy Team thanks you for your valuable contribution in rebutting misconceptions and promoting positive writing and initiatives inspired by Michael.
MJJC Legacy Project Media Advocacy Team
Maria (Maria MJ)
Kim (windy09)
Deborah (DeborahFfrench)