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West Hollywood, CA – June 10, 2010 – Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Ramon Cortines refuses to speak to the group that campaigns to get Michael Jackson's name uncovered on the sign above the auditorium at Gardner Street School in West Hollywood. The LA representative of the group “Uncover Michael Jackson's Name Campaign”, Jennifer Marino, has been trying to set an appointment with the superintendent since last month to discuss the issue and make an appeal to reinstate Jackson's name; however, requests have been turned down or not answered.
Jackson briefly attended the school in 1969 as a sixth grader when the family moved to Los Angeles from Gary, Indiana. Twenty years later, in 1989, the school dedicated the auditorium in his name in appreciation of his entertainment industry contributions and the large donations he had given to them. Jackson also paid for the school music teacher's school salary and planted memorial rose bushes in the playground. However, following the child molestation charges filed against the artist in 2003, the school, with the consent of the LAUSD, covered the name in plywood as a response to the request of parents, leaving only the word “Auditorium”. In 2005, Jackson was acquitted and cleared of all charges.
Due to the acquittal and the recent death of the King of Pop, fans have started campaigning for the uncovering of his name on the auditorium sign. The organizers of the Facebook group “Uncover Michael Jackson's Name (The Gardner St. School Issue Campaign)", which has over 7,400 supporters, have been asking people to send letters to Supt. Cortines, demanding he take action.
Recent efforts to speak to the school officials include a meeting with Gardner St. School Principal Kenneth Urbina and a phone call with Asst. Superintendent Earl Perkins. Both had insinuated that only the superintendent has the power to decide to uncover the name, and therefore, all inquiries and comments should be directed to him. So far, representatives of Cortines have told the group that there are no plans of making changes to the signage without giving any further information to backup the decision.
The group is now calling and demanding the attention of Supt. Cortines, urging him to respond and provide reasons for the continued blocking of Jackson's name. They argue that it is disrespectful and unjust for the school not to have removed the plywood once Jackson was exonerated of all charges.
Representative Jennifer Marino is also said to be attending the school board meeting on June 22, 2010 to discuss the matter with the board members.
For more information or to schedule an interview, please email MJFAM@groupmail.com. Also, visit the Facebook page: http://facebook.com/UncoverMJ
http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-458222
Jackson briefly attended the school in 1969 as a sixth grader when the family moved to Los Angeles from Gary, Indiana. Twenty years later, in 1989, the school dedicated the auditorium in his name in appreciation of his entertainment industry contributions and the large donations he had given to them. Jackson also paid for the school music teacher's school salary and planted memorial rose bushes in the playground. However, following the child molestation charges filed against the artist in 2003, the school, with the consent of the LAUSD, covered the name in plywood as a response to the request of parents, leaving only the word “Auditorium”. In 2005, Jackson was acquitted and cleared of all charges.
Due to the acquittal and the recent death of the King of Pop, fans have started campaigning for the uncovering of his name on the auditorium sign. The organizers of the Facebook group “Uncover Michael Jackson's Name (The Gardner St. School Issue Campaign)", which has over 7,400 supporters, have been asking people to send letters to Supt. Cortines, demanding he take action.
Recent efforts to speak to the school officials include a meeting with Gardner St. School Principal Kenneth Urbina and a phone call with Asst. Superintendent Earl Perkins. Both had insinuated that only the superintendent has the power to decide to uncover the name, and therefore, all inquiries and comments should be directed to him. So far, representatives of Cortines have told the group that there are no plans of making changes to the signage without giving any further information to backup the decision.
The group is now calling and demanding the attention of Supt. Cortines, urging him to respond and provide reasons for the continued blocking of Jackson's name. They argue that it is disrespectful and unjust for the school not to have removed the plywood once Jackson was exonerated of all charges.
Representative Jennifer Marino is also said to be attending the school board meeting on June 22, 2010 to discuss the matter with the board members.
For more information or to schedule an interview, please email MJFAM@groupmail.com. Also, visit the Facebook page: http://facebook.com/UncoverMJ
http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-458222
