Because, when it comes to our legends, no matter how much we have bickered about his guilt or innocence, or whether or not he was ashamed of his blackness or if he really suffered from a pigmentation disease, no matter what the controversy, we always take it back to the beginning.
And we remember where he came from, and where he first performed, and in death, we reclaim him and welcome him back into the fold, and celebrate him on to his next home.
Despite everything, despite knowing that Michael Jackson is truly a world phenomenon who belongs to the world, he was ours first, and we will remember him always.
This is a shout out to my lovely people who spontaneously gathered in Harlem upon the news of Michael Jackson's death and celebrated a life and the soundtrack to all of our lives:
Friday, June 26, 2009
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lol! That was wonderful. I like her! I wish those (pesky)reporters would leave her alone. lol.
Krupa here from BBC World Service radio. having a discussion today on Michael Jackson keen to speak to you about your possible participation. email us at worldhaveyoursay@bbc.com
Thanks for your great blogs! Check out out teen video challenge. MJ forever!
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