Thoughts of Michael Jackson: A Tribute to JOE JACKSON
Michael Jackson. I keep hearing questions concerning his possible use of drugs, his dysfunctional family, his children's mother, who, they say, might want custody of the children she gave up for 8 million dollars. I keep hearing about Michael Jackson's sad life and his abusive father, Joe Jackson.
An old man once said, what you pay attention to, that is what you will see. I wish to see the beauty. I want to see the songs, the life Michael created for children, the love he pursued and carried through the universe; I want to experience, again and again how in his presence he compelled us to be nicer, a little more human.
I want to hear again and again how this African American family became and becomes the symbol of the dream that is America. Work hard, dream, and you can, indeed, make the contribution to the planet you desire. I want to hear again, and again, about Michael Jackson's mother, a symbol of African American womanhood. And if folks understood African American Womanhood, they would know that Mrs. Jackson can take care of her grandchildren; she can and will.
And, indeed, I want to hear how father Jackson, though flawed as he is, an African American male dreamed a dream for his children, and in spite of the fact that African American males are discouraged, often disenfranchised, Joe Jackson helped his children achieve the dream in the best way that he knew how. Let that be the media blizz!--
An AFRICAN AMERICAN UNEDUCATED FATHER, flawed Mr. JOE Jackson, INSPIRED HIS CHILDREN TO BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE THE AMERICAN DREAM! Put that on blast! It is easy to talk about a person's flaws. Reframe the conversation. Let's talk about his flaws, maybe even suggest how he can get some psychological help. But is there any good in this man--Mr. Joe Jackson?
Michael Jackson. I keep hearing questions concerning his possible use of drugs, his dysfunctional family, his children's mother, who, they say, might want custody of the children she gave up for 8 million dollars. I keep hearing about Michael Jackson's sad life and his abusive father, Joe Jackson.
An old man once said, what you pay attention to, that is what you will see. I wish to see the beauty. I want to see the songs, the life Michael created for children, the love he pursued and carried through the universe; I want to experience, again and again how in his presence he compelled us to be nicer, a little more human.
I want to hear again and again how this African American family became and becomes the symbol of the dream that is America. Work hard, dream, and you can, indeed, make the contribution to the planet you desire. I want to hear again, and again, about Michael Jackson's mother, a symbol of African American womanhood. And if folks understood African American Womanhood, they would know that Mrs. Jackson can take care of her grandchildren; she can and will.
And, indeed, I want to hear how father Jackson, though flawed as he is, an African American male dreamed a dream for his children, and in spite of the fact that African American males are discouraged, often disenfranchised, Joe Jackson helped his children achieve the dream in the best way that he knew how. Let that be the media blizz!--
An AFRICAN AMERICAN UNEDUCATED FATHER, flawed Mr. JOE Jackson, INSPIRED HIS CHILDREN TO BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE THE AMERICAN DREAM! Put that on blast! It is easy to talk about a person's flaws. Reframe the conversation. Let's talk about his flaws, maybe even suggest how he can get some psychological help. But is there any good in this man--Mr. Joe Jackson?
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08/01/2009
have some compassion on Joe Jackson, no matter what Michael was his youngest son and inspite of all the talk he is hurt he's son is deceased!
Thank youf for you comment. I appreciate your point of view. I believe that every side of a story should be exposed.
The best,
Ramona
...wasn't even buried and Joe Jackson was mugging for the camera and pitching his record label at the BET awards. If the 1992 movie about the Jackson's was based on true life, you'll know that this man was a monster to his children. If the movie was not an accurate portrayal, then how come none of the Jackson's sued?
Tiger Woods' father, and Venus & Serena Williams' father, helped their kids become the best in the world at their game, all without beating them, calling them ugly or ridiculing them. And they even allowed them to play with other children. Joe Jackson called Michael "ugly" so often in childhood, that this clearly explains why MJ ultimately had his face de-constructed to look completely different from the one he was always told was ugly. Joe Jackson made MJ feel that the only way he could earn love and acceptance was to perform. MJ says he'd cry because Joe wouldn't permit him to play with other kids. MJ would get sick and vomit, as a child, upon seeing his father because he was so afraid of him. Did this man ever take MJ to ball games, the park, the zoo, and make him feel loved unconditionally? Or did he instead make him feel like nothing but a singing and dancing machine and if he didn't get a spin right, he'd get his ass whipped by a tree branch? His son isn't even buried and Joe Jac
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