Let Me Explain Something About Michael Jackson

Everyone calls him a freak. Well he is only as freaky as this culture.

I remember when MTV would not play his videos. I remember when MTV would not play any Black videos. Yes, liberal MTV and this was in the 80s, not the 60s. Michael Jackson was a scarred individul moreso than most IMHO because he grew up in the public eye and therefore was rejected in some way or another because of his being black every day of his life. Shit, I remember when you had to watch BET to see a MJ video or any black videos for that matter (hence the reason why BET was developed, it rivaled MTV). I remember when MJ was not allowed to be pop because black people could only be R&B.

Think about it, what made him rejectable?

Answer:
1. His thick lips
2. his wide nose
3. his dark skin
4. his nappy hair

What did Michael Jackson change?

Answer:
1. his thick lips
2. his wide nose
3. his dark skin
4. his nappy hair

It aint rocket science. I am not saying I would make the changes if I were in his situation. I am simply saying he did and I understand why even if I would never do it. Michael Jackson hated being black because this country hated him being black.

I feel sorry that he couldnt hold onto his appearance becasue America has changed racially for the better. It seems like black people cant stay off of MTV now. But when Michael jackson was coming up, as late as the 1980s, that was an entirely different story.