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August 29th, 2012, 15:17 GMT · By

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Today in History: Michael Jackson Would Have Been 54

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Today, August 29, 2012, Michael Jackson would have turned 54. The King of Pop, the best selling and perhaps most controversial artist of all times, died in June 2009, leaving a world in mourning.

As his death continues to stir debates and even cause family rifts, we’re choosing to mark what would have been his birthday with a positive message.

You’ll find it above, in the video embedded there.

This was the message that Michael always wanted us to pay attention to, his message of love, acceptance and friendship.

He was a controversial figure and, to many, a victim, but he also was, above all, an artist with a mission, the kind we don’t have that many these days – if at all. Never forget that.

RIP, Michael.


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Comment #1 by: Elizabeth- cawobeth on 29 Aug 2012, 15:33 UTC reply to this comment

Thank you Elena as we continue to work to give Michael the respect he's lacked. His spirit matters, his legacy matters and truth matters.
It is well worth our while to uplift love in this world by sharing his with our gratitude, admiration & love for him. :)


Comment #2 by: beachy on 29 Aug 2012, 23:00 UTC reply to this comment

I think he was horribly misunderstood and cruelly portrayed by the media as something he was not. I think he would be here today were it not for that farce of a trial with a vindictive and malicious prosecutor. There was never enough evidence to even have a trial. RIP Michael and Happy Birthday. You should be here with your children. We celebrate the joy, love, and light you brought into the world today and always.

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