Comments on: Of race, of belonging, and of breaking barriers big and small: Why I mourn the loss of Michael Jackson

By: Jan

Jan — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:36:18 +0000

A great article! Well done!
For the previous people posting comments about colour Michael had universal vitiligo. He did tell Oprah many years ago but she totally ignored what he said, blatant ignorance on her part.

By: Carole Brown

Carole Brown — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:59:57 +0000

Thanks Susan for your insight into the character and beauty of Michael Jackson and the impact he had on the world. One of my favorite videos of his is “Black or White,” the one with the revolving heads of all races. He was a forerunner of inclusion of all races in his videos….no race was excluded…(see his video “Criminal Mind.” that attests to this fact.) Yes, little white girls had posters of Michael and the Jackson 5 on their bedroom walls. Of course parents were upset but were relieved when the copy-cat Osmonds suddenly appeared on the scene to try and dilute Michael’s star power. Donny tried to be the white version of Michael….it worked and parents were the ones posting the pictures. No one can take the place of Michael…he gave all of himself to the world on stage and off…and I for one will never say goodbye..

By: Mona Tawatao

Mona Tawatao — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:34:23 +0000

Well said, sister! Your honesty and eloquence have helped me better understand why my sister and I have been obsessively playing MJ’s music and watching his videos and teaching our kids the Moonwalk.

By: Julian Abrams

Julian Abrams — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:32:51 +0000

Susan–Thank you very much for your passionate observations about Michael, arguably the greatest entertainer of all time. I thank you for your transparency about your own feelings and thoughts. It’s just striking to me, though, because you are gorgeous, and for me, you have already made the world a better place [smile].

By: E.Telfaire

E.Telfaire — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:50:47 +0000

Thanks Susan for sharing your story and version of why you mourn Michael Jackson’s passing. Your experience over the years has been like a lot of whites over the years; however, I see that as you have grown, so have a lot of others. Michael had so much love, giving and non-hate in him that God created him, just as he did allof us to have a place here on earth to deliver to all mankind how important it is for us as a people to have love towards one another and who better to do that than Michael. Eventhough taking him back so soon is a reminder to us. Something Great, whatever color you may be; if this person can bring out the best in you, then take it,hold on to it, share it and I’m quite sure he/his legacy has changed your life forever so that you can enter into a better place also. Go in peace, love and happiness my sister and keep on thanking God for Michael Jackson.