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One of the biggest ways he helped African Americans was by breaking the racial barrier in music. His video "Thriller" was the first video by an African-American to ever air on MTV. Also, before Michael Jackson came out, all African-American artist were classified as "R&B" and all caucasians were classified as pop and rock.
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∙ 11y agoMichael Jackson was (and still is) one of the most famous black musicians in history, and believed very strongly in racial equality. He was the first black artist to have a music video on MTV- Billie Jean. He was also one of the very first black artists to win 8 grammies and 1 academy award. Though widely criticised for bleaching his skin white, he did in fact have vitiligo, a disease causing you to lose pigment in your skin, making it go white. This has been confirmed by his autopsy report.
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∙ 13y agoMost successful African American (arguably the most successful entertainer) in the music industry.
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What was Mahalia Jackson's obstacles?
african-american history,bands and artist,gosspel music
What is your conclusion on Michael Jackson's history?
Michael Jackson was know to many people as Michael Jackson passed away we need to remember him in our heart and move on
Why is Janet Jackson important to black history?
JANET JACKSON IS IMPORTANT TO BLACK HISTORY BECAUSE she inspires people to sing act aqnd dance
Is there a Michael Jackson's history tour without playback?
no
What year did Michael Jackson's History album come out?
michael jackson made history in 20th june 1995 with smash hits like1.screem2.they don't care about us3.stranger in moscow4.you are not alone5.earth song6.cometogetherand many more
What city in Mississippi is the African museum in?
The Smith Robertson Museum of African-American history is in Jackson, Mississippi
What was Mahalia Jackson's obstacles?
african-american history,bands and artist,gosspel music
Is skia Jackson African American?
yes she is. any black person is African or African American is because our ancestors came from Africa (if your African American) during slavery and if they had kids it would go down in history
How much is Michael Jackson history book 1?
Michael Jackson history book one costs approximately $94.6.
What is your conclusion on Michael Jackson's history?
Michael Jackson was know to many people as Michael Jackson passed away we need to remember him in our heart and move on
Michael Jackson history album liner notes?
Visit AlbumLinerNotes.com to read the Liner Notes for Michael Jackson's "HIStory" discs. AlbumLinerNotes.com
When was Michael Jackson's History realesed?
Michael Jackson album History was released on 20 June 1995 and it is a double disc. The first disc "History Begins" is a collection of 15 of Michael's greatest hits and the second disc "History continues" contained 15 new songs, 12 of them composed by Michael Jackson.
When was Michael Jackson's They Don't Care About Us made?
It came out in Michael Jackson's album HIStory (1995).
What has the author Michael Plunkett written?
Michael Plunkett has written: 'Afro-American sources in Virginia' -- subject(s): African Americans, American Manuscripts, Bibliography, Catalogs, History, Manuscripts, Sources
When was Journal of African American History created?
Journal of African American History was created in 1916.
Why is Janet Jackson important to black history?
JANET JACKSON IS IMPORTANT TO BLACK HISTORY BECAUSE she inspires people to sing act aqnd dance
In which album scream song for Michael Jackson?
HIStory.
