Michael Jackson's death: Jesse Jackson visits Encino home
The Rev. Jesse Jackson paid a visit today to the Jackson family home in Encino. After emerging shortly after 1 p.m., he walked down the long driveway and spoke to the assembled media.
Jackson, who is not related to Michael Jackson, spoke of the singer's influence on black culture and his contributions to the pop music scene.
"For all those that spend their time criticizing Michael, we say beat it," he said surrounded by camera crews.
--Nicole Santa Cruz in Encino
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mj was the king of pop and it is really really difficult to forget him...
He was the greatest singer of all..
and i will miss him a lot
Posted by: anirudh | June 27, 2009 at 02:05 AM
I agree with the Reverend...and stop calling him Jacko. People magazine is calling him "wacky" -- they should be ashamed. Throwing rocks at glass houses.
Posted by: Iris M. Gross | June 27, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Oh how I wish it wasn't true!!!!!!!!!!!! I love Michael Jackson with all my heart!!!!!!!!!!! I remember sitting in the living room floor watching him performe and crying!!!!!!!! I was so in love with him!!!!!! I will never forget him!!!!!!!!! May God Bless His Family!!!!!!!! A Legend is Resting along with my mother and baby and 2 brothers!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: LuWanda Cardwell | June 29, 2009 at 12:20 PM
He was everything to the music world!! This industry will be a long time recovering the loss of Michael Jackson. I still can't believe he is gone. Our King is gone...........I was 12 when he was born. I remember my daughter dancing to MTV to MJ.....this is the saddest week in our history. I love you Michael, I hope you are finally at peace and resting. You were so loved............I'm sorry you were so lonely. Peace be with you.
Posted by: Maggie | July 05, 2009 at 11:40 PM
cant every one just leave this family a lone and stop with all this crap about omar hes not mj,s son thay want money now because thay think the jackson,s have it all and thats not so.
Posted by: JEAN | July 25, 2009 at 10:16 AM