How 100,000 Children Chose Michael Jackson in 1994: The Untold Story
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The episode recounts the untold story of how 100,000 children supported Michael Jackson during a controversial time in his career.
In 1994, during one of the most controversial moments of his career, Michael Jackson received overwhelming support from an unexpected group: 100,000 children from the New York tri-state area. While corporations, media outlets, and public figures were distancing themselves from the King of Pop, my organization — Body Sculpt of New York — honored Michael Jackson with the Caring for Kids Award at our Children's Choice Awards during the Second Annual Children's Sports & Fitness Expo. This video reveals the untold behind-the-scenes story of that historic moment and what it was really like standing beside Michael Jackson during a time when much of the world had turned against him. In this video, you'll discover: • The origins of the Children's Choice Awards and why I believed children deserved a voice. • What happened behind the scenes during Michael Jackson's appearance at our event. • How we lost a major financial sponsor for standing by the children's decision — and why I would make the same choice again today. • Insights from Bob Jones, Michael Jackson's former VP of Communications, who later described this as one of the most meaningful public appearances of Michael's career. This…
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