Episode 53 – Review of the MA thesis of Kelly O’Riley

Abstract In episode 53, Karin and Elizabeth Discuss and review the MA thesis, recently published in the Journal, The Hagiography and teratology and the HIStory of Michael Jackson. They simultaneously talk about biographies and what they should entail for academics, but also how critical readers Read More …

Episode 52 – Review and Discussion of the Academic Book by Pinder

Abstract In this episode, Elizabeth and Karin review the academic book Michael Jackson And The Quandary Of A Black Identity by Sherrow O Pinder. The premise of Pinder’s book is: What does it mean to be black in America. Elizabeth and Karin go in-depth in Read More …

Episode 51 – Past-Present-Future Book 5

Abstract With this first episode, Karin and Elizabeth take a trip down memory lane with Kerry Hennigan’s Columns of MJ Studies Today as a lead and talk about the present and the future of the Journal. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 51 Read More …

MA Thesis by Kelly M. O’Riley

HAGIOGRAPHY, TERATOLOGY, AND THE “HISTORY” OF MICHAEL JACKSONbyKELLY M. O’RILEY Under the Direction of Isaac Weiner ABSTRACT Before his death, Michael Jackson was arguably one of the most famous living celebrities to walk the planet. Onstage, on-air, and onscreen, he captivated the attention of millions Read More …