MJ Studies Today column for May 2022 looks at Michael Jackson’s international fame, which has made him, in the words of one artist, “the most famous human next to Jesus.” We look at that statement and others that attempt to measure Jackson’s success, and the efforts by his fans to ensure the pop icon’s global legacy as an artist and humanitarian.
Issue 4
Review and discussion of the Thesis by Ryan Garey
Abstract In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth review the MA thesis of Ryan Gary, “Who’s Bad?” Disrupting Cultural (Re)Production Through Representations of Michael Jackson.
MJ Studies Today LXXVI
Kerry Hennigan looks at Jackson’s ideology of oneness with all life and ponders what his storytelling abilities might have produced today to freshly inspire affirmative action for our still beleaguered planet.
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.