New Book: "Michael Jackson: The Apollo Memorial"

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How Harlem Memorialized Michael Jackson

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Despite a lengthy life of lyrical creativity, melodic song and entertainment wizardry pleasing to the mind and soul of all ages; as well as a humanitarian compassion devoted to healing and helping, Michael Jackson became a victim of unscrupulousness on part of enabling individuals and an unrelenting Media consistently portraying him negatively.

Equally, and despite his longstanding and enormous popularity and financial success, Oprah Winfrey believed Michael was a terribly “lonely man.” Never before in history has as gentle and caring a soul been so unrelentingly victimized in life, that even in death, such was equally expected because of the negative persona created around and to discredit Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson, from his earliest age, developed a tremendously demanding work ethic that enabled him to master his craft, becoming the mega success he achieved. Evidence indicates he sold more than 750 million albums; created 18 Number One hit songs; and won 13 Grammy Awards. His song Thriller sold more than 109 million albums worldwide, all part of an unbelievable “Body of Work” that a “Time Line” clearly delineates. As such, for his labors, Michael Jackson was the only person twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, first as a member of the Jackson 5 and as a solo artiste.

In his career, Michael Jackson bridged racial, cultural, language, religious and geographical divides to bring people together under the banner of humanitarianism and expressions of love. He was respected by presidents, princes, prisoners and paupers reflecting the expansiveness of his influence due to his humanity and caring nature complimenting his artistic genius. The Guinness Book of World Records named Michael Jackson the most prolific, charitable entertainer ever, contributing to more than 38 charities some $300-500 million dollars. Yet, despite the seemingly unending negative campaign waged against the superstar in the Media; for many, there was a magical, mystical, almost mythical significance to this man, seemingly guided by divine inspiration and intuitive instruction.

"The Apollo Memorial," by Frederick Monderson, was therefore called to ensure Michael’s legacy would no longer be tarnished by the unending negativity that so disfigured his life and person. In some 20 Chapters interspersing 219 photographs Monderson chronicles and highlights Michael’s life and achievements and how Harlem celebrated his passing. As such, "The Apollo Memorial" preserves this unique experience in memorabilia format allowing posterity to recognize the goodness Michael Jackson represented and how the community of fans paid tribute for the wonderful milestones he provided to gladden their numerous rites of passage.

All of this the author seeks to capture in this volume in Tribute to a man of extraordinary artistry who worked tremendously hard to optimize his talents and become the very best in his profession, setting the bar above the rainbow and daring others to even attempt to reach much more scale it. Nevertheless, in process of his unspoken challenge, he dared others to do what he did through love, charity and his trust in humanity, all within the philosophical constructs of the fatherhood of god and the brotherhood of man.

About the Author: Monderson is a retired college professor and school teacher who taught African History in the City University of New York and American History and Government in the New York public schools. He has written more than 800 articles in the New York Black Press, Daily Challenge, Afro Times and New American newspapers.

In this venture, Monderson lends his expertise as a historian, Egyptologist, journalist and author of several books including "Barack Obama: Ready, Fit to Lead," "Sonny Carson: The Final Triumph," and several others.

A student of the esteemed Dr. Yosef ben-Jochannan, Dr. Monderson conducts tours to Egypt.

"Michael Jackson: The Apollo Memorial" is primarily available from the publisher and will be in bookstores as well as at Amazon.com. First Published by SuMon Publishers March 15, 2010, ISBN: 978-0-615-33289-5 LCCN: 22009943114 SuMon Publishers, PO Box 160347, Brooklyn, New York 11216. (718) 564-5635

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A student of the esteemed Dr. Yosef ben-Jochannan, Dr. Monderson conducts tours to Egypt.

I don't know about Dr. Frederick Monderson himself but his mentor, Dr. Yosef ben-Jochannan, inappropriately and incredibly described here as "esteemed," promoted very dangerous, not to mention historically inaccurate, ideas, in the widely discredited field of 'Afrocentrism.'

Dr. Ben-Jochannan is fluent in over a half dozen languages. In his writings, he states that the original Jews were Black Africans from Ethiopia, while the white Jews later adopted the Jewish faith and its customs.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yosef_Ben-Jochannan

Dr. Yosef A.A. Ben-Jochannan

As his name implies, Dr. Yosef A.A. Ben-Jochannan claims to be of Jewish descent, although he disparages Judaism and denies that European 'crackers' are really Jews. He is a part of the Black 'Identity' movement which contends that white Jews are actually imposters. Dr. Ben's Alkebulanian magazine claims that the 'so-called' Jews 'have learned to manipulate and control the Mind of the World (sic!), by colonizing the information of, in, and about the world.'

According to a biography published in The Alkebulanian, Dr. Ben has studied in Brazil, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Spain. He holds a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology and another in Moorish history as well as an L.L.B. law degree. He also claims to be an architect. From 1945 to 1970, Dr. Ben was the Chief of the African Desk of the United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organization (UNESCO). He has taught at Al Azar University in Cairo, Egypt and Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. He is chairman of the Alkebu-Lan Foundation which publishes The Alkebulanian. The Alkebu-Lan Foundation also published most of Dr. Ben's 28 works as well as other 'educational materials.' They run tours of Egypt and seminars on Africa.

In a cover article in The New Republic on the Afrocentric school, Dr. Ben is cited as one of the founders of the movement by Mary Lefokowitz, Mellon Professor of Humanities at Wellesley College. I do not wish to discredit the entire Afrocentric school, I study extremism and I do not believe Martin Bernal, for example, is an extremist. Nor do I believe that Dr. Ben's extremist views are characteristic of the Afrocentric school as a whole, although they are shared by some in the movement. However, there is a strain within the Afrocentric school which claims that 'white scholars' have 'attempted to cover up the Black presence' in history 'in a conspiracy to rob' them of their 'rich and glorious' past. Obviously, until recently, white scholars have ignored the history of all minority peoples, although one must note that this is changing and that many white historians have been pioneers in the study of African American history.

The ultra-nationalist scholars have clearly emerged from obscurity in the past decade. The New Republic, Newsweek, and Time, for example have all carried lead articles on the emerging academic debate over Afrocentrism which included references to extremist. The highly regarded journal, Black Issues in Higher Education carried a lead article entitled, 'Nile Valley Scholars Bring New Light and Controversy to African Studies' which cites the work of Ben-Jochannan and John Henrik Clarke as among those who 'have set about the arduous task of telling the truth...'

http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/staff/webpages/site.cfm?LinkID=328&eventID=34
 
I don't know about Dr. Frederick Monderson himself but his mentor, Dr. Yosef ben-Jochannan, inappropriately and incredibly described here as "esteemed," promoted very dangerous, not to mention historically inaccurate, ideas, in the widely discredited field of 'Afrocentrism.'



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yosef_Ben-Jochannan



http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/staff/webpages/site.cfm?LinkID=328&eventID=34

Then let's not discredit the man or discourage others from reading the book by assuming that he believes ALL the things his mentor does.

Did Michael believe in "everything" Deepak Chopra, Rabbi Shmuley, etc... did?

No.

This book is not about the original Jews being Black Africans from Ethiopia.

This book is about TRUTH & Michael Jackson's LEGACY.
 
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it does sound interesting actually.

I will buy this.
 
Then let's not discredit the man or discourage others from reading the book by assuming that he believes ALL the things his mentor does.

Did Michael believe in "everything" Deepak Chopra, Rabbi Shmuley, etc... did?

No.

This book is not about the original Jews being Black Africans from Ethiopia.

This book is about TRUTH & Michael Jackson's LEGACY.

Before I buy his book, or rather consider buying his book, I want to know how closely his views mirror those of his "esteemed" mentor, Dr. Yosef ben-Jochannan. If he shares the discredited afrocentric views of his "esteemed" mentor, then how can one be confident that he has credible views on Michael?
 
Before I buy his book, or rather consider buying his book, I want to know how closely his views mirror those of his "esteemed" mentor, Dr. Yosef ben-Jochannan. If he shares the discredited afrocentric views of his "esteemed" mentor, then how can one be confident that he has credible views on Michael?

Short of reading a book in it's entirety, by reading the credibility of the article describing what the book says:

Yet, despite the seemingly unending negative campaign waged against the superstar in the Media; for many, there was a magical, mystical, almost mythical significance to this man, seemingly guided by divine inspiration and intuitive instruction.

"The Apollo Memorial," by Frederick Monderson, was therefore called to ensure Michael’s legacy would no longer be tarnished by the unending negativity that so disfigured his life and person. In some 20 Chapters interspersing 219 photographs Monderson chronicles and highlights Michael’s life and achievements and how Harlem celebrated his passing. As such, "The Apollo Memorial" preserves this unique experience in memorabilia format allowing posterity to recognize the goodness Michael Jackson represented and how the community of fans paid tribute for the wonderful milestones he provided to gladden their numerous rites of passage.

All of this the author seeks to capture in this volume in Tribute to a man of extraordinary artistry who worked tremendously hard to optimize his talents and become the very best in his profession, setting the bar above the rainbow and daring others to even attempt to reach much more scale it. Nevertheless, in process of his unspoken challenge, he dared others to do what he did through love, charity and his trust in humanity, all within the philosophical constructs of the fatherhood of god and the brotherhood of man.
 
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The book sounds interesting. I'd be interested in buying it.
 
^ Thanx :flowers:

Michael Jackson: The Apollo Memorial is a unique pictographic album that captured the expressive power of people in motion pouring forth warmth and heartfelt feelings of joy and condolences praising the legendary songbird; all this generated around the famous theater on 125th Street in Harlem in a New York style party tribute to the famed crooner who died June 25th 2009. For days immediately following, Michael Jackson's fans from near and far came to pay respects to an Apollo legend who touched their lives, their rites of passage, through his musical genius in some memorable ways...

Some 20 chapters intersperse the photographs in the following manner: Preface; Michael! Song Divine; Michael Jackson–Archangel; Beating Back Wolves at the Door; Joseph “Joe” Jackson; The Body of Work; The Michael Jackson Timeline; President to Prisoners Salute Michael Jackson; The Staples Center Memorial to Michael Jackson on July 7, 2009; Michael Jackson–Beloved; Expressing the Voice of the People; Commentators on Michael Jackson; Michael Jackson–In Retrospect; Conclusions; Visceral Concern; The Legacy of Michael Jackson; Michael Jackson Postscript; Michael Jackson Post, Postscript; Michael Jackson: The Final Word; Michael Jackson: Thoughts on the Funeral; Periodical Bibliographical Reference for Further Research.

The photographs with added texts portray genuine and spontaneous affectionate expressions towards a sensitive and humane figure who touched lives through his sweet melody and whose creativity and angelic voice and lyrics seem timeless. While the poem “Michael! Divine Song” is an original expression of praise, the photographs are a keepsake reminder of people’s physical and passonate reactions and their thoughts expressed in spontaneous literary and affective tribute, recognizing this gentle creative giant who impacted music lovers the world over...

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>>> Michael Jackson: The Apollo Memorial (Volume 1) (Paperback)
 
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