African American/Africa Charities Michael Jackson Has Personally Given To:
July 5, 1984: During the Jacksons press conference at Tavern On The Green, Michael announces that his part of the earnings from the Victory Tour will be donated to three charitable organizations: The United Negro College Fund, Camp Good Times, and the T.J. Martell-..Foundation.
January 28, 1985: Michael and 44 other artists meet to record We Are The World, written by Michael and Lionel Ritchie. The proceeds of this record are donated to the starving people in Africa.
September 13, 1987: Michael supports a campaign against racism. He supports efforts of the NAACP, to fight prejudices against black artists.
March 1, 1988: At a press conference held by his sponsor Pepsi, Michael presents a $600,000 check to the United Negro College Fund.
December 26, 1992: During a broadcast request for donations to the United Negro College Fund, Michael declares: Black Colleges and Universities are breeding some of the leading personalities of our time. They are on top in business, justice, science and technologies, politics and religion. I am proud, that the Michael Jackson Scholarship Program enabled more than 200 young men and women to get a qualified education.
October 28, 1993: Michael makes it possible for 5000 underprivileged.. children to visit the Reino Aventura Park, where the whale Keiko (Free Willy) is living.
July 18, 1996: In Soweto, South Africa Michael is laying down a wreath of flowers for youngsters who have been killed during the fights involving Apartheid.
Brotherhood Crusade
Founded: 1968
Purpose: Serves Minority Interests in the Underserved Areas of L.A.
http://www.brotherhoodcrusade.org
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)
Founded: 1976
Purpose: Advances the Global Black Community and Influences Policy
http://www.cbcfinc.org
Minority Aids Project
Founded: 1985
Purpose:Community-based HIV/AIDS Organization Managed by People of Color
http://www.map-usa.org
Motown Museum
Founded: 1985
Purpose: Preserves the Memory of Motown Record Corp. and Inspires People Exhibitions and Programs
http://www.motownmuseum.com
NAACP
Founded: 1909
Purpose: Ensures the Political, Educational, Social, and Economic Equality of Rights and Eliminates Racial Hatred and Racial Discrimination.
http://www.naacp.org
National Rainbow Coalition
Founded: 1984 (merged with PUSH ‘96)
Purpose: Social Change for Workers, Women and People of Color
http://www.rainbowpush.org
Transafrica Forum
Founded: 1977
Purpose: Advocacy Organization Promoting African and Caribbean Priorities at the International Level
http://www.transafricaforum.org
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
Founded: 1944
Purpose: Provides Funding for Black College Education
http://www.uncf.org
United Negro College Fund Ladder’s of Hope
Founded: Unsure
Purpose: Provides Funding for Black College Education
Watts Summer Festival
Founded: 1968
Purpose: An Annually Presented African-American Cultural Festival
http://www.wattsfestival.org
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