Al Sharpton's Great Speech At Michael Jackson Memorial

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[@LordDomSnow]

the fact that this man is dead and ppl still slander him proves there was nothin wrongg with michael jackson theres something wrong with us

[@YeetMcCheese]

still happening 8 years after you posted this man

[@zerrenaaugustus8050]

Michael Jackson was definitely the King of Pop there'll never be another Entertainer as good as he was absolutely phenomenal words can't describe how good that man entertain I love you Michael

[@slim7435]

I agree 100% with you I cried the day I heard Michael Jackson died I couldn't believe what I was hearing I was so sad still am please God Rest his soul we love you Michael Jackson rest in peace my friend you were and still are the greatest entertainer that ever lived God bless you and I promise you we the world will never ever forget you

[@MrHaroldG2000]

"Wasn't nothing strange about your daddy. It was strange what your daddy had to deal with." Amen, and amen! What better statement to describe, even today, the injustices that Michael had to endure-that, and Marlon's "Being judged...ridiculed...how much pain can one take? Maybe now, Michael, they will leave you alone."

[@jordandelany]

This is the best speech I have ever heard! I love the way he finishes off his speech and then turns and looks so humble and at peace..

[@superprettytia]

Everytime Sharpton says there was nothing strange about your daddy, it was strange what your daddy had to deal with, I tear up ^^ It was a great message to give to Michael's kids

[@cherieloney6064]

Yes God!!!

[@jetboyjetgirl01]

Very moving speech. Made me cry when he made the comment to the kids that their Daddy was not strange, what he had to deal with was strange.

[@NotoriousNYNJ]

People who still believe Mike did any of that crap he was accused of... not knowing that both people came out and saId it was false... I don't even think an insulting remark should be wasted on yall...

[@cyranothe2nd]

I love what Sharpton said to MJ's kids, "There was nothing strange about your daddy, it was strange what he had to deal with!" I totally agree. The media drew and quartered him because he was the first massively successful black entertainer. RIP Michael. Love you forever.

[@IG2HI]

MICHAEL NEVER STOPPED! The legend lives on.

[@Renrussian]

Powerful speech! It had me clapping my hands when i was alone in my room watching this.

[@LysetteOne]

I've only seen Al Sharpton speak a couple of times, and both times he knocked it out of the park. Mad respect here. RIP MJJ.

[@THECHAZMANXXX]

After all these YEARS.... Everyone still knows about Michael Jackson. NO ONE is even more popular or successful....END OF STORY.

[@Liset0481]

Best speech of the whole memorial.

[@SilkySkillsUnited]

To me, Michael had such a prophetic message. He came to us as a child with a gift and blessed the world with his talent. From the beginning people hated him, accused him of disgusting things, but he took it on the chin and continued with his message. Even when it seemed like everyone in the world had turned on him, he thanked god for every moment of his life. Look back on Michael Jackson's life and try to tell me he wasn't the closest thing to a messiah we've had in a long time.

[@natd1210]

Amen Michael lol... Agreed. Hands down to the ground.

[@queenqueen1962]

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[@GillianRice]

This speech brings me to tears every time I hear it

[@AsiF5566]

Doesn't matter how many controversies r there, doesn't matter how many Great moments r there, Doesn't matter what people ever thought, wot everyone thinks.... Above Everything, the Ultimate truth is: "MJ is the Number One"

[@la214la]

Rev. Al's speech was awesome!

[@mj127871]

Michael was a great man :)

[@KingdomJackson]

This is freakly awesome, thank you Al Sharpton, Rest In Piece MJ ;(

[@GnosticAtheist]

Sharpton does have charisma and speechcraft, no doubt. And the core message is gold, together it is quite impressive.

[@philas7218]

Michael did teach us love and hope. Thank you, Al Sharpton. The world loves you Michael. RIP. The children will be fine with the Jackson family. AMEN.

[@elguapo5490]

I'm not a big fan of Al Sharpton, but that was one good speech.

[@velocity246]

Great speech. It is very true that Michael Jackson connected different races from all over the world through his music. From India to China to Africa to Middle East to Latin America to everywhere. Everyone knew his music.

[@jacybabi]

awesome speech. it caused so many emotions to arise within me.

[@MsSarah871]

Best speech of that night

[@myenmoni]

Preach Rev. Al!!!!!, This was his best speech ever!

[@JohnnyUtah13]

my thoughts exactly...not always the biggest fan of al sharpton....but this was an amazing speech and great message michaels kids....

[@rhazmel]

That was a great speech, for a great man. R.I.P Michael Jackson

[@snoops71]

Wanted to hear it again. He spoke the TRUTH.

[@gofcukurself666]

GREAT SPEECH RIGHT THERE.

[@pghpa611]

An Amazing Eulogy Al Sharpton Is Filled With Love

[@nico3641]

...as you climb up steep mountains, sometimes you scar your knee, sometimes you break the skin but don't focus on the scars, focus on the journey.... . awesome part.

[@billthebutcher2]

Al is a great public speaker. Fantastic job.

[@starrcompany3275]

It wasnt nothing strange about your daddy! Its strange what he had to deal with BUT HE DEALT WITH IT💜 (had me in tears)

[@snoops71]

"We Are the World" was released earlier in 1985, months before Live Aid.

[@helbovine]

That was a really good speech for sure.

[@Angelscnbsexi2]

Well said...I appreciated what u just said and perhaps we can apply this message to many people who have done great things, but who are also human with some scars...RIP MJ

[@KC-fx2vy]

"There was nothing strange about your father. It was strange what your father had to deal with"...

[@marlonwilliamson8081]

Amen..Amen..Amen all I can say!!! To God be the glory!!!

[@rugerhale333]

How many of you think you could deal with what MJ had to deal for his entire life. Think about that before you judge him.

[@vaishnavisingh247]

The Truth.!

[@KantoDude44]

That is one of the best speeches of the evening !!!

[@jamirova]

MJ meant more to the world than any other performer. maybe you folks in america dont know that but thats true.

[@marshmallowmann20]

that was a great speech. i feel inspired, because i never looked at michael jackson with the roots of racial conflicts and stuff like that at the times he grew up and what he was confronted with. he did a good job. great speech about a great man. his music will live on.

[@mgawsmestevan23]

That was a great speech, I didn't see this part I was a work. Thank you for posting this, this was a very powerful speech with a lot of meaning. =]

[@GlobalGamerNL]

Best speech from the memorial...:)

[@Sweetp000433]

When I saw Al take the stage I was rolling my eyes saying 'oh brother he we go', but by the third sentence I was like 'preach Reverend preach' lol. He made me remember why I used to like him.

[@randikantor1527]

michael is one of my heros

[@JediMindG]

There's no need to say that. The speech had nothing to do with race. This guy is proud of being black, it's about identity, not about that us vs. them mindset you seem to see where it isn't. This is powerful. RIP MJ.

[@jeffregina]

his speech was memorable. very fitting to micheal's legacy.great jo REv AL

[@JazzMJFAN]

best speech ever! R.I.P KING!

[@Mika20]

Well said Al! Well said! Such a powerful speech!

[@mrtrkdlite]

wow that was an excelent speech mj was a hero thank you michael thank you michael thank you michael

[@valenecia]

Thank you.

[@zuirgu]

This was speech!

[@QuijanoPhD]

That was a wonderful speech.

[@sherryjohnson4020]

This speech certainly rivals Martin Luther King I have a dream speech. I just love it. 💘 💘

[@dastui101]

this guy is lyk da best speech giver eva

[@Henrietteeriksen]

AMEN!

[@NellieKAdaba]

great speech. I missed the whole show and tribute

[@AnishaD23]

Awesome speech.

[@Tquiet]

Hahaha I appreciate your input thank you for putting that out there.

[@KayBenyarko]

I luve the two refrences to Ghana in the memorial.One by sharpton and one from maya angelous poem.

[@Yellow4494]

Wow, so true!

[@ebruceii]

I've never really cared much for Sharpton, but I have to say he knocked this one out of the park. Chokes me up when he addresses the Jackson kids.

[@RichoRosai]

Love the alliteration.

[@hammy606]

LOL just read the article, absolutely spot on. Think you've just directed me to my newest favourite website.

[@jeep3r]

Don't know what to say, i'm romanian , and i just like Al Sharpton's way to say the things, in my opinion he has a great gift of speach

[@reinux]

that guy is one hell of a speaker

[@geisty64]

I could not of said it better. THATS SO TRUE..

[@jebintommy]

rip michael jackson... i still cant believe he is gone...

[@misplacednewyawker]

Best line- 'Wasn't nothing stranger about your daddy'. The guy should realize that double negatives are improper syntax.

[@astrolabe1976]

agreed. moving speech

[@sweetcheeser]

Cenk, I really dig your sense of fairness. It's refreshing to witness and gives validity to your program. I truly enjoy your view pertaining to current events.

[@sauveporlagrace]

Goooo Al Sharpton! :D

[@Doomedforfailure]

His song "Man in the Mirror" was a good example of "songs with meaning" in my opinion. Much like lots of his others, too - doesn't matter if you're black or white. :P

[@paulhoward7575]

We all made mistakes in our lives but we must learn from it and do better. Everyone decide a second chance.

[@vicenteaguilara]

just an excellent message

[@reececup33]

Preach Al great speech.Don't focus on the scars and thats what people need to do.Lay off.Nobody is perfect.

[@snoops71]

He was. Al's talking about the world of pop culture.

[@BlackSoultan]

I agree with how you relate the scars comment with Al Sharpton himself. That's exactly how I feel, and I scoff those who say "he finally said something intelligent" like he hasn't ALWAYS been doing that. We have just been conditioned to think otherwise because when I get on youtube and look up what he's actually said, I'm not surprised at his brilliance on tuesday.

[@MikeGuyCanada]

I guess a few months is a long time to Sharpton. We Are the World, release date: January 28, 1985. Live Aid concert: July 13, 1985.

[@wagashi]

On facebook people werel like "AL SHARPTON SHUT UP ALREADY" but this was an amazing and true and thoughtful speech. Well done, sir.

[@dwaynepeterzen]

Al is like that drunk uncle at a wedding. You all know what Im taking about. Sometimes he can calm, collective and articulate points dead on. Then there other times when you're like "did Uncle Al just say that???" Since this was a global telecast, he was pretty tame....thanks be to Jebus.

[@plenty2say]

Michael did more for race relations AROUND THE WORLD than all our b.s. politicians put together. Sharpton earned my respect a long time ago, and he got it again today with this speech. Michael was nutty, but that wasn't his fault. How man of us didn't have fucked up parents and look at how we turned out? Most of us are crazy and we're not even famous. RIP MICHAEL JACKSON!

[@carrinejones7545]

Al Sharpton tell it like it is and that's the truth.

[@leastselfawarepotassium]

Awesome.

[@mj127871]

Wow i totaly agree with you! Very nice comment :)

[@Molignon]

heart

[@Refining1]

Well, at least the Turk wasn't bashing MJ, in this video, for a change, and being a jerk. It's nice to finally see SOMETHING positive coming from TheYoungTurks

[@SeriousSam20042003]

You got it!

[@EJAanime]

amen to that!

[@xpez]

good point...

[@ccm800]

hellanice speech

[@Molignon]

I am very sorry about some comments......Michaels has done a lot to the world...more than we ever could do. He just did it. MJ 4 ever. He was and is an example for us all, respect everybody !! Stand for your neighbour, doesn`t matter what colour he has !! He was a workoholic.....he always stand for Love, respected every religion and had God and Jesus in his heard....Please, everybody here, be respectful !! We don`t need war, we need peace and a world standing in one !!

[@egruseke]

MJ was powerful Shaprton is an embrassment

[@Ctg507]

Ah, that's what he does for a living my friend

[@severe8403]

Michael is the perfect example of what will happen to a person that has dangerously low self esteem and unmendable childhood scars when they get into the spotlight and can't escape it. Its ironic that the pain killerrs that he was prescribed just to go on with daily life normally turned out to be what ended his life.

[@lungisanicele6509]

Powerful speech

[@virginiabonneau8874]

Thank you I'll talk to me but I wish they had leaves

[@WillJamesTV]

Very well said chillspikeHQ