UNCF and the Michael Jackson Scholarship – with Kenya Gray
Welcome to the final episode of season one of my podcast, "Humanitarian - The Real Michael Jackson." I'd love to bring you another season and I still have a lot of people I want to speak with to tell their stories of how Michael Jackson helped them in their time of need or contributed to their recovery from illnesses or people that were just first-hand witness to his many humanitarian acts. But to bring you these stories, I really need you to subscribe to the podcast, subscribe on Apple podcasts, on Spotify to my YouTube channel and share the stories. There's so many great stories of Michael Jackson's humanitarian endeavors out there, and they're not something that the mainstream media like to talk about. So please share the stories and support the show and hopefully I'll see you in season two of the #HumanitarianMJ podcast. Now, I have two very special guests today. Michael Jackson donated many times to the United Negro College Fund and to this day is one of their highest contributors.Kenya Gray was a recipient of the UNCF Michael Jackson Scholarship in the 90’s and thanks to the fund, went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication with highest honors and in a full circle moment, she's gone on to become the Director of Scholarships for the UNCF and now manages two of the three scholarships that she received, the Michael Jackson Scholarship and also the Janet Jackson Rhythm Nation Scholarship. So Kenya joins me today alongside UNCF's communication manager Roy Betts.Support, donate or get to know more about UNCF HEREBuy the book “Humanitarian – The Real Michael Jackson” HEREHumanitarianMJ TwitterHumanitarianMJ InstaHumanitarianMJ FacebookHumanitarianMJ YouTubeHumanitarianMJ TikTokPaul Dwyer InstaPaul Dwyer TwitterSupport the show
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An unpublicized act of compassion, from one father to another – with Dustin Woods
In 1998, through the Make-a-wish foundation, Michael Jackson met 5-year-old cancer sufferer Aza Woods at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas. Michael cleared his afternoon schedule and spent time with Aza and Aza’s father at the themed attraction "Star Trek: The Experience.” In this episode, Dustin Woods, Aza’s father tells us of the afternoon he got to spend with The King of Pop.To donate to St Judes Hospital, click HERETo support Warchild, click HEREBuy the book “Humanitarian – The Real Michael Jackson” HEREHumanitarianMJ TwitterHumanitarianMJ InstaHumanitarianMJ FacebookHumanitarianMJ YouTubeHumanitarianMJ TikTokPaul Dwyer InstaPaul Dwyer TwitterSupport the show
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A simple act of kindness - with Joseph Yenish
In July of 1997, as a crowd of fans sprinted after Michael Jackson’s limousine, one of his vans accidentally ran over a fan’s leg, pushing the fan, Joseph Yenish to the ground resulting in a broken foot. Joseph later received a phone call to inform him that Michael had heard of the accident and had arranged for him to attend Michael’s concert for free and then meet him. Joe went backstage at the Wembley stadium in London and in this episode, he tells us about it and the many other Michael Jackson adventures he’s had since.PLEASE subscribe to the podcast on apple & Spotify.Buy the book “Humanitarian – The Real Michael Jackson” HERESubscribe to #HumanitarianMJ's YouTube HEREFollow #HumanitarianMJ’s Facebook HEREFollow #HumanitarianMJ’s Instagram HEREFollow #HumanitarianMJ’s Twitter HEREFollow #HumanitarianMJ’s TikTok HERESupport Joseph's chosen charity, "Everytown for Gun Safety" HEREFollow Paul Dwyer's Instagram HEREFollow Paul Dwyer's Twitter HEREFollow Paul Dwyer's TikTok HERESupport the show
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From Classroom to Neverland: The Heart behind the Dance - with Christine Fossemalle
Christine Fossemalle owns and runs a dance school in Santa Ynez, California, in the same neighborhood that Michael Jackson called home at his Neverland Valley Ranch for 15 years. In the summer of 2003, Michael Jackson not only helped Christine with a fundraiser for her school, but also invited the entire school for a day at Neverland. In this episode, Christine tells us all about it.Buy the book “Humanitarian – The Real Michael Jackson” HERESupport Fossemalle Dance Studio HEREFollow Fossemalle Dance Studio on Facebook HEREFollow #HumanitarianMJ’s Facebook HEREFollow #HumanitarianMJ’s Instagram HEREFollow #HumanitarianMJ’s Twitter HEREFollow #HumanitarianMJ’s TikTok HERESupport the show
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A miraculous moment of healing - with Christina Dowling
As seen on page 101 of my book “Humanitarian – The Real Michael Jackson,” on July 19, 1997, Irish Michael Jackson fan Christina Dowling, who suffers from Morquio syndrome was bought up on stage with Michael Jackson during his HIStory show in Dublin, Ireland. Michael held Christina’s hand during the song “Heal the World” and the result, as you’re about to hear, was nothing short of a miracle. Hear Christina’s story of how Michael’s touch affected her and how his passing inspired her to do more to help others.Buy the book “Humanitarian – The Real Michael Jackson” HERELearn more about Morquio syndrome HEREContact Christina on Twitter HEREFollow #HumanitarianMJ’s Facebook HEREFollow #HumanitarianMJ’s Instagram HEREFollow #HumanitarianMJ’s Twitter HEREFollow #HumanitarianMJ’s TikTok HERESupport the show
In the year 2000, Michael Jackson was listed into the Guinness book of world records for breaking the world record for the "Most Charities Supported by a Pop Star“ an achievement that was accomplished by a lifetime of effort & tireless dedication, yet a little-known fact that has been overshadowed by years of fiction.After the 2018 release of his book "Humanitarian - The Real Michael Jackson" and the 2019 adaptation into a documentary of the same name, now Paul Dwyer brings you the stories told directly from the people that were helped and affected by Michael Jackson's kindness and humanitarian efforts.
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