Haters
If you hate MJ you should at least hate him for what he is, and not for what he isn’t.
Katherine Jackson about Michael’s Vitiligo
Kudos to Mrs. Jackson for covering all the salient points of what you need to know about vitiligo in under a minute. She uses the term ‘bleached up’, which is only half correct. We cover why in our Fact Check Hub. Explore more on our vitiligo page. Learn about others with the condition here. Vitiligo…
What We Know So Far
Trying to make sense of what we researched up to this point: This whole situation is all about what it looks like versus what it actually is. The problem is that the media narrative is so much more compelling than the Peter Pan image, while the reality behind it is complicated, and, to put it…
Skin
People we need to discuss this. Seriously. It seems like no one wants to admit that we’re not exactly used to seeing a black person turn white. Most of us haven’t experienced that firsthand, so we’re left scratching our heads. Someone’s physical features and complexion were built that way and make sense as an ensemble.…
Vitiligo Photo Explainer
Photo Explainer: Vitiligo Vulgaris vs MBEH-treated skin. After his death Benoquin cream was found in MJ’s home. Its active ingredient is MBEH and it is used to depigment skin. Technically you can call it bleaching. The treated areas have a confetti-like pattern. Vitiligo-affected skin is lighter and more uniform. The pattern we see on this…
Vocal Ranges vs Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson is officially a baritone, yet his singing range contains the full tenor and countertenor registers too. He could even dip into the soprano and bass realms, flaunting a remarkable 3-octave range. While he often dazzled fans with his higher notes during performances, he kept his rich, deep voice exclusively for his private life…