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"Right On!" Magazine Interview

“Right On!” magazine, “Through the Years with Michael Jackson!” (1981)

“I believe that people should think about God more and creation, because if you look at the many wonders inside the human body – the different colors of organs – and all these colors do different things in the human body – why can’t we do it as people?

“I wish I could borrow the real love and emotions of color-blind people and bring that to America. When you travel, you realize how different America is. God, I hate to say this, but our people are brainwashed.

“I always thought that Blacks, as far as artistry, were the most talented race on earth and when I went to Africa, I was even more convinced. They’ve got the beat and rhythm. I don’t want Blacks to ever forget this is where we come from and where our music comes from. I want us to remember.”