Note: If viewing Michael Jackson Ultimate Archive on archive.org (Wayback Machine), please view the latest snapshot of this page for the most up-to-date information and media.

Capital Children's Museum's "Humanitarian Award" Acceptance

Date confirmed in “Billboard” (“Sept. 22 [1989]”)

"Billboard" (October 7, 1989)

Michael Jackson received the Capital Children's Museum 1989 Humanitarian Award, at the eighth annual Best Of Washington Celebrity Fashion Show and Luncheon Sept. 22 at the Sheraton Washington Hotel. The award recognized his continued contribution to children's charities, including the United Negro College Fund, the Make A Wish Foundation, Child Help USA, and the YMCA. Jackson did not accept the award in person, but instead videotaped a special message ...Child Help USA, and the YMCA. Jackson did not accept the award in person, but instead videotaped a special message.