Music museums keeping Michael Jackson exhibits on display (via Channel24Music )
aired detailed and disturbing stories from two men who say Jackson groomed them for sex and molested them when they were just little boys. Allegations of sexual abuse shadowed Jackson throughout much of his adult life, and he was acquitted on child molestation charges in 2005. Jackson died in 2009. There's been no evidence of major damage to Jackson's estate or his music because of the new documentary.
"The importance of Michael Jackson's music to the African American culture, and to the American soundtrack, is unrivalled," said H. Beecher Hicks III, president and CEO of the National Museum for African American Music in a statement provided to The Associated Press. "As a part of our One Nation Under a Groove gallery, Jackson will be defined by his music, his importance to pop culture, music videos and his impact on changing the course of popular music in our country. NMAAM has collected some artifacts which will be on display in this gallery, each of which will help highlight these aspects of his contributions to African American music.
A publicist for NMAAM said the design of the structure is still preliminary, and they have planned on having a rotating display of artist images on the building's exterior signs.
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