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Dr. S.J. Martin is an anthropologist and Fulbright Scholar who
publishes on media, culture and globalization in Hong Kong, China, and Hollywood. Martin teaches anthropology at Pomona College.
(11 comments) SHARE Tuesday, June 11, 2013 From Asia To Africa, The King of Pop Emerges As A Global Platform For Philanthropy and Social Change
Michael Jackson gave the world more than entertainment: he also offered it charity and civic engagement. Jackson has emerged as a posthumous global platform for philanthropy. Fans from China to Africa make donations in his name and partner up with non-profits and charities to help complete Jackson's goals of saving the environment and providing charity. Fan philanthropy can be a powerful tool for social change.