From the "credit where due" department
African award for Michael Jackson
Troubled pop star Michael Jackson is expected to travel to Washington on Thursday to receive an award for his humanitarian work in Africa.
The singer, who is facing trial in the US over allegations of child abuse, is being honoured by the African Ambassadors' Spouses Association.
Jackson's donations to Africa have helped build hospitals and schools and develop child immunisation programmes.
The 45-year-old is currently on $3m (£1.6m) bail. He denies all charges.
Jackson's humanitarian efforts include the foundation of two charities, Heal The World in 1992 and Heal The Kids in 2000.
Posted by Prometheus 6 on March 29, 2004 - 8:16am :: Africa and the African Diaspora
