Michael Jackson Was Challenging Cultural Divides in 1983 with His Short Films
January 20, 2025
In 1983, a movement to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. paved the way for the national holiday we commemorate today. That same year, Michael Jackson broke barriers, challenging cultural divides when MTV debuted his groundbreaking short film “Billie Jean”. He became the first Black artist to achieve regular rotation on the network, forever changing the music and cultural landscape.