Michael Jackson tribute held at the Apollo in New York
The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks during a tribute to pop singer Michael Jackson at the Apollo Theater on June 30, 2009 in New York. Jackson, who first performed at the theater at age 9, died the last week from a heart attack.(UPI Photo/Monika Graff)
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