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Jul 5, 2009 4:27 pm US/Pacific

Al Sharpton Calls For 'Love Vigils' For Jackson

Reverend Rallies USPS For A Commemorative Jackson Stamp

LOS ANGELES (AP) ― The Rev. Al Sharpton has delivered a sermon in Los Angeles where he called for nationwide "love vigils" for Michael Jackson on Tuesday.

The civil rights activist addressed congregants at the First African Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday.

"We want love. That's what Michael sang about," Sharpton said. "Let's talk about love. Let the media deal with the mess, while we deal with the message."

Sharpton is urging people to gather in schools, community centers and churches to honor Jackson on Tuesday, when a public memorial service will be held at Staples Center.

Sharpton is rallying to get the U.S. Postal Service to issue a ommemorative Michael Jackson stamp.

Typically, the postal service waits at least five years before issuing commemorative stamps, but Sharpton said he and Edwards hoped to sway the stamp committee.

(© 2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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