Janet Jackson has made her first public statement since the acquittal of her brother Michael Jackson on child molestation charges.

"My family and I have just gone through the least humorous chapter of our lives," she said during her acceptance speech. "I'm going to leave the jokes to the late-night (hosts), if that's OK,” She told the crowd. "What I've learned in these recent months is that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and it's real, it's a beautiful light that both comforts our minds and strengthens our souls.”

Janet’s comments come as she accepted the humanitarian award from gay rights group, the Human Rights Campaign. The event occurred at the Beverly Hilton Hotel ballroom and to attend one had to pay $250-$375.

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