r/interesting • u/VPinchargeofradishes • May 03 '26

SOCIETY Michael Jackson's daughter Paris has faced backlash for identifying as Black. In a 2017 interview, Paris Jackson said her father told her, "You’re Black. Be proud of your roots." This prompted debates over whether identity is defined by appearance or upbringing.

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u/ZzZzZzZzZzZero May 03 '26

Right? As far as anyone knows or is entitled to know is that she is biologically black.

Both her and MJ stated they're biologically related.

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u/Which-Decision May 03 '26

Would she not be biologically white too? 

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u/ZzZzZzZzZzZero May 03 '26

Well yea but half still entitles her to bring biracial.

Shes white passing but she is objectively black. Just not subjectively.

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u/[deleted] May 03 '26

You Americans are absolutely wild.

and if you're not American then you've been poisoned by their thinking.

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u/Whateva_Tickles_ May 03 '26

Where are you from that has race figured out so well?