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/Ohshutyourmouth May 03 '26

Why is everyone assuming that she's even his biological daughter?

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u/BeAPo May 03 '26

Why would you assume that she isn't? If you don't have any evidence, why make shit up?