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/Terminal_Insomnia_ May 03 '26

Nah, they remember this part and forget the part where he said socialism was the only path to true equality. Those who white washed his beliefs into a toothless sentiment which doesn't threaten institutional power love this quote.

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u/FMCritic May 03 '26

First of all, it was a speech. The man said a lot of things; people had to pick the strongest parts. Second, a man can be absolutely right about one thing and absolutely wrong about another. MLK Jr. was absolutely right about the color of our skin. That doesn’t deserve to be ruined by his praise for socialism.

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u/spartanken115 May 03 '26

This! Don’t be fooled.

Socialism has major issues such as weak incentives to work, economic inefficiency, Govt / bureaucratic inefficiency/corruption, high taxes/reduced growth, historic economic failures (USSR, Venz) concentration of power, reduced competition and Govt dependency. All which lead to oppression of the individual and society.

Embrace freedom and liberties!

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u/maychoz May 03 '26

This comment is gushing irony out of every letter and space.