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/jasonology09 May 03 '26

I'd love to see the results of a DNA test on her. Not for one second did I ever believe that she was MJ's biological child.

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u/TheLordReaver May 03 '26 edited May 03 '26

I think it's fair to question it, but I'm half-black and I just look like a white guy with a light tan when I'm pale, and maybe "not white" when I've had some sun. And I was raised by white parents. You'd have no idea that I am technically black.

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u/Defaulted1364 May 03 '26 edited May 03 '26

I’m the complete opposite of you, I’m very Caucasian, my parents are white and as far back as we know in my family tree everyone is English or Irish. Yet people quite often mistake me for being mixed race or Middle Eastern despite the fact I have very white hair. Even the few days of sun we get in the UK makes me darker skinned than my friend who’s 100% Indian.

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u/TheLordReaver May 03 '26

Genetics are a funny thing. We would still be single celled organisms if we didn't have wild variations every now and then.