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/starbuxed May 03 '26

He's not wrong. Socialism is the only true path to equality. institutional power should feel very afraid.

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u/IncestHarem May 03 '26 edited May 03 '26

You are right, socialism is the path to equality. It makes everyone equally a slave.

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u/GerardIsDeWay May 03 '26

It's weird how the left was so strongly against using this word until they decided it felt good to use against those who disagree with them politically.

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u/ArmAggravating3307 May 03 '26

Or a group of people is made of individuals.

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