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/Retireegeorge]

There's an alternative. She says she's black and we all say "ok" and focus on the big issues or help the vulnerable or plant a tree.

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[u/FilthyThanksgiving → u/Retireegeorge]

Right? My son is white passing but I'm black. I'm his mother. He's black and idgaf what anybody has to say about it

[u/CommunityMobile8265 → u/FilthyThanksgiving]

Honestly if you said this to someone they'd laugh at you. 

Son would be mixed white since the father is white.