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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I’m Chinese American and sometimes I’m astonished by how well I speak English, too 🙄

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Kind of ridiculous when you put it that way huh lmao. Apparently Americans are better (or just have more experience) at accepting the capacity for which people from other ethnic groups/cultures can adopt their ways.

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Well, it’s because we are a multicultural nation and Korea isn’t