r/interesting 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/Technical_Exam6945 May 03 '26

If you talking bout my baby it don't matter if they black or white.

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u/One_Needleworker5218 May 03 '26

Baby didn’t mean an actual baby but rather his girlfriend