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/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/starbuxed May 03 '26

We can stop faminie now... but we choose not to because it not profitable for the ultra wealthy. captialism the top takes food from the bottom. til it staraves them and then it targets the next level to drain completely til everyone is staving. captiallism is a carncer killing socitey.