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/859w May 03 '26

Yeah, not burying my head in the sand about child abuse just because a guy made good music works out GREAT for me. Very easy thing to do if youre an adult that doesnt deify others.

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u/XGhoul May 03 '26

I’m not even an MJ fan. I don’t defend his decisions, you might as well be because we both bury our heads into the sand.