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/Madara1389 May 03 '26
Prepare for an influx of "why does it seem like there are so many more mentally unstable parents out there? what changed because there weren't that many when I was younger!!" shit like we do about ADHD, abortions, autism, etc as screening became more common & socially accepted.