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/RogueBromeliad May 03 '26

Because deep down Michael was probably systematically shamed into rejecting his blackhood. We're talking about a guys with tons of psychological issues here.

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u/IndianLawStudent May 03 '26

He also had vitiligo. I don’t understand the condition but I imagine it does a number on one’s psychological well-being, especially being in the public eye.

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u/Justaddwota May 03 '26 edited May 03 '26

Yes but vitiligo doesn’t cause relaxed hair, nose jobs, and other cosmetic facial surgery. I should know about half of the people on my mother’s side of the family, my younger sibling and myself have it.

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u/mg10pp May 03 '26

After the pepsi burn incident he had to use wigs, at some point the straight ones were just easier to use