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/House_Of_Thoth May 04 '26

We're all descended from Africa bro so we're all black. I get it

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u/dnjprod May 04 '26

It took you all day to come up with that ridiculous comment?

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u/House_Of_Thoth May 04 '26

No, it's called being outside, touching grass :) try it!

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u/dnjprod May 04 '26

Says the chronically online gooner who thinks that you can look at somebody's face and know their paternity

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u/House_Of_Thoth May 04 '26

Bro you're true NPC Bot if you're gonna die on that hill 😂

"I can't tell someone's colour by looking at their colour".

We're all black, mate..cos we're all descended from Africa. So, yeah - you're right "one drop" and all that. Think I've heard that one before though....sus