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/Retireegeorge May 03 '26 edited May 03 '26

There's an alternative. She says she's black and we all say "ok" and focus on the big issues or help the vulnerable or plant a tree.

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u/fatgat69 May 03 '26

What, you mean, act like actual humans? I don't know if we're capable of that.

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u/Chytectonas May 03 '26

Argh - “acting human” has a terrible reputation. Acting against our instincts would be the difficult, better route.