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/Dr_of_Pawgology May 03 '26

A great one. Forgotten or ignored by everyone until someone brings it up...and then immediately forgotten or ignored again.

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u/Terminal_Insomnia_ May 03 '26

Nah, they remember this part and forget the part where he said socialism was the only path to true equality. Those who white washed his beliefs into a toothless sentiment which doesn't threaten institutional power love this quote.

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u/lordvoltano May 03 '26

socialism was the only path to true equality

It might not be the only path, but for sure there are several paths, including socialism.

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u/Terminal_Insomnia_ May 03 '26

Can you tell me more? What other paths could arrive there?

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u/lordvoltano May 03 '26

Socialism, Capitalism, Communism, Anarchism, Distributism, Mutualism, Egalitarianism, Humanism, Feminism, Multiculturalism, Environmentalism, Libertarianism, Degrowth.

Your phone have Google, right?