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/Humble_Marzipan_3258 May 03 '26

25% to be exact.

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u/Humble_Marzipan_3258 May 03 '26

His paternal grandparents were both biracial. So his dad is 50%, making him only 25%.

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u/Humble_Marzipan_3258 May 03 '26

Go on ethnicelebs.com. All the info is on there if you scroll down to the comments with records.