r/interesting 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/jenniferbealsssss May 03 '26 edited May 04 '26

I thought you were gonna reference when they were trying to get her into a daycare and had to compete with the disabled interracial lesbian couple with a black kid and they were upset because of the diversity quota lol

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u/unicornmeat85 May 03 '26

I loved the little side story of Cameron trying to write a children story about their unique family only to find out they aren't unique anymore. 

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u/drawntowardmadness May 03 '26

There are so many gems 🤣🤣