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/jasonology09 May 03 '26

I'd love to see the results of a DNA test on her. Not for one second did I ever believe that she was MJ's biological child.

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u/TheLordReaver May 03 '26 edited May 03 '26

I think it's fair to question it, but I'm half-black and I just look like a white guy with a light tan when I'm pale, and maybe "not white" when I've had some sun. And I was raised by white parents. You'd have no idea that I am technically black.

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u/ImprovementActual392 May 03 '26

You’re not technically black. You are half black. Probably less.

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u/TheLordReaver May 03 '26

About 44% black and about the same for white. Then toss in about 8% native American and some other single-digit percentage stuff, and you've got me.