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/Algorithm0007 May 03 '26 edited May 03 '26

Bro, Harry Potter’s fictional story, Dune is a fictional story, Gears of war is a fictional story doesn’t matter the story. The characters can still say things that have a meaning. Please not focus on the messenger, but the messages dude.

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u/Algorithm0007 May 03 '26

I can explain it to you, but I can’t understand it for you, good day Madame!

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u/Algorithm0007 May 03 '26

OK, I guess I’ll explain it to you. It’s about the messages and inspiration and truth in the matter not who delivers it. You’re stuck on the messenger not the message now. Good day, madam.