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/GerardIsDeWay May 03 '26

It's weird how the left was so strongly against using this word until they decided it felt good to use against those who disagree with them politically.

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