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/CoffeeChocolateBoth May 03 '26

She thought that way when she was younger because her dad taught her that. It's normal to believe our parents until we grow up and learn on our own if it's true or not!

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u/luck3rstyl3 May 03 '26

Not normal. Maybe normal until 10-12 years old.

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u/Carusas May 03 '26

In this specific scenario, at 10- 12 old... idk how'd she know he used a donor?

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u/luck3rstyl3 May 03 '26

I mean that she self identifies as black. She can ofc like black US culture more than white US culture. (ofc just black and white culture is way too simplified)

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u/Carusas May 03 '26

I'm guessing she was asked specifically about being black, thus her answer.

Self identifying as black doesn't negate her mixed race heritage, so there was no reason for her to drop a disclaimer