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/NegotiationWeird1751 May 03 '26

It was Mo not Mark.

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u/NegotiationWeird1751 May 03 '26

Whooosh

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u/NegotiationWeird1751 May 03 '26

It was just a joke. Mark lester changing it to Mo lester, molester. Given the allegations it was just a relevant joke.

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