{"id":13389,"date":"2024-09-11T00:27:23","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T00:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/?p=13389"},"modified":"2024-09-11T00:27:23","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T00:27:23","slug":"michael-jacksons-eldest-child-is-identifying-as-black","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/?p=13389","title":{"rendered":"Michael Jackson\u2019s eldest child is identifying as Black."},"content":{"rendered":"

Paris Jackson\u2019s Identity in the Spotlight<\/p>\n

Paris Jackson, Michael Jackson\u2019s eldest daughter, frequently makes headlines. Recently, she has drawn attention for stating that she identifies as Black, despite many referring to her as white.<\/p>\n

Background<\/p>\n

Paris Jackson was born in 1998 to Debbie Rowe and Michael Jackson. She has carved out a career in the music industry, following in her father\u2019s footsteps.
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\nComplexion and Identity<\/p>\n

Paris is known for her light complexion, similar to her father\u2019s later years. Michael Jackson, once darker-skinned, experienced significant changes in skin color over time.<\/p>\n

One reason for Michael\u2019s lighter skin could be vitiligo, a condition that can lighten the skin. However, this was never officially confirmed.<\/p>\n

Paris\u2019s Perspective<\/p>\n

In a 2017 Rolling Stone interview, Paris shared: \u201cMy dad would look me in the eyes and say, \u2018You\u2019re Black. Be proud of your roots.\u2019 I trusted him because he never lied to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Paris also faces stress from comments about her appearance. Some say she looks like she\u2019s from Finland, which adds to her emotional strain. Many mixed-race individuals share her look but don\u2019t face the same level of scrutiny.
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\nPublic Criticism<\/p>\n

Despite identifying as Black, Paris received criticism from Wendy Williams. Williams remarked, \u201cShe identifies as Black, but visually, it\u2019s different. It\u2019s about how others see you, especially in difficult situations. But good for her.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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