1: Paris Jackson Embraces Her Identity
Paris Jackson, the daughter of the late pop legend Michael Jackson, recently shared that despite being of mixed race, she identifies as a black woman. Paris explained that her father, who always emphasised being proud of your roots, would insist that she is black. “I consider myself black,” she said, honouring both his legacy and her heritage.
2: Growing Up in the Spotlight
Born on April 3, 1998, Paris is the daughter of Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe. Along with her brothers, Prince and Bigi, she was born into a family constantly in the public eye. As children, Michael tried to shield them from the spotlight, using blankets, masks, and veils to protect their privacy.
After Michael’s death in 2009, the siblings were suddenly thrust into the public eye, becoming targets for the paparazzi. Paris has since spoken about the toll this took on her mental health, including experiencing PTSD and battling self-harm. By age 15, she attempted suicide multiple times and sought therapy to cope with her struggles.
3: Strong Family Bonds
Paris has often turned to her older brother, Prince, for support. She admires him greatly, saying, “He’s everything to me.” Prince, in turn, believes Paris shares many traits with their father. “She is who my dad is,” he says, noting her passion and strength.
4: Honoring Her Father’s Legacy
Paris has also chosen to pursue music, following in her father’s footsteps. She’s performed as the lead singer and guitarist for the band The Soundflowers and modeled for major fashion brands like Chanel.
Paris’s connection to her father’s African-American heritage runs deep. Despite her lighter skin, Paris identifies as black, as her father always encouraged her to be proud of her roots. She recalled that Michael would always tell her, “You’re black. Be proud of your roots.”
Paris has faced criticism from some, but she continues to honor her father’s legacy, embracing her identity and heritage with pride.
