{"id":10325,"date":"2024-03-23T09:41:51","date_gmt":"2024-03-23T09:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=10325"},"modified":"2024-03-23T09:41:51","modified_gmt":"2024-03-23T09:41:51","slug":"michael-jacksons-only-daughter-paris-is-proud-of-her-african-american-ancestry-and-identifies-as-black","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=10325","title":{"rendered":"Michael Jackson\u2019s only daughter Paris is proud of her African-American ancestry and identifies as black."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Paris Jackson, the daughter of the late Michael Jackson, recently stated that she identifies as a black woman, embracing her mixed-race heritage and honoring her father\u2019s legacy and traditions, both culturally and musically.<\/p>\n<p>Born on April 3, 1998, Paris Jackson is an American actress, model, and singer. Alongside her brothers, Bigi and Prince, she gained attention as members of the Jackson family, captivating admirers who were eager to learn more about them.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3047\" src=\"https:\/\/mysunshinetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-62.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mysunshinetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-62.png 429w, https:\/\/mysunshinetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-62-243x300.png 243w\" alt=\"\" width=\"429\" height=\"530\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Michael Jackson, known for his iconic performances, took great measures to shield his children from public scrutiny, using masks, veils, and blankets to protect their privacy. However, after his passing in 2009, Paris and her siblings were thrust into the spotlight, facing challenges and scrutiny from the media.<\/p>\n<p>Paris has openly discussed her struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stemming from the intense media attention following her father\u2019s death. She bravely admitted to battling self-hatred and attempting suicide multiple times, eventually seeking help through therapy and rehabilitation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3048\" src=\"https:\/\/mysunshinetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-63.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mysunshinetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-63.png 720w, https:\/\/mysunshinetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-63-269x300.png 269w\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"802\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Despite her challenges, Paris has found solace in her family, particularly in her relationship with her older brother, Prince, who she admires greatly. Prince acknowledges Paris\u2019s resemblance to their father, both in strengths and weaknesses, and she remains dedicated to honoring Michael Jackson\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3049\" src=\"https:\/\/mysunshinetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-64.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mysunshinetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-64.png 768w, https:\/\/mysunshinetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-64-300x200.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Paris\u2019s identification as a black woman has sparked controversy, with some questioning her decision in light of her lighter skin tone and appearance. However, Paris emphasizes her father\u2019s affirmation of her racial identity and takes pride in her heritage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3050\" src=\"https:\/\/mysunshinetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-65.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mysunshinetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-65.png 427w, https:\/\/mysunshinetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-65-175x300.png 175w\" alt=\"\" width=\"427\" height=\"730\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>While some critics have voiced skepticism, others commend Paris for embracing her roots and continuing her father\u2019s legacy. Ultimately, Paris\u2019s journey of self-discovery and identity highlights the complexity of racial identity and the importance of honoring one\u2019s heritage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3051\" src=\"https:\/\/mysunshinetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-66.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mysunshinetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-66.png 424w, https:\/\/mysunshinetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-66-246x300.png 246w\" alt=\"\" width=\"424\" height=\"517\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>What are your thoughts on Paris Jackson\u2019s identification as a black woman? Share this story and join the conversation in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paris Jackson, the daughter of the late Michael Jackson, recently stated that she identifies as&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10325","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"views":40,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/used82.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10325","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/used82.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/used82.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/used82.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/used82.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10325"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/used82.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10325\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/used82.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10325"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/used82.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10325"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/used82.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10325"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}