Paris Jackson, the cherished daughter of the legendary pop superstar Michael Jackson, has voiced that she identifies as a black woman, despite being of mixed race.
Paris shared that her father, known globally, was keen on her embracing her heritage. He would tell her to “be proud of your roots.” Echoing this sentiment, Paris proudly states, “I consider myself black,” honoring both her father’s legacy and their shared cultural heritage.
The world welcomed Paris Jackson on April 3, 1998. She is an accomplished American actress, model, and vocalist. Of course, she’s also known as the daughter of the music icon, Michael Jackson, and nurse Debbie Rowe.
Now at 25, Paris grew up with her brothers Bigi, 22, and Prince, 27, in an environment forever under the public eye. As members of the famed Jackson family, curiosity abounded about their lives.
When they were younger, Michael was protective, shielding them from the media’s prying eyes with clever disguises like blankets, masks, and veils.
In a 2007 interview with People magazine, a bodyguard of the late