Biracial Identity

Janet Jackson Falsely Claims Kamala Harris Is ‘Not Black’: ‘I Was Told They Discovered Her Father Was White’

The recent comments made by Janet Jackson, claiming that Kamala Harris is “not black” because she was told that her father is white, are both ignorant and unfounded. It is astonishing to witness someone of Jackson’s stature making such baseless assumptions without bothering to fact-check. Her statement reeks of misinformation and sheer ignorance, something that should not be taken lightly.

The fact that Janet Jackson, or any individual for that matter, would rely on hearsay to determine someone’s racial identity is not only irresponsible but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes. The use of weasel words such as “I heard” or “I was told” only serves to weaken the credibility of her argument.… Continue reading

Donald Trump Says Kamala Harris ‘Used to be Indian…Until a Few Years Ago’ When ‘She Happened to Turn Black’ During Contentious NABJ Panel

Donald Trump’s recent comments at the National Association of Black Journalists panel regarding Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris have once again sparked outrage and disbelief among many, myself included. The audacity and ignorance displayed by the President is truly astonishing. To insinuate that Senator Harris “used to be Indian…until a few years ago when she happened to turn black” is not only offensive but shows a blatant disregard for the complexity and diversity of racial identity.

It is no secret that Trump has a long history of making racist and derogatory remarks, but his latest comments seem to reach a new low.… Continue reading