Janet Jackson Questions Kamala Harris’ Race: “She’s Not Black, That’s What I Heard”

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As a gamer who grew up in a diverse neighborhood and played games that celebrated cultural diversity, I find Janet Jackson‘s comments about Kamala Harris’ race to be disappointing and misinformed. My gaming experiences have taught me to respect and appreciate different cultures, and it saddens me to see such ignorance from someone as influential as Ms. Jackson.

Janet Jackson seemingly questioned Vice President Kamala Harris‘ race.

I had the privilege to sit down with The Guardian’s Weekend podcast recently, discussing my ongoing Together Again tour that wraps up in Glasgow, Scotland on October 13th. During our chat, the topic of the 2024 U.S. presidential election arose. When the interviewer suggested that America might be about to elect its first Black, female president, I couldn’t help but express my thoughts on this historic moment.

Jackson inquired, “So, have you heard any rumors about her ethnicity?” To which he replied, “I’ve been told she isn’t Black, but rather Indian. I should clarify, though, that I haven’t caught up on the news for a while. The information I received was that they found out her father is white.

The potential U.S. president’s dad, Donald J. Harris, is a distinguished economist and teacher at Stanford University, of Jamaican and American heritage. He parted ways with his Indian spouse when Donald and his sister, Maya, were still children.

As a gaming enthusiast, when posed the question about whether America is prepared for a female president of color, I must honestly say that I’m unsure. It’s a complex and multifaceted issue, but I remain optimistic about our nation’s progress towards greater diversity and inclusivity.

She replied, ‘I’m afraid I can’t say for certain.’ To be honest, I’d rather not respond because I’m genuinely unsure about the answer. Regardless of the outcome, I fear it might cause quite a stir.

Jackson’s remarks concerning Harris’ ethnicity echoed Donald Trump’s doubts about whether his rival was genuinely African-American, which he expressed during the National Association of Black Journalists conference in July.

Trump stated in Chicago, “She’s traditionally Indian, and she’s been advocating for Indian culture. I didn’t realize she was African-American until recently when it came to light that she had changed her ethnicity. Now, she wants to be recognized as black. So I’m unsure, is she of Indian descent or is she African-American?

He added, “I hold both identities in high regard, but it appears she does not share this sentiment, as she transitioned from being Indian to identifying as African-American. I believe this warrants further investigation.

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2024-09-21 23:54