Pop icon Janet Jackson has faced criticism after making inaccurate statements about Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' race during a recent interview. Jackson incorrectly claimed that some people believe Harris is Indian, not Black, and that her father is white.
by the Guardian when she was asked about her position on the upcoming election, with the interviewer noting that"America could be on the verge of voting in its first Black female president.""Well, you know what they supposedly said?" Janet replied."She’s not Black. That’s what I heard. That she’s Indian."When the interviewer responded that Kamala is both, Janet incorrectly said,"Her father’s white. That’s what I was told.
Janet Jackson is one of the most influential people in music history. It was simply irresponsible of her to repeat something she “heard” regarding the very thing that they use against Kamala! Her own race. We are less than 50 days away from the election. We gotta talk smarter!"This whole Janet Jackson thing just goes to show you how out of touch some celebrities are," a fifth person observed."I’ve always loved her but repeating lies!? Smh.
This whole Janet Jackson thing just goes to show you how out of touch some celebrities are. I’ve always loved her but repeating lies!? Smh. If you don’t know about a subject, then don’t speak on it… especially with your platform. Educate yourself, please!and her accomplishments as a Black and Indian woman," the statement continued."Janet apologizes for any confusion caused and acknowledges the importance of accurate representation in public discourse.
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