Pop icon Janet Jackson, during an interview with The Guardian, echoed disinformation that Vice President Kamala Harris is not Black, but rather Indian. Jackson expressed skepticism about Harris’ racial background and mentioned that she had heard Harris’s father was white. This misinformation has been previously spread by former President Donald Trump, who suggested that Harris only embraced her Black heritage for political gain. Harris has Indian and Black heritage, with a Jamaican Black father and Indian mother.
Jackson also expressed concerns about the presidential election and the prevalence of child sex trafficking in today’s society. She mentioned that her album “Rhythm Nation” aimed to make a difference in children’s lives and addressed the current billion-dollar sex trafficking industry.
The singer is currently promoting tour dates and a Las Vegas residency, aiming to solidify her legacy that may have been overshadowed by her brother Michael Jackson’s fame and the backlash she faced after the infamous Super Bowl incident with Justin Timberlake in 2004. Despite these challenges, Janet Jackson has achieved remarkable success in her career, with 10 No. 1 hits, 5 Grammy Awards, and an Academy Award nomination.
Though Jackson’s representatives did not comment on her statements, it is essential to recognize and address the spread of misinformation about important figures like Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris herself has spoken out against such divisive remarks, emphasizing the need for unity and respect among Americans.
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