Janet Jackson Apologizes for Misleading Comments About Kamala Harris

• Janet Jackson Apologizes to Kamala Harris
• Jackson highlights Kamala’s achievements
• Both face disinformation campaigns

Singer Janet Jackson issued an apology this Sunday after claiming in a recent interview that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris was not African American.

Jackson blamed «disinformation» for her erroneous statements.

Her agent, Mo Elmasri, released a statement emphasizing that Jackson recognizes the importance of accurate representation in public discourse.

Elmasri stressed that Jackson apologizes for any confusion caused and reaffirms her commitment to promoting unity.

Janet Jackson’s Erroneous Comments Spark Controversy

The singer’s comments were published on Saturday in an interview with the British newspaper The Guardian.

Jackson claimed she had heard that Harris was not African American and that her father was white.

This was a statement her agent, Mo Elmasri, quickly refuted.

This has sparked a wave of criticism and misunderstandings, especially at a time when disinformation about Harris’s origins is on the rise.

It’s worth noting that in July, Harris’s rival for the upcoming November elections, former President Donald Trump, also questioned Harris’s racial identity during a public appearance.

This contributed to the confusion surrounding her roots.

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Kamala Harris is the eldest daughter of Shyamala Gopalan, a cancer researcher from India, and Donald Harris, an economist from Jamaica.

Her parents divorced when she was just seven years old.

Kamala Harris: A Symbol of Diversity and Representation

Throughout her life and career, Harris has strongly identified as African American while also honoring and celebrating her mother’s Indian roots.

It’s important to note that Kamala Harris attended Howard University, a historically Black institution with significant contributions to the Black community in the United States.

Her cultural heritage and professional trajectory have made Harris a symbol of diversity and representation in American politics.

Jackson’s apology is a reminder of the responsibility public figures have to be accurate and careful in their statements.

The statement from Jackson’s manager reads: “Janet Jackson wishes to clarify her recent comments,» he began.

«Janet acknowledges that her statements regarding Vice President Kamala Harris’s racial identity were based on disinformation.»

“She respects Harris’s dual heritage as both African American and Indian and apologizes for any confusion caused,» the manager continued.

«Janet values the diversity Harris represents and understands the importance of celebrating it in today’s society. Janet remains committed to promoting unity and understanding,” the statement concluded.

Janet Jackson, born May 16, 1966, in Gary, Indiana, is an influential American singer, songwriter, and actress, and the younger sister of icon Michael Jackson.

The youngest of nine siblings, many of whom are also entertainers, Janet Jackson is the daughter of the famed Jackson family patriarch, Joe Jackson, and Katherine Jackson.

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