Janet Jackson Apologizes For Saying Kamala Harris Is 'Not Black'
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The singer's manager said she spoke “based on misinformation” about the Democratic presidential nominee.
Janet Jackson has apologized after facing backlash for inaccurately claiming Vice President Kamala Harris is “not Black.”
On Sunday, the singer’s manager Mo Elmasri, told BuzzFeed in a statement that Jackson’s words were “based on misinformation.”
“She deeply respects Vice President Kamala Harris 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. We appreciate the opportunity to address this and will remain committed to promoting unity.”
Jackson’s apology comes after she made the erroneous comment about Harris’ racial and ethnic identity in an interview with The Guardian.
Her comments about Harris, the daughter of an Indian mother and a Jamaican father, caused a massive stir on the internet. Many X users (formerly Twitter) criticized the crooner for “repeating lies” and spewing out “foolish and super ignorant” statements.
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