Janet Jackson apologized for saying how she “heard” Vice President Kamala Harris was “not Black” on Sunday.
In an interview with the Guardian Saturday, the 58-year-old singer was asked about her thoughts on Harris potentially becoming the first Black female president.
“Well, you know what they supposedly said?” Jackson said. “She’s not Black. That’s what I heard. That she’s Indian.”
When the interviewer argued Harris was both Black and Indian, Jackson continued, “Her father’s White. That’s what I was told. I mean, I haven’t watched the news in a few days. I was told that they discovered her father was White.”
Jackson’s manager, Mo Elmasri, sent out a statement to Buzzfeed Sunday saying her comments were “based on misinformation” rather than her actual thoughts on Harris.
“She deeply respects Vice President Kamala Harris and her accomplishments as a Black and Indian woman,” the statement said. “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,” the statement concluded.
Jackson’s original comments came a couple of months after former President Trump’s contentious appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). During a Q&A event, Trump said Harris changed her racial background.
“She was always of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage,” Trump said. “I didn’t know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black. And now she wants to be known as Black. So, I don’t know, is she Indian or is she Black?”
Trump was widely criticized for his comments, earning a rebuke from White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who called his statements “repulsive” and “insulting.”
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