Jackson's cultural identity remains a debating point

The pop star's massive popularity was shadowed by his evolving physical makeover from dark-skinned boy to lighter-skinned man. Some African Americans were concerned he was trying to deny his heritage. One of Michael Jackson's most famous lyrics proclaims, "It don't matter if you're black or white." But when it comes to the late singer's identification with African Americans, that declaration becomes much c...

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