The birth of a child is often one of the most joyous and anticipated moments in a family’s life. However, for Rachel and Paul Buckman, a couple from Tennessee, what should have been a happy occasion quickly turned into a viral sensation filled with speculation and controversy.
On February 17, 2024, Rachel, a cashier at the Celina 52 Truck Stop in Tennessee, gave birth to a beautiful baby boy named Cash Jamal Buckman.
Rachel and her fiancé Paul are both white, but their son’s noticeably darker skin immediately drew attention and sparked a wave of online speculation. Many people questioned Paul’s paternity, with some accusing Rachel of infidelity or suggesting the baby might have been switched at birth. These comments quickly flooded the post announcing the birth on the truck stop’s Facebook page, overshadowing the family’s joy. In an effort to address the…
