Black Names , Ghetto Names, Hood Names --What? Part 1

Keke, can you hear me? What is a black name? What do people mean by that? Well, a black name, according to Internet logic, is a name associated with so-called black people—to be read here as African Americans, or ADOS (American descendants of enslaved Africans). In theory, that’s what it means. And on this episode, we’ll explore exactly why "black" people give their children "black" names. e.g.  Are these so bad? Airwrecka, Darealyst, Sheeluu, DeShawn, L'bron, Lateesha. More readings: 1. Da'Shaun Harrison: https://wearyourvoicemag.com/the-politics-of-a-name/ 2. Marijuana Pepsi: https://www.npr.org/2019/06/21/734839666/dr-marijuana-pepsi-wont-change-her-name-to-make-other-people-happy 3. What's Up With Black Names: https://www.salon.com/2008/08/25/creative_black_names/ 4.  https://madamenoire.com/320750/gave-my-daughter-a-ghetto-name/ 5. Black Names Matter:The Black Names Book Paperback – Nov. 6 2015. https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Names-Matter-Book/dp/0692570624