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Originally posted by Professor:
I saw Kweisi Mfume on an interview this weekend along with a representative of the city police. The officer could not pronounce Kweisi's name (hell I can't spell it nor say it myself) and he was pissed. Finally, the officer remarked that he had difficulty with the name. The interview was heated. I've always thought Mfume to be a great person. If I had to select a black to represent me, he would certainly be my choice before JJ and and the brother with the rod set.
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LOL@ Rod set...
But, I was always told that when one cannot or does not take the time out to learn how to CORRECTLY pronounce your name, that it shows disrespect. Especially, among public/political figures. Example, Farrakhan..I have heard on many shows (ie CNN cross fire, etc), political, etc. that have pronounced his name as Far-a-kan. Normally, this mispronunciation came from the "side" that is AGAINST his views/ideology.
I get mad too when people mispronounce my name. So, I can feel Mfume on that one!
