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Our unique names date back to slavery when enslaved Africans were hesitant to christen their children with the names of the oppressors. The only thing we had control of was our name. Thus this tradition began. I think if no one else embraces names like, Shameka and Keshia, we should at least. It is a part of African American culture. Shouldn't we be just as proud of African American culture as we are of African culture?




*Note* Still, I cannot defend all of the names on this list. Naming your child after an alcoholic beverage is out of control!