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Re: I am a little offended.
I know many black people with normal names that white people DO use. Emphasis mine, of course. I fully admit I'm nitpicking here, but isn't it also offensive to say that so-called black names aren't "normal"? That only the white ones are? The names black people use are plenty normal to them.

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They're normal to me, too. Especially if names like Ayden, Emmaleigh, and Alyvia are supposed to be "normal" =P

This message was edited 2/15/2011, 3:02 PM

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Even when I hear a name like Shaniqua or Lakeisha, I hardly take notice. Names like that have been used for quite some time, now.
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So have names like Kayla, and Alyssa! =)
People just don't notice ... and I don't mean you, I never really thought about it before either but I think there is a certain stereotypically white style of creativity, too.

This message was edited 2/15/2011, 11:58 PM

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Oh, there is. I work in a high school, and I come across plenty of names that would fit a stereotype for any race. And when you get down to it, they're all "normal."
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