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HelpRe: from the Web: "Names that scream you are a trashy parent" Do you agree?
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Wait, did one of Nick Cannon's kids die?
Also, this article can just walk over there, away from me, for hating on Maxine. :-P
I remember reading that royal / noble titles as names is unfortunately rooted in racism, particularly among the Black community. This is because Black people were historically often addressed informally no matter what their station, or by whom. Not "Mr." or "Mrs." or "Miss," but rather their first name or "Boy" / "Girl." So, titles started to be used as personal names. The idea was, "Okay, are you going to call me 'Mr. _____' like a civilized person, or are you going to call me King?"
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Also, this article can just walk over there, away from me, for hating on Maxine. :-P
I remember reading that royal / noble titles as names is unfortunately rooted in racism, particularly among the Black community. This is because Black people were historically often addressed informally no matter what their station, or by whom. Not "Mr." or "Mrs." or "Miss," but rather their first name or "Boy" / "Girl." So, titles started to be used as personal names. The idea was, "Okay, are you going to call me 'Mr. _____' like a civilized person, or are you going to call me King?"
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Please rate my personal name lists:
www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381
www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381/117507
www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381/109399
www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381/132018
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Yes, one of his little boys passed away from brain cancer. He was only 5 months old at the time. Very tragic :(
That is very fascinating actually! I am glad I learned that! Thank you for sharing with me. Yes, I do think I have known a few different African Americans named titles now that you mention that. Good for them, damn, fight the power.
That is very fascinating actually! I am glad I learned that! Thank you for sharing with me. Yes, I do think I have known a few different African Americans named titles now that you mention that. Good for them, damn, fight the power.
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