[Rick29769]

We too in the African American community scratch our heads when we hear these unique.....nah, CRAZY names. This really has nothing to do with Africa, but a lot to do with 'uniqueness' or stupidity. Should you meet a black guy named Kunjufu, Obeme, or Omala, then you're dealing with someone from a country in Africa. When you meet Sharquita, Diamante, Catajia, then you're dealing with someone whose parents are scarring their children in a feeble attempt to be unique. I don't know how many of these parents can say they've ever been to a country in Africa much less know of any names that derive from a spoken language on that continent. It is a truly stupid and useless practice by some in the black community, and if recent reports of name discrimination haven't done anything to deter this from happening, nothing will. Your child is unique in the sense that no one else will have his or her personality. You don't need a name to stand out. At least allow your child to get a job interview.

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Name : Rick29769, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Age : 32, City : Atlanta, State : GA Country : United States, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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