Comments on: Clitoria Jackson and the okie doke

By: D'zreya

D'zreya — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:12:01 +0000

Yo that judge be trippin’ and his ruling is whack!
I see him down the mall I’m all like in his face with “what you talkin’ bout Willis?!”

DAMN.

By: charles

charles — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:21:46 +0000

And we have a winner! The Star-Telegram (Fort Worth) published a story about a shooting (http://www.star-telegram.com/804/v-print/story/568196.html)
involving two sisters: “Nahtica” (a miss spelling for “Nautica”?) and “Cash’Monae.”

Maybe the parents will decided to push their luck with the next child and name it “Lah’Terie” . . .

By: ButtaflySista

ButtaflySista — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:59:59 +0000

This is very interesting… i agree all people, of all races should give their children names that the children themselves can be proud of, something with substance and meaning, where they won’t have any issues throughout life with having to explain to the world how to pronounce their name!!

But… if i as a black woman choose to name my daughter rain or summer or my son seven, grey or midnight, they may not like it and then i am restricted from being orignial

is it just the spelling and pronunciation of the names that will allow these laws to take place?

By: M.D.

M.D. — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:07:14 +0000

I must say, when I first saw this article, I was a little upset. Who is anyone to tell another human bieng what they can or cannot name their child? But as I read on, I began to laugh. It is funny how we can laugh at ourselves while discussing an important issue within our community. Really people, these ridiculous names have to stop. Why oh why would you name your child “Lacresha” or “Sha-na-eeka”? I say this because I know people with these names. How would anyone take you seriously. But I guess just like Dynamite Soul said: CONDOLEEZA! Hey, you NEVER know.

By: Dynamite Soul

Dynamite Soul — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:31:06 +0000

“CONDOLEEZA!”

“CON-DOH-LEE-ZAH!”

“CONDOLEEZA, you ain’t never gonna be nothin!”

“Tell me, where are your cousins CONDI?”

“LONGWAVIOUS! PAMFERNICIA! DIBLONGRADAVIOUS! It’s time for dinner!”

By: shaniqua smith

shaniqua smith — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:52:09 +0000

Black mothers should be able to name their kids whatever the heck they want, granted it should be tasteful. This has gone too far, I’ll be damned if I let someone else name my baby after I done worked to conceive, carry it, and deliver, hell no!

By: MrKittyKilla138

MrKittyKilla138 — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:14:26 +0000

Now, Now Saudia. Calm down. Remember this is SATIRE. Its just a joke. The common response to a joke is unemployed comedians tring to co-sign(add on) to the joke. We do need to take a look at some of the names we are giving our children. Your name isn’t difficult at all, nor is it offensive or embarrasing. This is not really racial issue but it is fueled by racism. And not in a negative way. Some other races just dont understand certain things that certain other races do. In this case many races (and maybe classes) dont understand our naming methods. Our desire to be flamboyant yet unique. To honor certain family members and to still be unique. Thats just part of our flair baby. Its part of our culture. To rebirth an old, but very true phrase: It IS a black thing. And some just dont understand. Race is a very big issue in our country. For years we have been told we are a melting pot. I was born and raised in the US of A, but my family lines are in St. Lucia. I dont want to fall into a melting pot. I dont want to melt down into some molten commonality for socia-political correctness and acceptance. I would much rather be a tossed salad. Where every peice of lettuce, cheese, and tomato maintains its own flavor, when put together create a pallate pleaser, and drape ourselves in the common salad dressing of Old Glory herself. Now thats a great country

By: Saudia

Saudia — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:49:47 +0000

I am sure the story is not real but my outrage at some of the comments that were made here is very real.

By: MrKittyKilla138

MrKittyKilla138 — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:45:11 +0000

Come on people!! Do you reall y think a ruling like that would fly?? This is obviously a joke. I would even venture to bet it was written by a Black person. Many times in an attempt to make a point we (Black People) will make an over the top, satirical statement like this. The thing that really blew me aways was when it said that there would be some kind of approval panel of three white women. Ha-Haaaa! Okay here’s my satire: with all the kids the lowly educated impoverished mothers are having there would not be enough white women to do the job. Just kidding. Im Black too, so now responses about me being a racist please. Look, it is true everyone deserves the right to name their children whatever they like. They also have the responsibility to ensure that the name is not one that would limit the childs opportunities in the future. thats all welll and good. I think the bigger issue and the lesson to be taught here is that we have gone too far in some cases. We do need to tone it down bit. By all means stay ethnic if you choose, but names like Clitoria Jackson and Q’J’Q’Sha (clearly exaggerations) are just outta control and even we as Black people are tired of it. In closing, No. My Mom didn’t name me MrKittyKilla138. LOL!!

By: Paula K

Paula K — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:37:30 +0000

It seemed a little outlandish to me for a judge to have the right to tell “all black women” what she can or can’t name her child. Although a lot of people- give their children crazy names, we have to admit in WE all know at least one “momma” who has fallen off her rocker! But this is not real, check snopes.(see link)

I can give some real examples. One of my in-laws has children named:
Recognize, Keloid, Champaigne, Damiracle… come on now!

http://www.snopes.com/humor/iftrue/blacknames.asp