PartySick 144,828 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 She's...I...uh...well she's obviously being disrespectful but she has a bit of a point? I mean, what is it with parents (even white parents these days) naming their kids some of these weird names? It'd be different if it was rooted in some culture but there are names out there like "Airwrecka" (pronounced like Erika). Lest we forget Sharkeisha. Although there is another side to it. There were black girls that I was best friends with in elementary school whose names were D'Vashia (Da-vas-ia) and Sha'Laka (Sha-lake-a). D'Vashia's in her 3rd year at community college and supporting her sick mom and Sha'Laka is going to some high class university out of state and I think she even has a job lined up. She was also the only one in the state that scored higher on the science FCAT than me I know those names aren't anywhere close to "Sharkeisha", but they are semi-exotic in the U.S. and it'd be a shame if someone's eligibility for work was written off just 'cause of a name that sounded a little different. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artRaver 3,188 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 So because someone's not black they may not find racist comments disrespectful? Obviously it was disrespectful, but my point is that it was a comment that shouldn't be taken seriously, or at least as serious as everyone here is apparently taking it (calling her moronic, a moron, a jerk, ignorant, brainless, saying she's broke their heart, etc). And what other comments has she made that have been controversial about race other than her saying she doesn't consider herself African American? Even then, that comment wasn't out of self-hatred, but just her saying she wouldn't consider herself African as she does American, a concept I'd personally would agree with.http://www.bustle.com/articles/70479-raven-symone-defends-her-controversial-race-comments-on-the-view-but-her-argument-doesnt-make-much-sense ?¿?¿? ✿ cherry blossom girl ✿ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DietCoke 386 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Ok that's racist. This is the same thing as saying "I wouldn't hire a man named Jose." "I wouldn't hire a woman named Maria." "I wouldn't hire a man named Thinh." Why? Because you perceive their names to be indicative of their race and that race makes you uncomfortable? What other reason? (Unless you have a huge issue with the name Maria or Jose or Thinh alone, I don't know your life) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropico 4,145 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I'm tired of her at this point. She has said so much stupid s--t over the past 2 years. It all started with "I don't consider myself African American". I defended her there (or I tried to). But now I realise she is dealing with internalized racism and it makes her look so ignorant and disrespectful. ♢ Social Justice Enthusiast ♢ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kulture Kiari 3,433 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 She's...I...uh...well she's obviously being disrespectful but she has a bit of a point? I mean, what is it with parents (even white parents these days) naming their kids some of these weird names? It'd be different if it was rooted in some culture but there are names out there like "Airwrecka" (pronounced like Erika). Lest we forget Sharkeisha. Although there is another side to it. There were black girls that I was best friends with in elementary school whose names were D'Vashia (Da-vas-ia) and Sha'Laka (Sha-lake-a). D'Vashia's in her 3rd year at community college and supporting her sick mom and Sha'Laka is going to some high class university out of state and I think she even has a job lined up. She was also the only one in the state that scored higher on the science FCAT than me I know those names aren't anywhere close to "Sharkeisha", but they are semi-exotic in the U.S. and it'd be a shame if someone's eligibility for work was written off just 'cause of a name that sounded a little different. How does she have a point? Whatever a parent names their child is non of our businss. Nor should we judge that person based on its name. My name is very common, yet spelled differently. I would eff up someone if they judged my parents because of how they spelled my name Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 144,828 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 How does she have a point? Whatever a parent names their child is non of our businss. Nor should we judge that person based on its name. My name is very common, yet spelled differently. I would eff up someone if they judged my parents because of how they spelled my name She has a point in that you shouldn't be throwing the silverware against the wall and add "isha" to the sound it makes to name your kid I agree with you, honestly, but she's not wrong in implying that people aren't hired or they have a harder time when their names are crazy like that. It's just a shame that she's on the discriminatory side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANiCURE1295 8,673 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 You guys are all ridiculous. You're telling me if you were a business owner you would be hiring someone named Bonquiqui. I doubt it. You're all hypocrites. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 104,122 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 You guys are all ridiculous. You're telling me if you were a business owner you would be hiring someone named Bonquiqui. I doubt it. You're all hypocrites. Say that to people that hires Hawaiians. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ 𝘞𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 17 (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Palutena 3,140 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I really don't know what to say... Other than she's being very problematic and racist, discrimination based on African names? Really? You guys are all ridiculous. You're telling me if you were a business owner you would be hiring someone named Bonquiqui. I doubt it. You're all hypocrites. I'd hire anyone as long as they were assiduous, amicable, and punctual. Adoremus in caelum, Palutena. Dea luminis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo 7,298 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Hire me Raven! Don't visit my profile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envi 765 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 She has issues. ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANiCURE1295 8,673 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I just think people are taking this the wrong way! The names from the video they showed aren't "africanized". They're based off modern day stereotypes. No one is going to have the name watermelondrea. And if they did, and were indeed an intelligent person they would get it changed because it would be stupid not to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperIz 7,308 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 That's silly to not hire someone because of their name. I don't care if you're name is like Ceiling Tile or something, if you're a good worker it shouldn't matter. And let's not be too harsh on her, like someone mentioned we all mess up and say the wrong things sometimes. It happens. Human generated art Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyaKara 2,281 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 The person that uploaded the vid is ignorant. The names Raven listed are not 'Africanized' names. African names are Kimani, Adebowale, and Imamu. The names that she described come from a US stereotype that has nothing to do with Africa. The video should be titled 'stereotypical names'. I'm changing the OP title to reflect this As for Raven herself, I think she should interview the person no matter what their name is. I've met people with unique names whom are the most intelligent and charismatic people I've ever known. Your name bears nothing on your skills and personality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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