“Not only is your name one of the strongest links to your identity, but it is also a consistent and everlasting connection with your language and culture. Unfortunately, many of us have had a turbulent relationship with what our parents chose to name us. Our unique names with obscure sounds are not often melodious to the Western ear.”

“At the 87th Annual Academy Awards, Disney star Zendaya hit the Oscars with her hair styled in locs. Giuliana Rancic, covering the news on E!’s Fashion Police reported that Zendaya probably, “smells like patchouli oil… or weed.” Zendaya responded stating that not only was the comment “outrageously offensive,” but that the reason she wore her hair in locs on such a public platform to was to “remind people of colour that our hair is good enough.” “