[Gen.Blather]

“Are we really supposed to just ignore the name? You can’t even focus on the story because of the child’s name.”

I was thinking about bizarre black names. At the gym I’ve met several younger black men called names like: “Phil,” “Travis,” and “Brooks.” I was wondering if the trend for obviously made-up black-only names has abated. I’ve read that a name like Laquisha receives many fewer resume responses than the same resume submitted with a traditional name. Have blacks caught onto this?

[OldMissileer]

I’ve read that a name like Laquisha receives many fewer resume responses than the same resume submitted with a traditional name. Have blacks caught onto this?

Resume? Resume?! Heck, they don't need resumes as they get all their stuff free because of that dang slavery that they were forced to endure. (Do I really need a sarc tag on this one?)

[SampleMan]

I don't think that a job is anywhere near the consciousness of a baby momma calling a child Laquisha.

[grania]

re: "black sounding" names getting less responses. I suspect so. Now, I often encounter employees with names such as "Ty" rather than the full strange names.

I get it that people want their children to have individual names that have special meanings. It's fine in small private groups. But it's awkward to try to memorize and say lists of those unique names. I think part of it is employers want employees with names people can say. JMHO

[Cyber Liberty]

I’ve read that a name like Laquisha receives many fewer resume responses than the same resume submitted with a traditional name. Have blacks caught onto this?

I don't know how many blacks have caught on, but it would be easy to find out. Just find out how many people named "Laquisha" are suing companies for illegal discrimination.

[Captainpaintball]

At the gym I’ve met several younger black men called names like: “Phil,” “Travis,” and “Brooks.” I was wondering if the trend for obviously made-up black-only names has abated

HELL no.

[Pining_4_TX]

You must not watch much college football. There are some real gems among the names. Here are a few... Quintonio, Munchie, Ha Ha, Spiffy, Taco, Sirgregory, Konockus, JaQwaylin, Fudge, and one of the best.... Wonderful Terrific Mounds II, a linebacker for Buffalo.

And if you want to see more...http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2013-09-10/college-football-all-name-team-all-americans-ncaa-funny-names