[Redcloak]

If I were a bigot, then I'd want black mothers to use such names.

Whether you like it or not, the world judges people on things like a given name. "Sharon Jones" will be treated differently than "L'Shonda Jones". You may not like this, but your feelings won't change reality.

[colorcountry]

The author does make a valid point....you've just taken it a little too far IMHO.

To say that someone named L'Shonda or Quieshianiquita doesn't have a chance is pushing it. Will they be treated differently? It's possible, maybe probable, but it is NOT inevitable.

It has been shown on this thread, that names that are mainstream and popular can quickly become unfashionable and quaint. It might be detrimental to name my daughter after my mother, Hazel, or my son after my father Wally. Those were good, down-to-earth names in their day.

Who knows what the future will bring for people named LaShawn or LaPrielle or Janeisha. Time will tell. I suppose those who are smart, talented and driven will rise to the top.