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What’s in a(n American) name? | wondermentwoman.com

September 15, 2010 islamoyankee

What’s in a(n American) name? | wondermentwoman.com.

Unlike today’s article, “no new name” was meant to be a feel-good feature demonstrating America’s tolerance and diversity. 

Here is why it wasn’t: There is no such thing as an “American” name.

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