she warned them.
I'm loving this. I agree, I don't like any and everybody putting their grubby hands in my hair. I've been in too many public restrooms and seen ladies walk right out without washing their hands.
And they have the nerve to want to touch your hair? He!! to the no.
out!!
Who are these people making up these crazy stories? I love the
Huxtable Shocker: Sandra and Denise Aren’t Cliff’s
will likely undergo a name change.
I was ready to write congress over this one (not that I didn't agree - same news group wrote this one as well)
Federal Judge: Enough With the Stupid Names
March 2, 2008
By Bill Matthews
After Judge Cabrera’s historic ruling, little Clitoria Jackson
(DETROIT) In a decision that’s expected to send shockwaves through the African-American community—and yet, give much relief to teachers everywhere—a federal judge ruled today that black women no longer have independent naming rights for their children. Too many black children—and many adults—bear names that border on not even being words, he said.
"I am simply tired of these ridiculous names black women are giving their children," said U.S. Federal Judge Ryan Cabrera before rendering his decision. "Someone had to put a stop to it."
The rule applies to all black women, but Cabrera singled out impoverished mothers.
"They are the worst perpetrators," he said. "They put in apostrophes where none are needed. They think a ‘Q’ is a must. There was a time when Shaniqua and Tawanda were names you dreaded. Now, if you’re a black girl, you hopeyou get a name as sensible as one of those."
Few stepped forward to defend black women—and black women themselves seemed relieved.
"It’s so hard to keep coming up with something unique," said Uneeqqi Jenkins, 22, an African-American mother of seven who survives on public assistance. Her children are named Daryl, Q’Antity, Uhlleejsha, Cray-Ig, Fellisittee, Tay’Sh’awn and Day’Shawndra.
Beginning in one week, at least three white people must agree with the name before a black mother can name her child.
"Hopefully we can see a lot more black children with sensible names like Jake and Connor," Cabrera said.
His ruling stemmed from a lawsuit brought by a 13-year-old girl whose mother created her name using Incan hieroglyphics.
"She said it would make me stand out," said the girl, whose name can’t be reproduced by The Peoples News’ technology. "But it’s really just stupid."
The National Association of Elementary School Teachers celebrated Cabrera’s decision.
"Oh my God, the first day of school you’d be standing there sweating, looking at the list of names wondering ‘How do I pronounce Q’J’Q’Sha.’?" said Joyce Harmon, NAEST spokeswoman. "Is this even English?"
The practice of giving black children outlandish names began in the 1960s, when blacks were getting in touch with their African roots, said historian Corlione Vest. But even he admits it got out of hand.
"I have a niece who’s six. I’m embarrassed to say I can’t even pronounce her name," said Vest, a professor at Princeton University. "Whenever I want to talk to her, I just wait until she looks at me and then I wave her over."
Cabrera’s ruling exempted black men because so few of them are actually involved in their children’s lives.
Note: This article is satire, brought to you by the creative minds at The Peoples News. It’s not real, but we hope it made you think.
can you imagine having a name like that???I was ready to write congress over this one (not that I didn't agree - same news group wrote this one as well)
Federal Judge: Enough With the Stupid Names
March 2, 2008
By Bill Matthews
After Judge Cabrera’s historic ruling, little Clitoria Jackson
(DETROIT) In a decision that’s expected to send shockwaves through the African-American community—and yet, give much relief to teachers everywhere—a federal judge ruled today that black women no longer have independent naming rights for their children. Too many black children—and many adults—bear names that border on not even being words, he said.
"I am simply tired of these ridiculous names black women are giving their children," said U.S. Federal Judge Ryan Cabrera before rendering his decision. "Someone had to put a stop to it."
The rule applies to all black women, but Cabrera singled out impoverished mothers.
"They are the worst perpetrators," he said. "They put in apostrophes where none are needed. They think a ‘Q’ is a must. There was a time when Shaniqua and Tawanda were names you dreaded. Now, if you’re a black girl, you hopeyou get a name as sensible as one of those."
Few stepped forward to defend black women—and black women themselves seemed relieved.
"It’s so hard to keep coming up with something unique," said Uneeqqi Jenkins, 22, an African-American mother of seven who survives on public assistance. Her children are named Daryl, Q’Antity, Uhlleejsha, Cray-Ig, Fellisittee, Tay’Sh’awn and Day’Shawndra.
Beginning in one week, at least three white people must agree with the name before a black mother can name her child.
"Hopefully we can see a lot more black children with sensible names like Jake and Connor," Cabrera said.
His ruling stemmed from a lawsuit brought by a 13-year-old girl whose mother created her name using Incan hieroglyphics.
"She said it would make me stand out," said the girl, whose name can’t be reproduced by The Peoples News’ technology. "But it’s really just stupid."
The National Association of Elementary School Teachers celebrated Cabrera’s decision.
"Oh my God, the first day of school you’d be standing there sweating, looking at the list of names wondering ‘How do I pronounce Q’J’Q’Sha.’?" said Joyce Harmon, NAEST spokeswoman. "Is this even English?"
The practice of giving black children outlandish names began in the 1960s, when blacks were getting in touch with their African roots, said historian Corlione Vest. But even he admits it got out of hand.
"I have a niece who’s six. I’m embarrassed to say I can’t even pronounce her name," said Vest, a professor at Princeton University. "Whenever I want to talk to her, I just wait until she looks at me and then I wave her over."
Cabrera’s ruling exempted black men because so few of them are actually involved in their children’s lives.
Note: This article is satire, brought to you by the creative minds at The Peoples News. It’s not real, but we hope it made you think.
anyway, in her case i enjoyed being a teaching tool LOL
I found out this was not true, itcangrow...but still funny
I really lost it when I read these quotes:
I love my hair, but I'm not going to risk a paycheck over something so stupid.
erplexed
lol
I LOVE this story. made me laugh. i hate when ppl touch or want to touch my hair too. i had one white girl actually say she was surprised at how soft it was that that she was always taught that if you rub black ppls hair backwards you would cut your hands.
this story is very creative and i also like that they tell you it is a fake story.
? How old was she?
lol
I LOVE this story. made me laugh. i hate when ppl touch or want to touch my hair too. i had one white girl actually say she was surprised at how soft it was that that she was always taught that if you rub black ppls hair backwards you would cut your hands.
this story is very creative and i also like that they tell you it is a fake story.
erplexed(sp?); and Third, to Don Imus 
