Incog & Pheno, i think that we may be misunderstanding each other. As stated in my earlier post, i understand the sentiment and agree with where that motivation for name change is coming from, no question.

The point i was trying to make is that we in the west are DIFFERENT to those residing in Africa, on just about every level and i am not just talking about economically. We are brothers and sisters, we just live in a different house. Our house has always got something good to eat and drink, a flat screen tv, garden and three bedrooms. They live in manner i think will only be construed as disrespectful if i describe it, so i wont.
So what if we have the same name or not? Can i share in their hard times? No. Will you? No. So instead of doing what is tangible, & makes a difference, we run around making token gestures instead of what is real. Our struggle is the same, its just that right now they are on the frontline, whereas time was the W.I & AA regiments were. Education about our history, is what we should be feeding our kids, not a name that is based off a lot of hurt and desperate attempt to heal. I know that burn, feel it every day.

Your name is what people call you, how you feel about yourself, your actions and your knowledge is what defines you.