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How names can tell painful stories

6 Minute English

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The Influence of Names and Their Historical Significance

This chapter delves into the historical and emotional weight of names in various contexts, touching on missionary activities in South India and the British Empire. It also features insights from Black British writer Professor Robert Beckford on naming his son, Micah, after a biblical prophet.

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