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Finding Power In Reclaiming One's Name

Consider This from NPR

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Reclaiming Identity Through Name Pronunciation

This chapter delves into the journey of a journalist from an immigrant background as she reclaims the pronunciation of her name, reflecting on the complexities of identity shaped by language. It highlights the societal pressures faced in an English-dominant environment and the significance of names as representations of cultural heritage and personal identity amidst rising anti-immigrant sentiment.

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