John Egelkrout
Jul 15, 2024

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My son has a very white-sounding name, and he has told me how surprised some people are when they actually meet him and find out he's not. I am sure his white-sounding name has opened doors that a Black name would not. It's outrageous that this even matters.

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John Egelkrout
John Egelkrout

Written by John Egelkrout

I am a sanity-curious former teacher who writes about politics, social issues, memoirs, and a variety of other topics. You can also follow me on Substack.

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