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David Zax is a writer living in Washington, DC. His name, a megalomaniacal descriptor meaning "beloved," comes from a Biblical figure noted for his slingshot marksmanship.
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Monday, Aug 25, 2008 03:57 PDT
What's up with black names, anyway?
From Tayshaun to Rau'shee, Olympic athletes have been a reminder of distinctive African-American names. Before you poke fun, here's a history lesson.
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