Why answer to a name that is not mine? A name passed down from a lineage that is not mine; a name to replace one lost to oppression; a name of a thief of culture, heritage, pride, and dignity.
Why answer to a name used as a brand? A brand to replace a name lost up the passage across an ocean stolen from a land placed on stolen land.
A name that is pride to one, yet humiliation and disgrace to another.
I unshackle myself form another’s legacy. In Alpha and Omega is my own name. I own a name of my own, a name that will be etched in stone, representative of love, Taqwa of Allah, respect, truth and integrity when I’m dead and gone.
Amir’whadi Hassan
Has a nice tone. | AWH
History that needs to be taught, remembered and never repeated. Well done Amir’whadi Hassan.