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Not Just a Name

Not Just a Name

2021 · 23 min · Documentary

Not Just a Name explores and highlights the trials and tribulations of African-Americans with cultural and unique sounding names. It follows the stories of Shiquita Williams, Fulani Bahati, and Naauh'Mocquaii Robinson-Jones as they deal with micro-aggressions and the painful and triumphant origin of their identity as conveyed through their names.

Directed by Deonna Young · Written by Deonna Young

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