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Episode 10: Reclaiming My Name: Why It’s Important for Black Women to Define Ourselves
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Episode 10: Reclaiming My Name: Why It’s Important for Black Women to Define Ourselves

On my 33rd birthday, I declared to all of my family and friends that I had adapted a new name, Yaa. The reactions varied widely. Some people love my new name, others not so much.

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