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A Name of Substance or an NOS is a name held by a Black or POC that is deemed harder to pronounce in vvhiteness due to racism. A NOS is a cultural tie to ones anscesty and has deep personal meaning to the individual. It is a form of art and respect comes with correct pronunciation and approach. Coined term by Bianka Nalia of Mixed Messages.
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