America Ruined My Name for Me. So I chose a new one.

Immigrants used to be told to change their names to fit into their new society. As diverse names become more accepted, immigrants are increasingly told to keep the names that mark them as different and prompt microaggressions. This article reminds us that the important thing is to respect people's names and their choices.

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/america-ruined-my-name-for-me