The Power of a Name
In the classic 1965 book, Message to the Black Man, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad wrote that the power of a name is worth more than gold. After analyzing Muhammad’s message, I found that selecting a name that has meaning is not only powerful but it can provide a purpose for your very existence. For example, The Men of the Tenth Inc. name derives from W.E.B. Dubois’ concept of the Talented Tenth. Sean “Puffy” Comb’s clothing company Sean John is named after him (which is his f