

Essential Reading: Emily Bernard on Names, Race, Gifts, and Burdens
"A name is a map,"Â writes Emily Bernard in The American Scholar, "a link to the past as much as it is a claim on the future."
Kaomi Taylor
3 days ago


Climbing the Walls of Our Phonemic Chasm
Have you ever heard of a Phonetic Chasm? Because it’s surprisingly easy to fall into one, and the stakes can be high.
Kaomi Taylor
Sep 12


Your Name Is A Wake Word, Part 2: On Being Perpetually Lit
How many times does the average person hear their name in an ordinary day? Does it matter? It might.
Museum of Names
Aug 11


Name Interview: How to Own a Big Name
We asked a young woman named Independence what she'd like people to know about her name. Her response was candid and wise.
Kaomi Taylor
Aug 1


Guest Post: What's in a Pen Name? (Identity and Branding)
Reading through this thought-provoking reflection on one woman's exploration of personal, cultural, social, and professional identity, I...
Kaomi Taylor
Jun 15


Your Name Is a Wake Word (Part 1 - The Science)
Just imagine you’re in danger. What single word would be most likely to seize your attention and avert tragedy? Do you have any smart...
Museum of Names
Jun 5
