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.
Coined term by Bianka Nalia of Mixed Messages.
by Bianca Nalia May 11, 2022