What's in a name? Ask Auon’tai M. Anderson.
about why she had stopped shortening her first name to 'Nita,' and the late Dr. Sharon R. Bailey, a former DPS school-board member who saw the power in middle initials.
Anderson says he hopes the swap will make him"a role model for my child and also for students at DPS with unique names who shouldn't be afraid to utilize their birth name" — and he feels supported in his efforts by the school district. He asked that his birth name be used on the DPS website and any published materials going forward,"and they've done so without hesitation.
For the most part,"it's been an easy switch, but it's been difficult for some folks," Anderson notes."I was at ameeting this past weekend, and an individual from eastern Colorado pointed at me and said 'Him' instead of saying my name. And my colleagues said, 'No, his name is Auon'tai,' which is the kind of allyship I'm grateful for."
The conclusions reached by Colorado Peak Politics and others on the political right don't surprise him."I always knew the GOP would make their own excuses, and it's disappointing that people cannot just respect my wishes." he says. And while he's seeking reelection to the board in 2023, he insists that"this isn't about politics. This is about reclaiming my identity. Whether it's a political advantage or disadvantage is up to the voters to decide.
In the meantime, he's exploring whether it's possible to include a pronunciation reference on ballots to help voters properly say his name: Auon'tai M. Anderson., it has been defined as the free, independent voice of Denver, and we'd like to keep it that way. With local media under siege, it's more important than ever for us to rally support behind funding our local journalism.
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