Lost: A poem by Yendis

What could be more important to you than your name? Your #lastname, #surname or #familyname especially. Passed down through generations carrying your family’s #heritage and ‘connecting’ you to your #ancestors. What if that connection gets cut?

ln many ways, your #identity is rooted in your name. Others know you by your name, those that don’t know you ask you your name. Every application form requires you to enter your name. For many, simply stating your name is a persistent reminder of a painful and shameful episode in history.