http://dir.salon.com/topics/david_zax/?source=rss&aim=david_zax en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:08:00 PDT By David Zax Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2008/08/25/creative_black_names/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2008/08/25/creative_black_names/index.html?source=rss From Tayshaun to Rau'shee, Olympic athletes have been a reminder of distinctive African-American names. Before you poke fun, here's a history lesson.