Mo!

 Mo! has been my African-American friend for a long time.

One day, I asked Mo! - What a kind of nick is that?

He laughed and explained:

 "I am a Christian. After 9/11, I saw many of my muslim friends going through discrimination, teasing, and disrespectful attitudes from society. One day, at a coffee counter, I had a Muslim man waiting for his coffee. When his name was called Mohammad, there were many stares at him. He, as well as everyone, sensed it. Since that day, I changed my nickname from John to Mo! Every time I go somewhere, and they ask my name, I say, "Mo!" Followed by a statement, 'Mo for Mohammad.' I am still very Christian. Initially, I did this to support my muslim friends, but over time, I have really come to like my name. I feel this name soothes me. It has music in it. I just love it!