Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Venus’ Hoochie Outfits Distract, Detract
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By DERON SNYDER Venus Williams’ rise from the rough streets of Compton, Calif., to become a world-champion tennis player is an incredible, inspiring tale. Along with her sister Serena, Venus Williams has smashed the country-club stereotype with a force harder … Continue reading
Teen Pregnancy Boom A Wake-Up Call
By DERON SNYDER There was welcome good news last month regarding teen pregnancies, at least at the national level. Unfortunately, students at Frayser High School in Memphis didn’t get the message, considering reports that about 90 girls are pregnant or … Continue reading
‘Hair Vs. Hoops’ A Silly Lawsuit
Any time a school basketball coach requires his young men’s hair to be above their eyebrows, collars and ears, it’s just a matter of time before some player complains about the rule. And considering the popularity of hairstyles such as … Continue reading
Shift The Paradigms
As the father of two young daughters – not to mention the husband of a National Board-certified teacher with a Master’s in education – I have great interest in issues such as school reform, standardized testing, academic achievement, teacher performance, … Continue reading
Rush To Judgment Right Call On Coach
One of college football’s brightest young coaches — black or white — Mike Haywood was poised to celebrate 2011 in grand fashion, having risen to a big-time school after just two seasons as head coach at lower-tier Miami (Ohio) University. … Continue reading
Michael Vick’s Second Chance
There has been a loud outcry in the wake of President Obama’s recent comments about star Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick’s post-prison second chance, with protesters falling primarily into one of two camps. They’re either shouting, “He’s only getting a … Continue reading
‘Fiery’ Risky Approach For Black Coaches, CEOs
Former San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary’s skills with the X’s and O’s — the nuts and bolts of coaching football teams — were suspect enough. But even if he was deemed adequate in that regard, his persona made … Continue reading
Getting The Write Focus
Every day I’m reminding someone in my life to focus. If it’s not my children or my students, then it’s my husband. When it comes to writing, we have to find a way to focus on the writing we want … Continue reading
Right Now Is The Write Time
There’s an old adage that says we make time for things we want to make time for. I’m always amazed at what my daughters can accomplish when they decide it’s important enough, i.e. slide-shows of their Christmas gifts, clean rooms … Continue reading
Rally Against Corporal Punishment
Paula Flowe doesn’t know exactly how many people will show up Friday afternoon for a rally at the Texas State Capitol. And she doesn’t know exactly how many people will join her in sleeping out there until proposed legislation in … Continue reading
