Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Sha’Carri Richardson still has to learn to deal with disappointment
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By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Sometimes we forget that international track star Sha’Carri Richardson is otherwise just another Black woman at age 22, a young’un by grown folks’ standards. Aside from being one of the fastest women in … Continue reading
Ain’t no shame in Kevin Durant’s request for a trade
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) It’s said that nothing beats a failure but a try. Achieving a goal is the best outcome, followed by attempting it. Falling short is least of those. Such mindsets are common for risk-takers … Continue reading
Who will take a chance on Kyrie?
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) What Would Kyrie Do? If Kyrie Irving were an NBA general manager instead of an NBA superstar, would he give himself a five-year, $250 million deal like Brooklyn can offer? It’s not an … Continue reading
NESSA’S NOTIONS: Alternate route ahead
By VANESSA W. SNYDER Recently listened to a Tony Evans sermon on detours, which are unexpected, frustrating and beyond our control. Clearly, I’ve hit one on this doctoral journey. I won’t get into the details, other than saying it has … Continue reading
Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns deserve all the smoke
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Let’s hear it for the Cleveland Browns. They sold their soul for quarterback Deshaun Watson and got more than bargained for. When he arrived in March, Watson was facing 22 civil suits accusing … Continue reading
LeBron James deserves his flowers now
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Can we take a moment to acknowledge the absurdity of LeBron James’ story? Born to a 16-year-old mother who raised him alone, he graced Sports Illustrated as a high school junior anointed “The … Continue reading
Yes, I’m rooting for the Celtics. Blame Nia Long
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Some lines you never expect to cross. Some scenarios are too unlikely to imagine. Yet, here I am, pulling for the Celtics. Native New Yorkers with no ties to New England don’t root … Continue reading
Caster Semenya should be free to be who she is
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Caster Semenya was ready to go there as an 18-year-old, willing to be humiliated in front of adults if that’s what it took. The South African track star was prepared to remove her … Continue reading
Calling a Black baseball player ‘Jackie’ is not a compliment
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Getting hot over mass shootings, trigger-happy cops, environmental injustice, maternal mortality rates, voter suppression, unfair hiring practices, redlining, and other systemic burdens, doesn’t leave much energy for petty racism like name-calling. If fair … Continue reading
Victory by Air Jordan’s racing team is also a win for NASCAR
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Thanks to Michael Jordan and the flyest race car ever, NASCAR just hit for a lick. The sport that wants more cool points and wider swaths of fans just achieved both goals, with … Continue reading
