Author Archives: Deron Snyder
ESPN’s Pat McAfee used MLK Day to show white privilege in full effect
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By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Like clockwork and without fail, as surely sunset follows sunrise, each Martin Luther King Day features mass misappropriation from disingenuous or ignorant white folks. They cherry-pick his message to find the most palatable, … Continue reading
New football coach continues the Houston Oilers-to-HBCUs pipeline
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, is nicknamed the “Cradle of Coaches” for producing legends like Woody Hayes, Bo Schembechler, Paul Brown, and other highly successful football coaches. Now it’s apparent that the NFL’s … Continue reading
Lamar Jackson is focused on being a champion, ‘quarterbacky’ or not
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Having quarterbacked the Baltimore Ravens to 13 wins in 16 games and homefield advantage throughout the NFL playoffs, Lamar Jackson rested his case, sitting out Sunday’s season finale against Pittsburgh. Baltimore had nothing … Continue reading
Jackson State basketball teams handle Alcorn State counterparts
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Entering Saturday’s doubleheader at Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center, the Jackson State men’s and women’s basketball teams hadn’t experienced home games on the same day since Feb. 27, when each squad … Continue reading
Weeks before benching, the disrespect of Russell Wilson was clear
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Drill sergeants and football coaches have enjoyed license to address their charges in a manner that’s unprofessional and unacceptable outside the military and sports. Soldiers might risk an insubordination charge if they respond … Continue reading
Let FAMU coach hear only ‘thanks, congrats and best wishes’
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Here we go again, for the umpteenth time. A young, gifted and talented Black professional has left one of our own institutions to work at a predominantly white one. The big story last … Continue reading
NFL player can be Simone Biles’ husband and just as much ‘the catch’
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Did you hear about the Tesla robot that allegedly attacked an engineer, using its sharp metal claws to stab him in the back, leaving a trail of blood? Those cyborgs are gonna be … Continue reading
Morgan State wrestling is up and running after a 25-year hiatus
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) As an NCAA champion at Oklahoma State and a three-time Olympian who won gold and silver medals, Kenny Monday didn’t experience much losing on the wrestling mat. Tastes of defeat still don’t agree … Continue reading
NFL and fans can blur true colors, but anti-Blackness shines through
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) “And I’ve been tired so long, now I am sick and tired of being sick and tired, and we want a change.” – Fannie Lou Hamer, 1919 If visitors from outer space used … Continue reading
Celebration Bowl crowns the Black champion but all HBCUs win
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) As Florida A&M’s football team endured arduous training in hot and humid conditions before the season began, head coach Willie Simmons told his squad that they could be exceptional. He said they could … Continue reading
