Coach Lenox Chombo

A story from Malawi

Coach's son, Hobson

Coach is lying outside of his house on a straw mat. We casually chat about the good times we spent together. Out of the corner of my eye, I see a little boy kicking a ball of plastic bags.  I ask Coach, who is the little boy?  He said this is my son Hobson.  The little boy comes over and sits in my lap.  He is not afraid of strangers, like so many children here.  I look him over very carefully and say, Coach, he has hair looks like mine.  Coach agrees and says, we men always laughed at your hair, but secretly wished we had hair like yours.  Hobson was conceived during the time you and I traveled together and I served as your interpreter. You are my brother and we love each other like brothers.  That is why Hobson has hair likes you.  Coach is very sick and I see that he is tiring and wishes to rest. I know that I must talk with him about going to the hospital...   Download Coach Lennox Chombo

 

Dean Sneed (big hair)

Author Bio:  Stephen Sneed is the Associate Dean of the College at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts.  He is passionate about Southeast Africa and Malawi,in particular.  Sneed is the recipient of numerous awards and honors.  Among the awards that he has received is a Senior Fulbright Scholar Fellowship and two Fulbright Senior Specialist awards.  He has consulted at many schools, colleges, youth centers and communities on diversity issues and advocating for children of color.  Email.