Robert Valvano Speaks Out About Caitlyn Jenner Winning the ESPY Award

[Susan]

Robert Valvano Speaks Out About Caitlyn Jenner Winning the ESPY Award
A Susan's Place Exclusive!

The decision by ESPN to award Caitlyn Jenner the Arthur Ashe Courage Award has been, to put it mildly, controversial. Pundits in the sports and political world have debated the issue since it was first announced, with quite a few of them suggesting other people as being more worthy.

Robert Valvano recently commented on the issue on his Facebook page. He is certainly qualified to speak on this subject with authority due to not only his long association with sports analysis and coaching but because his late brother, Jim Valvano, was the first recipient of the Arthur Ashe Courage Award on March 3rd, 1993. Jim Valvano passed away on April 28th, 1993 from a rare form of cancer less than two months after receiving the award and speaking at the ESPY award show which was presented by ESPN.

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[Paige]

That was excellent, definitely worth the read.  With all the vitriol today on the internet, it's uplifting to read such a well thought out response to that negativity.

Thanks for posting this Susan,
Paige  

[suzifrommd]

One of the most beautiful sights in the world: A cis person who "gets it".