All posts by Solomon the Great

Shocking News: Tim Norman Charged in Murder-For-Hire Plot

Yesterday, James Timothy “Tim” Norman, 41, the son of Robbie Montgomery (Miss Robbie), owner of the infamous soul food restaurant Sweetie Pie’s, was arrested by federal authorities. They have charged him with conspiracy to use interstate commerce facilities in the commission of a murder-for-hire, resulting in death. Continue reading Shocking News: Tim Norman Charged in Murder-For-Hire Plot

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Reality Star Arkansas Mo Charged With Bank Fraud

Arkansas Mo“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” cast member Arkansas Mo — real name Maurice Fayne — was arrested and charged with federal bank fraud charges stemming from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Fayne allegedly spent desperately needed money for American small businesses affected by COVID-19 on lavish, personal expenses. Continue reading Reality Star Arkansas Mo Charged With Bank Fraud

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Documentary Review: Who Killed Malcolm X?

Last weekend, I spent most of Saturday nestled under my blanket on the couch watching “Who Killed Malcolm X?” on Netflix. I must be honest. I have always admired Malcolm X. He made his mark on the world decades before I was born, but when I watch old black and white videos of him, I am captivated. I see a handsome, articulate black man with purpose and devotion to uplifting his people, and that is a precious sight to be seen, despite the fact, I am not a Muslim or Nation of Islam (NOI) member. Continue reading Documentary Review: Who Killed Malcolm X?

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Who was Qassem Soleimani?

Qassem Soleimani
Qassem Soleimani

Since his death on January 3, 2020, by the United States at the Baghdad International Airport, the question that everybody has been asking is: who was General Qassem Soleimani?

Who exactly was Qassem Soleimani?

Born in 1957, Qassem Soleimani was arguably the most powerful military personnel not only in Iran but across the Middle East. Iran’s Supreme Leader once referred to him as a “living martyr of revolution” due to the enormous contribution that he made in the Iranian army. Soleimani joined the Revolutionary Guard in 1979 and was in the front line during the Iraq-Iran war that lasted for about eight years and resulted in the death of at least one million lives. Around 1998, Soleimani was named the commander of the Quds Force, which he lead until his demise on Friday. Quds Force¹ is estimated to have 15,000 members. Continue reading Who was Qassem Soleimani?

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