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About The Author

“But By Grace Go I”

Roderick O. Solomon, a husband, father, publisher, inspirational speaker, artistic photographer, and literacy advocate.  He is also the author of Come Morning, a “love story” that highlights the personal relationship shared between an orphaned albeit eternally optimistic outcast and God.  His Father’s perfect love inspires this social misfit to honestly believe he can achieve greatness when nobody else does.  This introspective, inspirational story about “personal leadership” will challenge fallen, imperfect people with good intentions, bad habits, and great weaknesses to think differently, to behave differently, to see one another differently, to love differently.

Three years after walking away from a rewarding corporate career, Solomon, became the first photographer selected by FOX KTTV11 in Los Angeles, Ca. to produce images for their 1991 “Life In LA” campaign.  Over the years, this self-taught photographer has created images for celebrities too numerous to mention.  But it was his decision to volunteer his time working with the next generation of leaders to whom little appears given that became the impetus that compelled this image-maker to pursue his career as a writer and inspirational speaker.  This emerging writer loves exploring creative, innovative ways to share the life lessons lived and learned during the defining moment in his life when he chose to buy rolls of film instead of buying food.  It’s what Adversity taught him during an extended season of sunny-side-down days, not what Success brought during sunny-side-up days, that still inspires Solomon to keep risin’ to the level of excellence that “Achieving Greatness” demands.

Volunteer and community service includes: Former Board Member for both the Boys & Girls Club, Venice Beach, Ca. and Option House Homeless Shelter, Hollywood, Ca.; Celebrity Chef for Young People For Young People and Real Men Cook, Coca-Cola’s Valued Youth Program; NAACP ACT-SO Awards Photography Judge; John Adams Middle School’s Black Collegian Program, Santa Monica, Ca., Sweetwater Elementary School’s Literacy Program in Lithia Springs, Ga., and Hosea’s Feed The Homeless And Hungry in Atlanta, Ga.; Guest Speaker for the Atlanta Urban League, the Stir It Up Girls, Favor Academy Of Excellence, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Leadership and Etiquette Workshop, Atlanta, Ga., Los Angeles Southwest College’s Strategies for the Development of the African-American Manchild Conference, and Keynote Speaker for Loyola Marymount University’s Youth Empowerment For Survival Conference.

Solomon lives in the metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia area with his wife and daughter.

Copyright © 2007 – 2010 by Roderick O. Solomon. All Rights Reserved.

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28 Comments | Add your own

  • 1. Woodrow | January 4th, 2007 at 7:49 amWonderful cite!!!!I am impressed–very much impressed!!!Sorry I missed you this morning.

  • 2. Brandi | January 5th, 2007 at 3:03 pm

    Hey!!! Zeke showed me the site and I think that it’s wonderful!!! God bless you and your family!! Hopefully Zeke and I will be able to get together with you guys!

  • 3. Vince Marcus | February 3rd, 2007 at 9:42 pmThis website is beautiful & spiritually refreshing………..AMEN
  • 4. Vanessa Byers | March 17th, 2007 at 6:40 pmFabulous site. I may be forced to switch WordPress; I’m digging this design!
  • 5. Helen | March 17th, 2007 at 8:44 pmI enjoyed the site. I only glanced today and will look closer next time.Send me your email address.Love always,Helen
  • 6. JL-C. | March 22nd, 2007 at 11:47 pmSolomon…you walk in the footsteps of your namesake.I thank you and I am honored to take quick reads of your Galley, what an awesome and fascinating piece! You have crafted the words to create a searing imagery that will remain etched in readers’ minds for time and again. It’s about the education of the soul – make sure you sign my copy…My love to you and your Most Valuable Resource(s).Stay in your love-walk for due season always comes. It is your season, and you know what? God is smiling, laughing, even. He is so proud!
  • 7. Rate of Attrition »… | April 6th, 2007 at 11:50 am[…] here is a lovely find for my friday: Manchild’s website. i enjoyed reading his (new) bio, and was disappointed that he no longer lives in los angeles, where i currently reside. i understand about the cost of living though, Manchild. […]
  • 8. tjeanise | April 17th, 2007 at 11:51 amGreat site-I will be back!
  • 9. Olga | April 26th, 2007 at 4:38 pmYour blog is wonderful! I enjoyed every piece I’ve read, it is all full of kindness that so many on-line projects miss on… Thank you!
  • 10. L’Tanya Portlock | May 4th, 2007 at 7:56 pmAs always, you’ve said a mouth full, all of it given by the Word of God. May God Bless you as you continue to let God use you!Thank you for being an obedient servant of the Most High!!
  • 11. Walter Burek | May 8th, 2007 at 1:51 pmYour great blog has been awarded The Thinking Bloggers Award! See the details at http://www.walterburek.infoAll the best,Walter Burek
  • 12. joezul | May 11th, 2007 at 11:38 pmHi,I’ve join the alexa train, and have added your site to it. Come take a look then. :)
  • 13. Sherri | May 28th, 2007 at 7:16 pmit was a pleasure to find your blog…very substantive and insightful…i’ll be back!
  • 14. Manchild | May 28th, 2007 at 10:43 pmHello Sherri,Thank you, for the compliment. Feel free to stop by whenever time permits. Hopefully, you’ll always feel safe, secure, and welcomed.
  • 15. Manchild | May 28th, 2007 at 10:46 pmHello Joezul,Thank you, for the add. I appreciate it.
  • 16. Steve Roesler | June 3rd, 2007 at 11:27 amI’m moved by the site, the writing, and the mission. And have subscribed as a result!Your work and your life offer an example for others to follow. There’s no better testimony to be had.
  • 17. Content Black Woman | July 13th, 2007 at 2:14 amBeautiful and awe-inspiring.
  • 18. Alisha38 | July 21st, 2007 at 9:25 amBeautiful site…very inspirational. I’ll be visiting frequently!
  • 19. joezul | July 23rd, 2007 at 11:20 amHi Solomon,Here is another award for you. Come over and pick it up. :)http://www.joezul.net/wp/2007/07/23/5-more-awesome-guy-bloggers/
  • 20. Ms. Tee | July 24th, 2007 at 2:49 amHi.I have an inspirational website too.It launched last week. Maybe we can share content. I really like what you are doing here.
  • 21. hottnikz | August 10th, 2007 at 11:30 pmI followed your mybloglog link on my page. I like your writing, I’m bookmarking your page right now.
  • 22. Angela | August 31st, 2007 at 5:26 pmYour story and this site is very inspirational, just what i needed today!
  • 23. Adrienne Zurub | September 4th, 2007 at 4:39 pmAs with your comments on MyBlogLog.com, your inspiration, spirituality and tenderness are incredible! I am honored to be your contact and friend!Your site reflects the greatness of you!Adrienne ZurubAuthor,‘Notes From the Mothership~The Naked Invisibles’ out November 2007
  • 24. James Seay | September 5th, 2007 at 8:44 pmWhat an impressive bio, God bless you and your inspirational message. I have link to you and will set up a RSS feed on your content.
  • 25. capcity | September 7th, 2007 at 4:46 amNot sure of your nationality/cultural affiliation – but I’m adding you to my list of Brothers Blogging:-). I’m digging the vibe of your site!
  • 26. Cheryl Arnold Armstrong | October 12th, 2007 at 2:31 pmHello long time Faithful Central fellowship partner. Moved from L.A. on July 2006. Reside in Broken Arrow Ok full time ministry. As always stated by you Lead by Example. When you have the time contact me by email geraldcheryl2004@yahoo.com. Would like to hear from you. We will be in Atlanta (Dec) for and overnight stay with friends enroute to Copehngan Denmark. Hope to hear from you.
  • 27. zawadi | October 13th, 2007 at 10:29 pmThank You for taking time out to read, and understand a stranger.
  • 28. SerenityLife | October 27th, 2007 at 1:50 amVery impressed! I am looking forward to growing with you by reading your blog and yes, I DO read archives all the time. You are a blessing! =)