ITES-ZINE 2002
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Bongo Tawney passes forward to Zion "It is with very deep and utmost regret that InI announce the transition of one InI stalwart Patriarch BONGO TAWNEY who has contributed in many many ways to the Rastafari Nation both nationally and internationally." Ras Sasse Greetings All,     I too within the last few weeks was in communication with Bongo Tawney, Chair of the Nyahbinghi Order and the Ancient Council, and was hopeful though not completely surprised by the turn in his health.  He spoke about the Rastafari Conference at the UWI and he expressed strong views that the Community must stand its ground for its right to host it own conference on its own terms and saluted the work of the Millennium Council in putting forward a progressive MOU in this regard.  I spoke to him in the hospital and was looking forward to his leaving there and was heartened to hear that he had left the hospital, though it was reported he felt weaker based on the medication.  It is with great sadness that I heard today that he transitioned, most notably in the shadow of yesterday's send off Brother Ista J, the recent transition of Brother Ras Cliffen and other notable Elders, it shines a great light of responsibility for the Future on all those who have eyes to see, hears to hear and shoulders to carry on.     We are that much richer in our experiences in the life and work of Bongo Tawney and I link this article as a small but pertinent reminder on the height and breadth of his contribution to us all.  May we all work together in Championing and Owning his name, activism, integrity, spirit, works, hopes, dreams, smiles through all that is the Collective and Living contribution of Ras Tafari On I and I Own Terms.     Ride On, Bongo Tawney, Ride On,   Let your life not be showered in mere tributes but your spirit be acknowledged through actions.  To The Rastafari Trust Fund Campaign, Creed and Repatriation with Reparations, All For One, One For All     Maxine Stowe

Ras Junior Manning passes forward Blessed Greetings Rastafari: We, the Executives of the Ethio-Africa Diaspora Union Millennium Council regret to announce again the passing of another Member of the Council. While our ancient Ras Cliffen Thomas was being laid to rest yesterday, Sunday, we were sadly informed that our Chairman Ras Junior Manning passed away late afternoon having been ailing for several months. Ras Junior Manning was also a Member of the Administration Council of the Nyahbinghi House and Chairman of the Nyahbinghi Order at Pitt Four. He was the Editor of 'Rasta Vibration' magazine and former editor of the 'Rastafari International News' which was one of the leading Rastafari Newspaper in circulation. As we prepare for the 47th Anniversary of the Coral Gardens 'Bad Friday' Event, a deep void has now been cast over this years celebration. Not only was Ras Junior Manning the champion organizer for this event, he had been "a Rastafari Ambassador-at-Large" for the Community's representation. He was apart of the launching of Power 101 FM - Radio Malawi and was a presenter on the Programme for several years before returning to Jamaica to continue his works for Rastafari. He was a Member of the current National Reparations Commission advocating the Rights for the Rastafari people. The Community has lost one of its visible leader and brother in the Faith. He will be sadly missed by ALL. We the Executives express our condolences to his family and close friends in their moment of grief. Please advise members of the Rastafari Family. Further information will be passed unto the Community as we receive it. One Perfect Love. Ras Howard Wright, Act. Chairman

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New album download collecting freewill donations to Word Sound Power Collective Greetings and Love This is Kris Naphtali out of America. I have a various artists album coming out on the 9th of February as a free digital download under the creative commons license. Even though it is a free release the goal is to allow users to send a free based donation if they see fit at there own will to the Word Sound Power collective here in America , it is a rastafari elders support fund. For more info please visit my website http://www.KrisNaphtali.com/downloads.html UNTIL THAT DAY+++ -Kris Naphtali