Rest in Power, Sis Irijah

Greetings Collective,
InI dear Sistren, Sis Irijah, has passed forward. InI feel great sadness at her passing, but great joy still in knowing that she lived her life to the fullness in praise and honor to Haile Selassie I. Her light shone bright to all that knew her and she will continue to shine through the iwah of Haile Selassie I.


Sis Irijah was an instrumental force in the formation of the Word Sound Power Collective. She itinually rallyed for Rastafari Elders welfare before and after the formation of the Collective. She was generous even when times were tough for her. When Sis Irijah's elder, Mama Loi, passed, she ensured that Mama Loi's life and works would live on through her testimony. InI hope to do the same for her.


Sis Irijah has been in the Rastafari trod from ever since. She experienced the full transformative powers of Haile Selassie I and truly became more courageous and larger in outlook. She stood in the fire and was cleansed. She fought for African Liberation with no apology. She didn't seek to justify her place in the movement, but instead sought to live up to the full reality of the trod. Sis Irijah was a true Rastawoman.


InI are proud of her life and accomplishments. May Haile Selassie I grant her family peace and comfort in this time and may InI remember Sis Irijah and be inspired by her journey.


More Ises unto HIM,
Ras Scott

Shashamene Elders Uplight

(See forward from Ras Wayne of IDOR regarding the Shashamene Elders works.)

Blessings and love Family.

Please see the attached link fora report on a recently held celebration and fellowship of our Shashamene Elders.

http://www.examiner.com/rastafari-in-baltimore/celebrations-of-our-african-heroes-and-heroines-at-the-gates-of-zion 
Peace, Justice, and the Almighty's richest blessings!


Giving Thanks for Life and Strength! Haile Selassie I Love

SUPPORT RASTAFARI ELDERS: Ancient Evered Campbell

Evered Campbell, originally uploaded by freerootical.

Greetings Collective,
Food, clothes and shelter are fundamental rights. Yet, many Elders of Rastafari suffer without these rights. Lets rally around InI Elders in their time of need and ensure they are cared for properly.

Ancient Evered Campbell is in need of shelter. He has been offered a gates through a charitable agency, but he is required to cast the foundation. InI would like to give the Ancient a strength so that he can pour the foundation.
Goal: $200

Please use www.paypal.com, use wordsoundpowercollective@hotmail.com as the payee address. Write, Ancient Campbell in the subject line.

Give thanks for life and strength!

Sister MaryDread----------$20
Addi Dub Rebel Youth---------$10
Ras Fraser--------$15
Ras Dario Macioci--------$20
Ras Ta' Zayah--------$100
Sista Masher---------$30
Ras Scott----------$5

Total: $200
Goal Sealed. Give thanks.

Transition of Elder Rupee

Elder Rupee, originally uploaded by freerootical.

Greetings and Love,
I received word from our Elder Advisor to Ethiopia, Ras Wayne, that our beloved Elder Rupee has transitioned to Ancestor on October 3 2011 in Shashemene, Ethiopia.

The Nyahbinghi and Ras Tafari Family in Shashemene is currently rallying the effort to ensure a dignified process for the Elder.

May Elder Rupee's life and testimony continue to be an inspiration to the coming generations. Haile Selassie I be praised!

-WSPC

SUPPORT RASTAFARI ELDERS: ELDERS IN ETHIOPIA

Landgrant_above, originally uploaded by freerootical.

Royal Greetings,
InI give thanks for the continued support of the Rastafari family around the globe for Rastafari Ancients in need.

In cooperation with IDOR, Iniversial Development of Rastafari, and their Elders Medical Project, we will be raising a strength for the Elders on the land in Ethiopia. This is a continuation of ongoing cooperative efforst between IDOR and WSPC.

IDOR's Elder Medical Project provides financial relief for Elders in medical crisis and emergencies and preventative care. This covers doctor's visits, transportation for critical care, medication and preventative care. The following elders in Shashemene take part in the project:

Mama Baby I

Mama Wollette

Elder Reggae(transitioned, Rest in Power)

Elder Ruppee(transitioned, Rest in Power)

Sister Gwen

Brother Sala (Solomon Wolf)

Brother Gladstone Robinson



Elder Zion

Elder Moody

Priest Isiah

Elder Negus

Brother Rodney

GOAL: $2000(us)

Please visit paypal.com and use wordsoundpowercollective@hotmail.com as the payee address to make a donation to strengthen Elders in Ethiopia.

Bro Fraser----------$150
Bro Robert---------$30
Sister MaryDread---------$200
Bro Liontree----------$15
Bro Ital and Sis Amelia--------$50
Ras Dario--------$60
Support from Atlanta family--------$200
Ras Ta' Zayah---------$100
Sista Masher & Bredda Fisher---------$200
Ras Justoe----------$30
Ras Charles---------$20
Ras Yohannes---------$60
Maga Duppy----------$40
Bro Jacopo----------$15
Meekman----------$45
Sis Sheila--------$100
Bro Sam---------$10
Sister Joan---------$100
Sister Valda---------$20
Ras Scooby---------$100
Ras Scott--------$50
Dejazmatch Giorgis--------$50
Ras Farms---------$50
Christopher Liontree--------$10
Ras Toby--------$15
Ras Adam Simeon-------$50
Upful Creations--------$60
Ras Mike---------$40
Sister Hatha--------$50
Sis Irijah--------$30
Bro Asher--------$50



Total: $2000 (Goal Reached. Give thanks and praise)

Mama Baby I Earthday

Mama Baby I Earthday, originally uploaded by freerootical.

InI of the Word Sound Power Collective would like to send a heartical Earthday blessing to Mama Baby I in Shashamane, Ethiopia. All honor and respect to this blessed Matriarch who stands as a living example of the powers of the Most High Haile Selassie I. Blessed Earthday, Mama Baby I.
Ises,
WSPC

-photo courtesy of Empress Askale Selassie. Give thanks!

Family Fund for Rastafari Dawta, "Sistren", Irene Chambers Belardo

Greetings Collective,
On July 25th, a beloved Rastafari dawta fondly called, "Sistren" whose registered name is Irene Chambers Belardo, passed forward as a result of a ruptured blood vessel in her head. She was only 33 years old and was the single parent of 3 lovely children, one girl aged 16 and two boys, 15 and 12 years old.

The Nyahbinghi family is lamenting and mourning the loss. Her 16 year old daughter is presently in Anchovy High School and her 12 year old son has just gained entry into Knochalva High School in the parish of St. James. The Nyahbinghi family has opened a bank account for the children's support.

InI will send $200 from a fundraising event in Seattle, WA to help the family during this time.

Also, InI would like to begin fundraising for to ensure her children can continue their education. To make a donation use, www.paypal.com and use wordsoundpowercollective@hotmail.com as the payee address. InI give thanks upon thanks.

Goal: $500
Liontree family----------$20
Sister Mary Dread----------$25
Bro Fraser-------$100
Sister Bailey---------$20
Ras Fla Yoro---------$20
Global community--------$80
Bro Mark----------$100
Mama Berhane--------$20
Sister Dani--------$30
Ras Charles on behalf of Thomas McGaughlin--------$85
Total: $500
Goal Reached. Give thanks one and all!