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Celebrating Emperor Haile Selassie I Being. July 23rd 2020.

July 23rd 1892- 2020:Celebrating Emperor Haile Selassie I Being.

As many of you know, today is a special day for Rastafari World Wide. It is day Our God and King was Born, 128 years ago. Many may ask, how can God be born? The answer is that in actually affirming that God is Everything and in Everyone, That which is unseen creates all that is seen. That birth is a manifestation into flesh from the unseen where the soul and God forever is. He is the same that was, is and will forever be. When we see HIM and we see Ourselves and God, that which was previously unseen, and now seen. It is the meeting of the original self, and all of history embodied in One, paraphrasing Nelson Mandela description meeting Emperor Haile Selassie I. That He is time itself, and yet Greater, He is mortal and immortal. He also propelled Humanity in a new direction, ushering in a greater cry for justice and peace than had ever been. In a Great Oneness with the Creator We have been invited into the Power of the Trinity, (Haile Selassie I) which teaches about the relationship of God and Mankind. It is in this African Emperor, that clarity and compassion is used wisely and for all. So that the expanding of Our relationship, and duty to The Almighty and Each Other, He has crystalized and capsulated the communion of Oneness.
This is a day of prayer and reflection, a day to give praises to be called by His Name as was prophesied in Revelations 22. ” 3 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:
4 And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.”
The term ” Ras ” means Head in all Semitic languages, and to be called Ras Tafari is a Holy and Magnificent Honor. This is why we are not ” Rastafarians” or “Rasta” We are called by His Name. Ras Tafari. We also can see the Unity of the Lion and Lamb without confusing the two, In their Oneness, also is the knowledge of distinct properties, all of which are displayed in the Life of His Imperial Majesty.
On this day, We reflect How Mankind was and is graced with perfection, and strive toward it, now it has been seen. The owning of the times, is the acceptance of the King and Queen of Kings. That Emperor Haile Selassie I and Empress Menen Asfaw is who they say and really they are. This is Reality, He is the Conquering Lion of Judah, that is officially recognized by every world government, how we see it, is your choice. For InI, it is the affirming that the Bible is living itself out in Our Time. Will we remember the Garden, will we remember who we still are? Rastafari, and the New Name Haile Selassie I, is an assault on the lexicons of Europe. It transcends definitions, because of its multiple forms of jubilation in its expression. “Haile Selassie First” in it’s meaning, is both mathematical, a symbol, an expression of the Energy of God in Man, A Supreme Authority of Human Inclusiveness, He that sits on the Throne of Zion, Modern David and Greater Solomon, and this and much more, simply in the Name of Emperor, Haile Selassie First. He represents Order in Chaos, Defense of Faith, Freedom and African Sovereignty. He is the Father of Africa and Humanity, yet also is the Ushering of in of a ” New Race ” as He put it. Nothing and no one compares to what the World witnessed in the Life and Teachings of Emperor Haile Selassie I. He has saved Billions of Souls from a World that could have been in subjugation, and He has Restored the Souls of Millions who have felt His Love, and share His Peace.
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Emperor Haile Selassie I and African Liberation Leaders. Can you find Nelson Mandela!

Emperor Haile Selassie I and African Liberation Leaders. Can you find Nelson Mandela!

Our Emperor Speaks:
It is a matter of bitter disappointment to Us, as it must be to all Africans, that in [Zimbabwe], in South Africa, in Mozambique, Angola and Portuguese Guinea racist regimes continue to oppress our brothers and to deny them the basic human rights to which they are entitled as free men. New ways must be found and new techniques must be devised to bring these governments to their knees, if not their senses. The alternative is the use of force, and however abhorrent this course may be, Ethiopia stands ready to act if this be required.
- H.I.M.Haile Selassie Nov.4, 1967

Tears of Struggle

“Tears of Struggle”. Newest Painting. Juneteenth Joyting. 2020

What a Joy to create from the Heart to the Heart. It is a great time for reflection and art. It seems life itself has more value as it becomes more in peril. Music likewise, the message and substance is becoming more critical to the masses that are tired of seeing hypocrisy from each other, especially when it comes to culture versus pop culture.

 

Beginning the Joyting Juneteenth

Beginning the Joyting Juneteenth

As an African, there is a feeling that is beyond joy when I see us all united. It is a good feeling to see we are not just the entertainment but the event is geared to educate. It is important to see ourselves as Africans because it bings a geographic location of source and place, when we say “Black” we are describing ourselves by a color, in which no one else does. There is always context when the European created title “White” speaks on heritage, they know where they come from, and can elaborate. We must elaborate, and realize that Africa is where and why we are, and to embrace Africa is to embrace the Lion and the Times.  The Lion within, the Lion of Old, and the Lions of Tomorrow. Lions have represented Africa from  long time, and even though, many nations call themselves lions that don’t seem to show it when it comes to African Pride. We as Rastafari sight the Biblically referenced Conquering Lion of Judah as The Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie the First, and so it holds a Spiritual and Religious significance. The Unity of the Lion and Lamb is shown in Our works in what we call Livity.

In the process of Painting..

In the process of Painting..

Tears of Struggle

Tears of Struggle By Ras Elijah Tafari

This new piece, is done with Acrylic and Indian ink, represents the Victory and Pain of Our Walk as Africans. To paint it live was to be in touch with the collective pulse that made it vibe further, and also reminding I of the struggle we still are in as Humanity. The Struggle is to see that life isn’t about conquest and domination, and that many have to rise in true leadership. In this trod, Africans across the world have inspired the World to be better people and aspire to peaceful solutions. From Nelson Mandela, to Colin Kaepernick, countless Africans have encouraged humanity to attain the rights and dignity we all deserve. In this legacy there is a shared trail of tears. A shared African Experience. That shared journey is one in which Native Americans and Africans were mixed up and disenfranchised for multiple reasons. Many Africans in America have Native American blood and like the Indigenous of most nations, forcefully deprived of knowing their Native and African connections and families.

Still in the Joy-ting

Still in the Joy-ting

As people are learning that it took two years after the Emancipation Proclamation for Africans to learn of the end of slavery in Texas, here in New Mexico it took another 2 years after that. It wasn’t until 1867, after Congress passed the Peonage Act on March 2nd 1867 that Slavery was addressed in Territories. It specifically addressed NM having widespread slavery of Africans and Native Americans. The Humming bird in painting represents the Native Communities of the Past and present, who we share our blood and tears with, and pray that the struggle can bring us strength to continue to be beautiful warriors,  like hummingbirds, standing strong and fighting.

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Live art at Juneteenth, Albuquerque

it was a great experience to attend Juneteenth celebrations in Albuquerque this year, it was the best turn out and gathering in Juneteenth memory. Lots of new faces that truly need to  feel collective security and unity in the cause to further freedom.  Our Liberation is still in the process of truly becoming as humanity, each generation needs educating of the great ones that have come before. InI family and I met a lot of new ones, and I was able to reason on the importance of the King of Kings, sharing and making live art.  The joy-ting developed with passion and I look forward to it being shared and having a sound track for it..The original has been sold, and prints are available. The image has also be spoken for, and it will be used..trust that. Jah willing we can get some lovely posters and shirts made. I will have it in the print area soon. If you would like an original based on the same Icept let InI know.

Ras Elijah Tafari with New Joyting

Ras Elijah Tafari with New Joyting

This is an interesting and insightful time, the media and society at large has a long way to go to truly explore the the nature of the serious destruction, that is the status quo. We have a duty to make more than non bias journalism or propaganda,…we have a duty to be authentic. To be real, keep it raw and also professional. We represent all those who came before and will come after, and to lively up the area using the powers that dwell within, spark a fire of real creative culture and innovation – inspires others to open up and look within. With music and art, you’re allowed to be emotional, it’s good, and the way we deal with them, to respect the messages in the emotion is worth reminding others through artistic drive. With a Heart of Joy, I thank you for reading and checking the art. Lots more to come, and give thanks for Life. It is an honor to be here and help be a strength to those that need more art and love and culture.

 

Tears of Struggle

Tears of Struggle

Hail the King of Kings. Jah Rastafari.

Ras Elijah Tafari

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Denver: Akae Beka (Midnite) and Selassie mediations.

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InI just returned from Denver where it was a joy to see blessed ones in celebration of Nelson Mandela’s Earthlite. It was also another special event, the first appearance of Midnite since the changes that brought the vow and essence of Akae Beka, to the world stage. Rather than talk about the band and the art or poets InI will speak of something that is more important and more relevant. That is Emperor Haile Selassie I and His Teachings.  His Imperial Majesty said, ” Until that day the dream of lasting peace, world citizenship, the rule of international morality will remain but a fleeting illusion to be pursued, but never attained.” We have all heard it yet in this current social whirlwind the message needs to be slowed down. InI Love the teachings and example that Midnite as a whole has shown over the years, yet delicately many have noticed the BPM’s that are in play to create a harmonious wave that does not stress the heart but embraces it…

For those of you who know InI, will know that the struggle for Human Rights and  African Dignity is diligently pursued in all forms. InI also do not believe the amount of hype and misinformation often spewed by the media and social forums. When asking Akae Beka,        ” What is the best thing we are African’s in America can do..” this was the response, with respect, ” do nothing,..follow the Law of Jah. ” ..he began to remind I of several things…1. Emperor Haile Selassie I has showed Us that America is the second home to the world, and that we should learn to live side by side with all, HERE.  Second, that the United Nations has already agreed upon the Right Law of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights that has yet to be lived up to.. 3rd, as His Imperial Majesty has said, all systems are illusions and the same, it is up to the people to know and live in good conduct to build a nation…A point was made that anything that divides the people from working together and thinking rationally is unhelpful. That His Majesty showed how to speak, and respond in all forms and that we as the body of Rastafari must show His Majesties Example.  Though we have been taught to overreact,  be watchful of those that play upon your emotions by enraging us to limit those who are different. That our bloody history has been exploited, and our habits of reliving them are denying our potential to be the healing forces needed to raise up the Earth’s Frequencies. We are home, we as Africans need to know that, “As a man thinkth so is he…” That the Positive is where we must be internally and HE is there permanently. Listen to the woman of the house when she asks to have the Positive father at home, and raising the youth. The wisdom is that of, be who we are made to be, be still, and know Jah is.

Where is the Dream that was bought and sold which M.L.K. spoke.. is it a fleeting illusion?.. “that until the philosophy which holds one race superior and another inferior is finally and permanently discredited and abandoned;that until there are no longer first class and second class citizens of any nation; that until the color of a man’s skin is of no more significance than the color of his eyes;that until the basic human rights are equally guaranteed to all without regard to race; that until that day, the dream of lasting peace and world citizenship and the rule of international morality will remain but a fleeting illusion, to be pursued but never attained.”

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“Until this is accomplished, mankind’s future remains hazardous and permanent peace a matter for speculation. There is no single magic formula, no one simple step, no words, whether written into the Organization’s Charter or into a treaty between states, which can automatically guarantee to us what we seek. Peace is a day-to-day problem, the product of a multitude of events and judgements. Peace is not an “is”, it is a “becoming.” We cannot escape the dreadful possibility of catastrophe by miscalculation.”

Let not our steps be miscalculated. Akae Beka, reminded InI that Rastafari knows the way and needs to lead in the Royal Manner of Our Father. As the embodiment of Love, Faith and Goodness. That is the truth self. “And we must look into ourselves, into the depth of our souls. We must become something we have never been and for which our education and experience and environment have ill-prepared us. We must become bigger than we have been: more courageous, greater in spirit, larger in outlook. We must become members of a new race, overcoming petty prejudice, owing our ultimate allegiance not to nations but to our fellow men within the human community.

“..In the same boat we..” Vaughn Benjamin. Akae Beka,  Give thanks for being the everlasting remembrance of the an unchanging Law,  Emperor Haile Selassie I Word In Deed. Until that day…work for it. Rastafari. Give thanks for the Bringers and everyone that came together to unify. Haile Selassie I.