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Najma Nazy'at
July 19, 1972 - November 14, 2022

Jason Sundiata Branch Flair
(DJ Sun One)
June 15, 1977 - June 28, 2019

 
“Najma means star.
 
Najma’s brilliance lit up every corner of this world and helped us dream of all the new worlds we have to build. She talked to us. To all the smalls, the bigs, and in-betweens. She led us in chants, reminding us always that it was our duty to win. She led us with labyrinths, with lectures, with love. She sparked it up and held our faces to the flame.
 
Najma did not hesitate. Her strength flowed in and through and out again. Like her breath. Fire. Water. Air. Earth. Ether. She flowed through philosophers and warriors and street fights with a bright scarf and strong coffee. Her passion for young people was boundless. It was as personal as taking a young person home safely or braiding their hair slowly. It was as powerful as leading the struggles for a National Student Bill of Rights, for youth jobs in Boston, for the Youth Pass on the MBTA, and for peace between youth. For young people at Tent City and the YMCA, for the artists of ALA, for youth organizers at BYOP and across the country, she was a leader who listened, a teacher who learned, an adult who understood.
 
Najma blessed us with spirit. And precision. And rigor that blew our minds. She transformed what we saw as possible, like a dance move at a late night house party or a tag on the side of a building.
 
She brought us together. She sat us in circles, she gathered us around tables, she moved with us in battle formations. She left us with lessons upon lessons upon lessons. About how to make this world. How to write our own histories. How to remember.
 
We remember. Najma. Sister. Daughter. Auntie. Revolutionary.
 
Najma is survived by:
 
Mother, Kaira Nazy’at
 
Brother, Marc T. Daniel
Nieces and nephews:
Marc Daniel Jr
Tremaine Daniel-Tilford
Trevonte Daniel-Tilford
Taliyah Daniel-Tilford
 
Brother, Tariq Nazy’at
Nephews and nieces:
Kiana Meeks
Tariq Khalil Nazy’at
Kiara Nazy’at
Kaleya Barber
Khalil Tariq Nazy’at
Kiwan White Nazy’at
Kefira Nazy’at
Kaira Delia Nazy’at
Kylie Nazy’at
Ka’ryn Nazy’at
Kauri Nazy’at
 
Brother, Jon Bishop
1 generation nephews:
Dejontre Bell
Trevon Bell
2 generation nephews:
Trevon Bell Jr.
Zailanni Bell
 
Brother, Uroyoan Nazy’at
Niece:
Aria Delmy Nazy’at
 
Niece:
Michel Van Rader,
2nd generation nephews and nieces:
Michael Van Rader,
Mekhi Van Rader,
Aaliyah Van Rader
 
Sister, La’Kayla Carpenter
Nephews:
Danavian Daniel
Elijah Carpenter, III
Khalil Carpenter
Kamiah Carpenter
 
And thousands of young people and community members who love her.”
 

Source: Laurel Lobenstine via Go Fund Me

“Jason Sundiata Branch Fair was born on June 15, 1977 to Rev. Dr. Ernest Branch Sr. & the late Janet Frances Pope Fair in Boston, MA. Jason was a part of a large blended family. Being one of ten brothers and sisters, Jason found himself bonding with each one in a different way, with his center being his loving mother, whom he cherished dearly. His mother knew he was here for a reason. He was her “Miracle Baby” and she was his “Everything”.

As a child, Jason was a very inquisitive young man, a quality that would later shine in his intelligence and wit.

Jason’s mother instilled the importance of education in both of her children. He attended private schools through his formative years and graduated from Cathedral of the Holy Cross in 1995. He continued his education, as he studied at Bunker Hill Community College and went on to pursue his passion within the Arts.

Jason loved all forms of art, it motivated him to delve deeper and educate himself. By attending the New England Institute of Arts, he was able to pursue a degree in Multimedia. Arts, entertainment, music and dancing were ways that Jason was able to express himself and provoke Joy in others.

Jason had an eclectic soul that found peace within the mixing of the common beats, tracks and vibrations. Jason was a well known Disc Jockey and Hip Hop Consultant within the Boston area, known to many as D.J. Sun One. He established a legacy that will live on, regardless of his time on earth; many will carry memories and even “tracks”, that signified his purpose in their lives.

Whether through his Smile, while working at Fenway Park or in his charismatic way of moving the crowd at The Machine Nightclub. Even the simple act of cooking for others, brought him joy. Jason enjoyed making others happy through his actions.

Jason was a strong part of his community, a value instilled early in life, through examples of community empowerment & advocacy, lead by his parents. Being one that was spiritual, Jason knew that God wanted everyone to experience His Grace and Mercy.

Jason leaves to cherish in his memory: his father, Rev. Dr. Ernest Branch, Sr.; his siblings: Danielle D. Fair, Ernest Branch Jr., Jerome Farley Branch, Leroy David Branch, Cynthia Rene Branch, Thaddeus Nathaniel Kerrin, King Mansa Musa Branch, Tamara Brown, Marcus Ernest Legere Branch, and Hezekia Joshua Branch. He also leaves his Aunts, Barbara Van Brakle, & Gloria Gray, additionally an uncle, Richard Pope.

Jason didn’t take his relationships with his Nieces & Nephews lightly, therefore we know that they will also grieve his loss, along with a host of other Relatives and Friends.

Jason leaves us at peace with a bitter sweet vision of him reuniting with his beloved mother, Janet Frances Pope Fair.

May You Rest In Peace!”

Source: Floyd A Williams Funeral Home

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