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Wyclef Jean Tearfully Defends His “Yele” Haitian Aid Foundation

January 19, 2010

Philanthropist/musician Wyclef Jean held a press conference on Monday to defend himself and his Haitian aid foundation ‘Yele’ from accusations of misappropriation of funds donated to support the Haitian people. The Smoking Gun had audited the books for the foundation, and uncovered evidence that made it look like Wyclef was enriching himself personally from the foundations […]

Pras Michel Spearheads A Haitian Earthquake Relief Effort..Donate To Your Local Red Cross!!!

January 13, 2010

Pick up your phone (it’s either on your desk or in your pocket) and text “HAITI” to 90999. Award winning musician and Haitian-American Pras Michel along with cousin Wyclef Jean and family spearhead relief efforts for the earthquake in Haiti. http://wyclefjean.wordpress.com/2010/01/13/statement-by-wyclef-jean-on-haiti-earthquake/ Let’s make sure the aide gets to the people, and give whatever you can to […]

Haitian Ambassador: Quake A ‘Major Catastrophe’ For The People Of Haiti

January 13, 2010

Haiti’s ambassador to the United States says the earthquake to hit his country is a ‘major catastrophe‘ and pleaded with countries to send hospital ships and dogs who can search for the living and dead among the rubble. U.N. Secretary general Ban Ki-Moon is pledging $10 million in aid for Haiti and is calling on […]

Samoan Boxer David Tua’s win boosts Samoan Tsunami Victims

October 4, 2009

Samoan Tsunami Disaster Samoan Boxer David Tua is a national hero who many thought had seen better days, but last night around the country just about every television was tuned to the fight as he made a comeback against New Zealand boxer Shane Cameron in Hamilton, New Zealand. His victory by a knockout seven seconds […]