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Wyclef Jean Running For President…Of Haiti!!!Hip-Hop’s Very First Presidential Candidate!

July 26, 2010

It is being reported that musician and hip-hop star Wyclef Jean,37, is considering, and HAS REGISTERED his candidacy for the position of President of Haiti.(SOURCE) The current President René Préval is barred by law, from seeking a third term in office, which means the time is right for Wyclef to step in. [picapp align=”center” wrap=”false” link=”term=wyclef+in+haiti&iid=7849155″ […]

This Only Happens To Black People In Natural Disasters!!!…U.S. Stops Medical Flights From Haiti Due To A ‘Cost Dispute’….

January 31, 2010

Are you kidding me!!!…This story took my breath away as I thought that I could not be surprised by any level of hypocrisy and hatred that could be piled upon our people, but this indignity has even surpassed my low expectations that I have become accustomed to, as it has to do with the treatment […]

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 […]

Haiti aid arrives amid looting…the Haitian people need our help now!!!

January 16, 2010

Foreign aid is beginning to reach Haiti amid fears over riots and looting after the devastating earthquake. Patience was wearing thin, and reports of looting increased, as another day went by with no power and limited fresh water. Aid workers warned that unless they can get help to people quickly, Port-au-Prince will degenerate into lawlessness. […]

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 […]

Grammy Nominated Reggae Star Buju Banton Arrested For Attempting To Posses Cocaine

December 14, 2009

[picapp align=”center” wrap=”false” link=”term=buju+banton&iid=2752721″ src=”b/c/f/c/Premiere_Of_The_5e3c.jpg?adImageId=8309688&imageId=2752721″ width=”234″ height=”152″ /] The life and times of Reggae superstar, Buju Banton just got a little bit more dramatic. Two weeks ago, Buju Banton was celebrating his fourth Grammy nomination in the Best Reggae Album category, for his critically acclaimed Roots Reggae opus, Rasta Got Soul. Since last Thursday, Buju Banton has been in federal custody […]