Haitian musicians seek presidency
July 30th, 2010He’s already the president of Haitian konpa music, and now Michel Martelly, aka Sweet Micky, may be seeking another kind of presidential office — that of his native Haiti.
Haitian singer Wyclef Jean weighs presidential bid
July 30th, 2010PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) – Haitian singer Wyclef Jean is considering a bid for the presidency of his earthquake-shattered homeland, where he is a popular figure, but has not yet decided whether to run in November’s election.
Play to benefit Haitian project this weekend
July 30th, 2010“SAM COOKE: Where You Been Baby?” a new musical production of an original historical play by Michael Monasterial will benefit the Haitian People’s Support Project and Passing the Torch Through the Arts at 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday at the Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Road in Woodstock.
Wyclef Jean considering running in Haiti presidential election
July 30th, 2010Haitian-born musician Wyclef Jean, who set up the humanitarian Yele Haiti Foundation, is mulling a run for president of the island nation, his family said.
Wyclef Jean steps toward Haitian presidential race
July 30th, 2010Grammy-award winning singer Wyclef Jean said on Thursday that he has taken legal steps toward running for president in quake-devastated Haiti, but has not made a definite decision to run.
Haiti trip to be topic
July 30th, 2010Dr. Harelle Duncan, who visited Haiti on a mission trip June 12 to 19 will present a special program at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church, 69 Washington St., sponsored by Pastors United. Duncan provided medical aid and comfort to victims of the 2010 earthquake, and she will share a first-hand account of the devastation she witnessed on the trip back to her native country …
Haitian singer Wyclef Jean weighs presidential bid
July 29th, 2010Haitian singer Wyclef Jean is considering a bid for the presidency of his earthquake-shattered homeland, where he is a popular figure, but has not yet decided whether to run in November’s election.
Wyclef Jean may run for Haitian president
July 29th, 2010Haitian-born musician Wyclef Jean is considering a bid for the presidency of his earthquake-ravaged homeland.
Buzz Music: Wyclef Jean asks the world to help Haiti
July 29th, 2010With a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devasting the Haitian captial of Port-Au-Prince, rapper/producer Wyclef Jean is calling on the world to help with the rescue and relief efforts.
Music star Wyclef Jean considers Haiti candidacy
July 29th, 2010HE CAN rap, sing, play the drums, piano and guitar, win Grammys and sell millions of records, but has Wyclef Jean the ability to bring harmony to a shattered nation?
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Are We Reconstructing Yet? Friday, 16 July 2010, 3:14 am
This week marked six months since the earthquake. According to President Preval, it also marked the week that the emergency phase ended and reconstruction began. Yet at the same time residents of the Corrail Cesselesse camp were struggling with the consequences of a rain storm that destroyed up to 300 tents and caused 1,700 to seek emergency shelter. With the rainy season underway, the situation is precarious for the displaced. Security, especially for women and children, is still a major concern. Is this an emergency operation, a reconstruction effort, or both?Source: Haiti Innovation News/Actualités | Bryan Schaaf