So Wyclef Jean is planning on running for president of Haiti. I’m no expert on Haitian history, but I think he probably is as qualified as any recent president of the impoverished country, and because the international spotlight he’ll by default have to be completely transparent (something which is outright lacking in Haitian politics to [...]
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Wyclef Jean to Run for President of Haiti
Posted: August 3, 2010 by treylord in Haiti Earthquake, Wyclef Jean0
Miami Herald: They’ll drink to that: Haitian rum maker endures
Posted: April 15, 2010 by treylord in Haiti Earthquake, Rum, UncategorizedMiami Herald: PORT-AU-PRINCE — It has survived 19 coups, military rule, hurricanes, and even a three-year embargo. But in the Jan. 12 earthquake, Haiti’s best-known export and one of its oldest businesses, Rhum Barbancourt, suffered a $4 million setback. Amber bottles and white oak vats — some containing rum as old as 15 years — [...]
Miami Herald: They'll drink to that: Haitian rum maker endures
Posted: April 15, 2010 by treylord in Haiti Earthquake, Rum, UncategorizedMiami Herald: PORT-AU-PRINCE — It has survived 19 coups, military rule, hurricanes, and even a three-year embargo. But in the Jan. 12 earthquake, Haiti’s best-known export and one of its oldest businesses, Rhum Barbancourt, suffered a $4 million setback. Amber bottles and white oak vats — some containing rum as old as 15 years — [...]
Hip Hop Helps Haiti (Mixtape)
Posted: January 29, 2010 by treylord in Downloads, Haiti Earthquake, Hip Hop, Mixtape, UncategorizedTags: Hip Hop
Hosted by The Aphilliates’ DJ Ace McClowd w/ music from the likes of Freeway, Skyzoo, Copywrite, Joe Budden, Royce Da 5′9″, Sha Stimuli, Fashawn, Jay-Z, Donny Goines and more. Put together by my ex-benefactor in hopes to raise awareness about Haiti. Do your part and donate now. The rescue has ended, recovery has begun. Tracklist [...]
Wale x Tabi x Raheem DeVaughn x Phil Ade x X.O. Haiti Benefit
Posted: January 20, 2010 by iiirdworld in DMV, Haiti Earthquake, Phil Ade, Raheem DeVaugh, TabiTabi Bonney, Uncategorized, WaleGreat concert. Write-up and IIIrd World photos to follow………
Wyclef's Personal Statement on the accusations against Yele Haiti
Posted: January 17, 2010 by treylord in Haiti Earthquake, Uncategorized, Wyclef JeanWe haven’t posted anything on the accusations about Wyclef’s foundation because we didn’t want to dignify the rumors, but here is his response. You can still save lives in Haiti. Information about how to help (INCLUDING DONATING TO YELE) by clicking: HERE For the record, the writers of the IIIrd World have given to Yele, [...]
Wyclef’s Personal Statement on the accusations against Yele Haiti
Posted: January 17, 2010 by treylord in Haiti Earthquake, Wyclef JeanWe haven’t posted anything on the accusations about Wyclef’s foundation because we didn’t want to dignify the rumors, but here is his response. You can still save lives in Haiti. Information about how to help (INCLUDING DONATING TO YELE) by clicking: HERE For the record, the writers of the IIIrd World have given to Yele, [...]
DMV Helps Haiti Benefit Concert at 9:30 Club Jan 18th
Posted: January 15, 2010 by treylord in Haiti Earthquake, WaleD.C. artists are coming together Monday, January 18th at the 9:30 Club to raise much-needed financial support for earthquake-ravaged Haiti. Wale, coming off of two sold-out shows at the 9:30 Club earlier this month, will headline. He’ll be supported by other D.C. area artists including D.C. Don Juan, Tabi Bonney, Phil Ade, XO, Kingpen Slim, [...]
Twista – 911 (Freestyle for Haiti) & Kida – Prayer for Haiti
Posted: January 14, 2010 by treylord in Haiti Earthquake, Kida, Twista911 (A Freestyle For Haiti) by treylord Prayer For Haiti by treylord INFORMATION ON HOW TO HELP IN HAITI
Mercy Corps: Mercy Corps is deploying an emergency response team to the island nation. Donate here, build your own Mercy Corps fundraising page or add a Mercy Corps Haiti banner to your Web site.Clinton Foundation: Helping to provide immediate relief and long-term support to earthquake survivors. Donate here. Text “HAITI” to “20222″ and $10 will [...]
