Wyclef Jean Calls for Attention to Return to Haiti
by Hilton Hater at .In a new commentary for CNN, Wyclef Jean makes a very simple plea to citizens of the world: don't forget about Haiti.
With Hurricane Isaac bearing down on the nation this week, Wyclef wrote of his native country:
"As we face this latest potential disaster, I find myself asking an uncomfortable question: Where has Haiti been in the national and international news? After the devastating earthquake in 2010, the people of the world opened up their hearts, minds, and wallets and pledged help to Haiti... but lately there's been next to nothing."
Wyclef, who actually tried to run for President of Haiti two years ago, acknowledges the $2.1 billion raised in the earthquake relief, but says it's not enough. Not when there was "total destruction of Haiti's minimal infrastructure."
The task of rebuilding remains "gargantuan," he tells the world.
"This week, Haiti has returned once again to the national and international consciousness. This time, let's not forget... that things don't change unless we remain active and continue to bring attention to the causes we believe in... The hardest part is always rebuilding - and Haiti cannot effectively rebuild if she doesn't get the attention she deserves."
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Comments (13 Total)
One day ya'll ignorant folks will seek to vacation in Haiti. All Haiti needed was a president who is passionate about his country. All you know is what the media shown and stupid fools like fish in a pond fall for media news. Haiti has the richest history for colored people...dumb idiots! I know where I came from (Haiti). You are uneducated, media minded people. Media will always suppress rich black history in order to continue the lack of knowledge plague our, I mean my people (black). Divide and conquer idiots!
Ask Oprah
:L pissed off America as Haiti squander donated funds. It's true!! Bastards! but there are some charities that actually take complete control over their funds and have their own volunteering professionals administering and succesfully executing aid and rebuilding objectives. It's not all a farce, volunteers die doing this shit too and while u might all think it aint worth it I beg to differ.
@VW Peach Well said.
Hey Wyclef, how about all the hungry, jobless, homeless, sick, and displaced Americans? Our own country is in a shit-hole, but you want everyone to donate to Haiti again? Why don't you call your many music buddies who are loaded with cash? I see these idiots spend tons on fancy cars, ridiculous jewelry, and garish homes. Charity begins at home.....and home is here in the USA.