(AP) PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Hip hop artist Wyclef Jean said he was in hiding Tuesday after receiving death threats as he and more than 30 other pote...
The international community can deliver its aid commitments without Jean's solicitation. That way, whoever becomes president can stop acting as a collection agent and start helping Haiti help itself.
In the face of adversity and tragedy that sometimes seems insurmountable, the Haitian people continue to inspire the world with their optimism, their grace, their generosity.
The historical neglect of the masses by the elite has brought Haiti to this point where many people are so fed up that they will put their hope for change in an artist who promises miraculous deliverance.
The stars must be aligned strangely in the heavens this week, because it's the stars who are dominating foreign policy news. Stars - or at least some ...
Wyclef Jean is continuing to push back against criticism of his bid to become Haiti's president and allegations that he mismanaged post-quake charity ...
Going back to the roots of hip-hop, more folks need to realize and understand that the foundation of hip-hop culture was built on community uplifting, positive influencing, and providing a voice for the voiceless.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- Singer Wyclef Jean officially announced his bid to be president of Haiti to a roaring crowd of supporters on Thursday, t...
My concern for my family was my primary thought as I was urged to seek the presidency of Haiti. But then I came to realize that I have to make this decision for them, especially for my daughter, as much as for myself and my country.
France's scoffingly dismissed the idea of restitution as a "farce" when it was raised by the Haitian government back in 2002. Yet the case for repayment is no joke.
Six -- last week was six months since the earthquake devastated Haiti. Five -- this month is five years since Katrina destroyed parts of New Orleans. Ten -- next year it will be ten years since the Twin Towers were reduced to rubble.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- Singer Wyclef Jean plans to run for president of earthquake-ravaged Haiti and will announce his candidacy in the coming ...
Six months after the quake, the people of Haiti have a right to know who promised aid, when delivery can be expected, and what recourse they have if deadlines are not met.
I wanted to send a big thanks to the global press corps for helping to make sure people don't forget that the situation in Haiti is still really terrible for millions of men, women and children.
I spent the six month anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti discussing donations, distribution and the state of Haiti at this juncture with Claudinette Jean.
We are coming up on an important anniversary, but not the kind of anniversary to be celebrated: On July 12, it will be six months since an earthquake devastated my country, Haiti.
O'Brien came to Hollywood recently to premiere her upcoming doc, Rescued which airs on May 8th on CNN. She answered some questions exclusively for the Huffington Post.
Now that it's the rainy season, Haiti another serious problem: about a million Haitians are living in massive tent cities, struggling just to keep dry.
I gave the commencement speech at Western Connecticut State University. I wondered what words of wisdom I could give to those young adults, about to start a whole new life.
I traveled to Haiti a few weeks ago for the second time since January's earthquake. I'm not so naive that I thought I'd find miraculous progress had ...