Triple the Focus September Issue features popular Haitian Hip Hop Artist Wyclef Jean. After his presidential run in his home country, he's been relatively quiet, musically speaking; but he's back with new music and a renewed vision. This issue also has pictures from the Irie Jamboree Music Festival, music features from producer Deewaan and dancehall artist Delus. See hot new … [Read more...] about Triple the Focus September 2013 Issue
Haiti
Fashion for Haiti: One Million Hearts
Support Haitian artisans by bidding (starts at $50) on a personalized heart designed by some of your favorite American designers, Diane Von Furstenberg, Betsey Johnson, Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch and the list goes on! The Fashion for Haiti: One Million Hearts campaign is a collaboration among Urban Zen (Founded by Donna Karan), the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of … [Read more...] about Fashion for Haiti: One Million Hearts
ARTICLE: Diaster Brings Haitian Americans Back Home
I recently read an extremely noteworthy article via The Root about Haitians from the Diapora returing to their home land post earthquake to not only continue to rebuild Haiti, but also re-connect to their culture. Diasaster Brings Haitian Americans Back Home two young Haitian-Americans Samuel Darguin and Fabrice Armand, talk about their efforts in Haiti and how they plan to … [Read more...] about ARTICLE: Diaster Brings Haitian Americans Back Home
Macy’s CEO Visits Haiti with Martha Stewart and Rachel Roy
Haiti is still dealing with the devastation they suffered from the Earthquake in January 2010. The country has a new president and is seeking ways to rebuild, not only the infrastructure, but the economy as well. The CEO of Macy's Terry Lundgren recently visited the country to meet with artisans as way to increase product exports in the form of artisan crafts. The aim of … [Read more...] about Macy’s CEO Visits Haiti with Martha Stewart and Rachel Roy
Sean Penn and Wyclef End Their Feud
Actor Sean Penn and Hip-Hop Artist Wyclef Jean, both Haiti advocates, had a war of words for each other publicly, but recently made up at a T-Vice concert in New York City. The fued all started when Wyclef wanted to run for President of Haiti and Sean Penn made allegations and discredited his candidacy all while claiming to not know anything about Wyclef nor his intentions. … [Read more...] about Sean Penn and Wyclef End Their Feud