haiti earthquake
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Promoting Human Rights: Haiti's Resurrection By Mark Schuller
Today is Easter, an important symbol of rebirth. Christians everywhere rejoice in the victory over death. In Haiti the faithful celebrate in ra-ra bands, processions in the street led by a brass band, often hand-fashioned instruments. Children fly hand-made kites, symbolizing the resurrection and hope. This year there is little cause to celebrate, particularly for… Continue reading
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Haiti versus Chile: Earthquake Olympics by John Feffer
Chilean citizens enjoy an average income 10 times that of Haitians. Fully 80 percent of Haitians live below the poverty line, compared to fewer than 20 percent of Chileans. Is Chile’s economic development a result of its unabashed embrace of capitalism? In 1970, Chile’s gross national income per capita was also 10 times that of… Continue reading
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Ezili HLLN's Vodun Remembrance – Honoring quake victims | HLLN Delegation mobilizing Haiti-led Relief/Rebuilding with Minister Louis Farrakhan on Saviour's Day
“Over 300,000 Haitians gone in 33 seconds. Pour libation. Jete Dlo, jete dlo, jete dlo. Into the Ancestors’ hands we place our souls…” Continue reading
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Haiti’s Earthquake Victims in Peril By Roger Annis
It’s been nearly eight weeks since the devastating earthquake in Haiti and familiar patterns of interference and neglect by the major powers that dominate the country are firmly entrenched. Notwithstanding heroic efforts of ordinary Haitian people, Haitian government officials and agencies, and many international organizations, a grave health risk hovers over the people residing in… Continue reading
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Protesters clash with police following rain in Haiti By Kevin Pina
At 4:30 am as the rain began to fall a collective wail could be heard rising from the makeshift camps of those left homeless due to a massive earthquake that rocked Haiti on January 12. Cries of helplessness and misery quickly turned into shouts of anger and invectives against Haitian president Rene Preval as thousands… Continue reading
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HaitiReport: As Haiti Toll Revised to 230k, Reed Lindsay Reports on Scarcity of Aid
It has been a month since the earthquake struck Haiti, and now it is carnival weekend. Instead of three days of dancing and singing – all of Haiti rejoicing and celebrating together – there will be three more days of fasting. With $600 million raised for Haiti it is incomprehensible that the conditions for the… Continue reading
The New Dark Age 