 Wyclef Jean Headlines Haiti Gala
An Interview with Haiti's World Famous Performing Artist and Ambassador, Wyclef Jean
By: Mike Bruny, Sr. Contributing Writer
Ethnic Online caught up with recording artist and Haitian Ambassador Wyclef Jean before his performance at the Aksyon Contemporary Haiti Gala, held at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Wyclef was as cool as a cucumber when he posed for photographers and graciously took questions from a small group of the media. He joked around and requested that we ask him questions in Haitian Creole. Despite all of his humor and coolness, you got the sense that he was no joke. When you talk about being a part of a moment or taking action, you can begin to understand the focus and the "Be about it, don't talk about it," attitude that has made Wyclef an Ambassador to Haiti "on the ground," as he puts it.
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 Baby, It's Cold Outside!
By: Lesley White-Buefort, Travel Writer
The retail world seems to have a calendar that moves at light speed. I have just begun to accept the fact that summer is gone, at least until next year, but ALREADY store displays and television programming seem to have been taken over by Christmas! Thanksgiving seems to have been bypassed altogether!
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Holiday Giving Makeover
By: Lesley White-Buefort, Travel Writer
The holiday season brings to mind a frenzy of gift buying and credit card maxing that often lead to blood pressure rising! We shop, shop, and shop to find that PERFECT gift for everyone on our lists. With the economy in its present state and thousands without jobs, human service organizations are seeing increased numbers of requests for help. Almost simultaneously, these same VITAL organizations are also seeing decreases in funding. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah or Kwanzaa, the upcoming season provides us with a perfect opportunity to give back. Bear in mind that these holidays are about SO MUCH MORE than just the exchange of gifts. You may find greater reward in giving your sweat equity that you would feel simply by writing a check.
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 Entrepreneurship by Daymond John
Daymond John Gets It Done
By: Crystal Russo, Copy Editor
Daymond John is a busy man with roles in consulting, speaking, and business investments. The founder of FUBU, John is a savvy business investor on ABC’s “Shark Tank”, has authored two books on branding and loyalty-based relationships, and is now Babson College’s “Entrepreneur in Residence.” He is a highly sought after branding expert, business investment consultant, and motivational speaker.
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 American Airlines Commitment to Haiti
By: Mike Bruny, Sr. Contributing Writer
 When an earthquake devastated Haiti on January 12, 2010, American Airlines was the first on the scene. The first flight landed the next day, and in the following weeks, American Airlines and their American Eagle Network flew 30 missions into Haiti. These missions transported relief workers, medical personnel, and more than 400,000 pounds of humanitarian aid, while evacuating more than 700 people. These special relief flights, which were not a part of normal passenger operations, were coordinated in conjunction with relief organizations including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Yelé Haiti and Airline Ambassadors International.
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