The Hate & the Quake (Haiti) sent by Ian Kamau

The Hate & the Quake (Haiti)

I was sent the below article by a professor of mine who taught me in a class called Cultures of Resistance when I was at York University.

This issue of Haiti has been bothering me since the quake happened. It makes me upset that people aren't thinking more critically about all the events surrounding the quake, the idea of 'help' and media coverage/perspective. There has been an explosion fundraisers happening and I have been asked to participate in one way or another in at least five of them. I can't in good faith participate if the historical significance of Haiti is not eve considered let alone mentioned and we are asked to "dance for haiti" or "bowl for haiti" with no background on what this tragic event actually means in a historical, political and social context.

Just grey dust everywhere...

It's been only five days and I am still affected regarding the tragic earthquake that happened to our beautiful Haitian people on their island...an earthquake reaching 7.3 on the Richter scale plus two more after shocks both reaching over 5 on the Richter scale has caused many deaths and left many homeless...It's tough to also hear that there are alot of fake organizations out there that see this as an opportunity for capital gain, toying with those who think they are giving to aid those that need it rather than aiding the pocket books of schem-ers...This makes me sad...iTs important to do your research and know where your money is actually going...it is said that 60% of the charity sites formed after Hurricane Katrina were actually fraudulent. Yikes! We have been given views of Haiti, usually in moments of crisis. It's a country, not a disaster. It's a people, a culture. Haiti's culture is far richer and deeper than the way it's been portrayed.
I don't know if charities are safe...I really don't, BUT if you are not able to go to Haiti personally and give a helping hand on the grounds, donate to Yele, the charity Wyclef started...Also check out this article :Earthquakes: Natural or Man-Made from New Dawn Magazine
http://newdawnmagazine.com.au/Articles/Earthquakes_Natural_or_Man_Made.html
Haiti, you are owed reparations, and the myriad of fundraisers that pop up in your name are ignorant to your history, and the so called dominant countries of the world that stole from you because of how rich and beautiful you are. Alot of healing needs to be done right now and it's time to dig deep...real deep.

We love you Haiti, there is not much more you can take and I pray love and support reach you right now, even though you should of had support for a long time now...way before the quake.
-Ania Soul