I came across this Haitian author on the net. And I am determined to make sure the whole world knows about him!!!!!
You may have seen him on 60 Minutes or read about him in the Washington Post. 23 years ago this poor Haitian immigrant came to America with $5 and unable to speak English. Today, he is one of America's most celebrated self-help experts. Fortune 500 companies seek out to help boost morale in the workplace. His book "Kick Your Excuses Goodbye" is transforming lives the world over.
There are over 300,000 slave children throughout Haiti suffering abuse unheard of in the civilized world. Child slaves as young as 3, are sexually, mentally, & physically abused up to ...
Restavk No More: Eliminating Child Slavery in Haiti A report by the National Coalition for Haitian Rights Order full report Executive Summary The Haitian people are justly proud that ...
Born a slave, yet determined to be free, Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery and became one of the most influential figures of the 19th century. He became a powerful speaker in the ...
Review: Tomorrow be Brave by Susan Travers - Youd think that wed all know the name of the only woman ever to join the French Foreign Legion, who won medals for her heroism in the Africa ...
Haiti Papers Over the Past: The Re-Branding of Baby Doc Duvalier On Jan. 30, more than a year after former "President for Life" Jean-Claude Duvalier returned to Haiti, a Port-au-Prince judge concluded his lengthy investigation into the ex-dictator's brutal, 1971-86 rule. Supreme Court Magistrate Carvès Jean had at his disposal reams of documents, human rights complaints, testimony from torture victims, copies of checks, international bank transfers and diary ...
Can Vaccines Break Cholera's Deadly Hold On Haiti? Haiti is suffering the world's worst cholera epidemic, killing more than 7,000 people since the outbreak began in October 2010. One aid group is pushing for a vaccination campaign. But critics worry about its efficacy — and that it may distract from improving access to clean water and sanitation.
U.N. opposes Haiti's Duvalier ruling PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Former Haitian President Jean-Claude Duvalier must face charges for serious human rights violations that took place during his rule, the United Nations said.
