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One of the best rap albums of the year so far is Mach-Hommy's Pray For Haiti. The New York City rapper reunited with Griselda rapper Westside Gunn, who served as the project's executive producer, and delivered song after song of punishing lyricism and deep emotion rooted in his cultural pride.

Magazine wrote that she was «the first Black person and first out lesbian to hold that position for a vice-presidential nominee.»«As a Black gay immigrant who comes from a working-class family, I know that America hasn't always worked for everyone,» Jean-Pierre, who was born on the French island territory of Martinique to Haitian immigrants and grew up in New York, told the magazine. «And I know that America still doesn't work for everyone.

Bono has collaborated with Linda Perry for a new song, ‘Eden (To Find Love)’ – you can hear the track below.The U2 frontman’s work on the song features as part of the soundtrack album for the Don Hardy-directed documentary film Citizen Penn, which was shot in the wake of the 2010 Haiti earthquake and explores the advocacy and activism of actor Sean Penn and his organisation J/P Haitian Relief Organisation (now CORE).The soundtrack album for Citizen Penn has been released today (May 21), with the

Alice Cooper is set to headline the 2022 edition of the ‘Monsters Of Rock’ cruise.The heavy metal music event, which takes place on a cruise ship at sea, is returning in 2022 to celebrate its 10th anniversary.Departing from Miami, Florida, the five day and night full ship charter cruise will depart on February 9 until February 14.According to a press release, those aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Freedom Of The Seas will “visit two ports in CocoCay, Bahamas and Labadee,Haiti, and features

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic“Citizen Penn” opens in Hollywood in 2019, with Jamie Foxx, in high spirits, introducing Sean Penn at a benefit gala for Haiti. It doesn’t take long for the spirits to come crashing down to earth, as Penn, founder and spokesman of the J/P Relief Organization, hits the audience with a Debbie Downer buzzkill.

Jennie Punter Montreal filmmaker Emanuel Licha’s new film—which won the juried award for best Canadian feature at Hot Docs—takes its title from the nickname Haitians have given the Toyota Land Cruiser, a popular mode of transportation among the humanitarian aid organizations ubiquitous in the country since the 2010 earthquake.In “Zo Reken,” which means “shark bones,” a four-by-four becomes a kind of mobile confessional, as a driver navigates through barricades, demonstrations, and daily life of

Anderson Cooper’s two-week “Jeopardy!” stint comes to a close on Friday, and the charities he selected will be receiving some hefty donations as the show matches the contestant winnings.

Sean Penn documented his travels to Haiti after the devastating 7.0 earthquake in 2010 for Discovery+’s documentary, “Citizen Penn”.

Also Read: Dan Stevens Replaces Armie Hammer in Starz's Watergate Series 'Gaslit'“Citizen Penn” ​chronicles the moment Penn and his team of volunteers landed in Haiti, just days after the earthquake struck, and the ten years since. The film offers viewers an intimate, honest, and self-reflective look into the triumphs and challenges of those who decided to do something.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaDiscovery Plus has acquired “Citizen Penn,” a look at the humanitarian efforts of Sean Penn and a team of volunteers to help Haitians in the wake of the devastating 2010 earthquake.The documentary will premiere on the subscription streaming service on May 6. “Citizen Penn” was written and directed by Don Hardy and produced by Hardy and Shawn Dailey.

One of my favorite meats to eat is rabbit. That’s right! The cute, furry, little bunny with its adorable wiggly nose is totally edible and delicious.

Naomi Osaka is adding her voice to the stop anti-Asian hate conversation.

For the Haitian-American, West Palm Beach native, Edson Jean, “Ludi” is a personal story. Set in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood, the compact drama concerns a Haitian immigrant nurse, Ludi (Shein Mompremier), tirelessly working to supply her daughter’s American dream.

EXCLUSIVE: Mammoth Screen, the British producer behind series including The Serpent and Poldark, is developing a television drama based on the 18th Century slave uprising in Haiti.

The Miami Film Festival is set to go ahead with a hybrid 2021 edition in March with physical theater and online screenings amid the pandemic. The Festival's March 5-14 run this year will open with an in-theater world premiere of Edson Jean’s Ludi — about a hardworking and exhausted nurse chasing the American Dream in Miami's Little Haiti neighborhood — and close with the debut of Jayme Gershen’s Birthright.

Fifteen foreign nationals – which consisted of 14 Haitians and one Bahamian – were arrested early Sunday morning in a "maritime smuggling event" near Mar-a-Lago, according to Chief Patrol Agent John R. Modlin from the Miami Sector the U.S.

As quarantine rolls on, there's never been a better time to call up a couple of your friends and pass the time with the classic party game Would You Rather. If you haven't done that yet, The FADER's latest episode in our Would You Rather series is a great incentive: Rucci, AzChike, and Haiti Babii, three young, promising rappers, shoot the breeze over a video call.

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LONDON -- Books about a Haitian revolutionary, The Beatles and the brain are finalists for Britain’s leading nonfiction literary award.Contenders announced Thursday for the 50,000-pound ($65,000) Baillie Gifford Prize include Sudhir Hazareesingh’s “Black Spartacus,” a biography of Toussaint Louverture, who led a slave uprising that sparked Haitian independence in the 18th century; Craig Brown’s “One Two Three Four: The Beatles in Time” and Matthew Cobb’s “The Idea of the Brain."Also on the

Evening Standard to mark the beginning of Black History Month in the United Kingdom, during which the couple declared the need to bring an end to structural racism within the country and abroad. For the appearance, Meghan wore a sleek, asymmetrical knit top by Haitian designer Victor Glemaud and brown leather trousers with her hair pulled back into her signature slicked-back bun.

Gertrude's Orphanage in Port Au Prince, Haiti. This set of beaded pearl and shell bracelets are so on trend.Omi Woods' ethically handmade earrings and necklaces — such as the popular coin-layered chains -- are made from fair-trade African gold and conflict-free fine metals. Use the code  to receive free shipping and returns on purchases over $175. Leila has a variety of personalized jewelry that make great gifts.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerGrasshopper Film has secured the U.S. distribution rights to IWOW: I Walk on Water, a documentary feature from New York-based photographer and filmmaker Khalik Allah, to released in physical and virtual theaters later this year. In IWOW, Allah focuses on longtime muse Frenchie, a 60-something schizophrenic, homeless Haitian man, who he becomes increasingly intertwined with.

Gertrude's Orphanage in Port Au Prince, Haiti. This set of beaded pearl and shell bracelets are so on trend.Omi Woods' ethically handmade earrings and necklaces — such as the popular coin-layered chains -- are made from fair-trade African gold and conflict-free fine metals. Use the code  to receive free shipping and returns on purchases over $175. Leila has a variety of personalized jewelry that make great gifts.

David Robb Labor EditorThe nonprofit relief organization co-founded by Sean Penn and Ann Lee is offering private COVID-19 testing to Los Angeles-based film and TV productions, the net profits from which will help fund the organization’s free testing for at-risk and low-income communities.Their Community Organized Relief Effort – which has helped victims of the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti and numerous other natural disasters – already has provided more than 1.3 million free tests to

Zoe Saldana was brought to tears while apologizing for portraying singer and civil rights advocate Nina Simone in the 2016 biopic “Nina.” The “Avengers: Endgame” actress, 42, who is Dominican, Haitian and Puerto Rican, caught backlash at the time it was announced that she would be playing Simone. Many, including Simone’s daughter, believed she wasn’t a physical match for the real-life subject due to her facial features and significantly lighter skin.

Nina Simone in 2016’s Nina.Saldana, who is a light-skinned black actress of Puerto Rican, Haitian and Dominican descent, was criticised for wearing dark makeup to portray the singer. Saldana also wore a full body suit, a prosthetic nose and false teeth.In an emotional new livestream published via her Instagram, Saldana expressed regret, saying she “should never have played” Simone.

Arcade Fire‘s Win Butler and Régine Chassagne took part in a new charity livestream gig this week – watch them play three tracks below.The stream came in aid of Salesforce’s Leading Through Change video series, and also saw Chassagne discussing her own foundation, KANPE, which helps vulnerable communities in Haiti.The pair played a three-song set, including two tracks from 2010’s ‘The Suburbs’, which turns ten years old this weekend.Watch Win and Régine play ‘The Suburbs’, ‘Sprawl II (Mountains

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaThe makers of “Citizen Penn,” a documentary about actor Sean Penn’s volunteer work in Haiti, have updated their film to include footage of the Oscar-winner’s efforts to expand access to COVID-19 testing.Over the past few months, director Don Hardy and producer Shawn Dailey have followed Penn as he worked with his non-profit organization CORE to set up free testing sites in places such as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Oakland, New Orleans and the

cut-out, etched earrings. Every purchase of Ubuntu's colorful handmade jewelry will help sponsor five children at Gertrude's Orphanage in Port Au Prince, Haiti. This set of beaded pearl and shell bracelets are so on trend for summer. Omi Woods' ethically handmade earrings and necklaces — such as the popular coin-layered chains -- are made from fair-trade African gold and conflict-free fine metals.

Gabrielle Union is more than ready for bikini season. The filmmaker and activist recently took to social media, where she shared a few dazzling photos of herself in a black bandeau bikini.

Robbie Williams said he was threatened with being beheaded while working for a charity in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake.

Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda Field were threatened with being beheaded during a charity trip to Haiti in 2010.The former Take That star and actress Ayda travelled to the country following a devastating 2010 earthquake, but were left fearing for their lives when they were ambushed by bandits during the four-day trip.Speaking on his Postcards from the Edge podcast, Robbie said: “I got threatened to be beheaded in Haiti. We were going out there to help.

Robbie Williams has revealed that he and wife Ayda Field were threatened with being beheaded while doing charity work in Haiti.The singer visited the Caribbean country with Unicef after the 2010 earthquake which left  an estimated 250,000 dead and 1.5 million people without homes.Recalling the scary incident on Field’s Postcards from the Edge podcast, Williams said: ‘I got threatened to be beheaded in Haiti.

Ayda Field told how they were left terrified during their four-day trip to Haiti as they feared for their life.Speaking on his podcast, Postcards from the Edge, the singer revealed: ‘I got threatened to be beheaded in Haiti.

If you lived through the '80s, you’ll remember "We Are the World" was just about the biggest number of them all. Featuring a "Dream Team" of pop stars, the song dropped in 1985 to shine a light on famine in Africa.