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HAITI DAY - February 11, 2010
Today we are given the opportunity to come together as an academic community to raise our awareness with regard to Haiti. By enlightening ourselves about Haiti, we are also developing the skills with which to interpret such crises and global events in the future.

Similar to the devastation that we witnessed in other countries, cities, and even in the aftermath of 9/11, people from all over the world are coming together to do what they can to help. Joe Daniels, President and CEO of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center, says it best when he states, "that we are reminded again of the capacity we have to care for one another and the tremendous difference that we can make when we support each other." //- Mrs. Drakakis 2/11/'10//

We will begin our discussion on Haiti by reading the following articles and commenting on them with your classmates.


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Haiti's History Of Misery
Christopher Columbus sights Haiti in 1492. After the island becomes a Spanish colony, disease and harsh working conditions devastate the indigenous population Spain cedes Haiti to France in 1697. The island's ecology is wrecked as slaves clear forests for sugar fields Following 13 years of revolution, Haiti becomes independent in 1804. Former slave Jean-Jacques Dessalines assumes the title of Emperor. Rebels kill him two years later. Civil war breaks out Citing the Monroe Doctrine, President Woodrow Wilson orders U.S. Marines to occupy Haiti in 1915. They favor the biracial élite over black Haitians, deepening long-standing tensions. The U.S. withdraws in 1934 Voodoo doctor François Duvalier is elected President in 1957. "Papa Doc" vows to extend power to the black masses but turns the country into a police state. In 1971, Duvalier's son declares himself President for life In 1990, Jean-Bertrand Aristide wins the country's first free elections. He is deposed less than eight months later. Tens of thousands flee for Florida in small boats After the ruling military junta agrees to give up power, Bill Clinton sends in 20,000 U.S. troops in 1994. HIV and entrenched poverty ravage the population. Aristide returns to power in 2001 but is forced into exile in 2004 Hurricanes in 2005 and 2008 displace hundreds of thousands. A period of relative calm precedes this year's massive earthquake 
 * Striking gold**
 * Eden destroyed**
 * A nation is born**
 * America's backyard**
 * Bad medicine**
 * Hopes dashed**
 * New era, new problems**
 * Natural disasters**

How You Can Help
Less than 24 hours after the earthquake in Haiti, the Red Cross announced it had already raised $800,000 from text messages alone. Much more is needed. But beware: when tragedy strikes, scammers do too. The FBI is already warning the public to carefully review donation solicitations related to the earthquake that are sent via e-mail or social networks. Stick with organizations that are familiar, and give directly to them, not through third parties. Here are some legitimate groups raising money for victims. [|American Red Cross] code format="ct" redcross.org 800-HELP-NOW You can donate $10 by text-messaging "Haiti" to 90999

code [|AmeriCares Foundation] code format="ct" americares.org 800-486-4357

code [|Catholic Relief Services] code format="ct" crs.org 877-HELP-CRS

code [|CARE] code format="ct" care.org 800-422-7385

code [|Doctors Without Borders] code format="ct" doctorswithoutborders.org 888-392-0392

code [|UNICEF] code format="ct" unicefusa.org 800-4UNICEF

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Section: WORLD HAITI EARTHQUAKE _

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