As the efforts in Haiti continues on the forefront people all over the world are pulling together to continue to raise funds, clothing and food for those affected by the diasterous earthquake. Authors for Haiti organized by RJ Publications founder Richard Jeanty is a great way you can continue to help the cause.

About Richard Jeanty:

Captivating the mind with spellbinding, provocative and ingenious storytelling, author/publisher Richard Jeanty is a master craftsman–and tireless crusader–in the burgeoning arena of “urban literature,” as well as in life. Founder and President of his own RJ Publications, Jeanty turns words into vivid images, painting well-formed characters that compel the reader to become involved in their sagas.

The prolific New York City-based contemporary wordsmith and visionary founded his publishing company to both publish his own works and to provide an invaluable conduit for talented writers of color to have their works published. He provides encouragement and support to his fellow writers, assisting them with stretching their creative souls and making their own indelible mark on the literary landscape. Says Jeanty, “I want to give each author or artist the exposure they deserve.”

Social activist as much as he is a literary crusader, Jeanty’s mission is to foster change in people and society as a whole. That is always his motivation in all his undertakings.

Jeanty’s current passion is helping his Haitian people by any means neccessary. He has recruited some of his counterparts in African American fiction to aid in raising funds to send 10 french/creole speaking nurses to Haiti to aid in medical care.  On February 13, 2010 he is along with more than 10 other notable authors will host Authors for Haiti, a book signing fundraiser being held in Brooklyn.

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The Women In Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN) presents WEEN for Haiti: An Emergency Aid Event taking place on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 from 5-11 p.m. at Katra Lounge (217 Bowery Street) in New York City.  All proceeds will go directly to Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti foundation & Doctors without Borders, the recipient of a Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.

HoneyMag.com (www.honeymag.com), the 2FiftySevenGroup, Lauren Lake Enterprises (www.laurenlake.com) , Grae Enterprises (www.graeenterprise.com), Beanpye (www.beanpye.com), Rocstar Rebuilds, Source Magazine (www.thesource.com), Struggles Corporation, The Epsilon Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (www.etaudst.org), Hip-Hop 4 Life, B. Oyama, theicaseplace (www.theicaseplace.com), She-blogs.com and The Elite Real Estate Group (www.elitegroupnj.com) are partnering companies that support WEEN’s global initiative to unify the world one step at a time.

In addition, Katra Lounge has graciously agreed to offer 10% of all bar profits to WEEN for Haiti.

Confirmed celebrities and supporters include:  WEEN Chair Valeisha Butterfield, co-host of BET’s 106^th and Park, singer/songwriter Mashonda, television personality/actress and WEEN board member Alesha Renee and many more to be added.

Recognizing the state of the U.S. economy, WEEN encourages contributions big or small.  Regardless, all are encouraged to attend this important event and contribute the financial contribution they are able upon entry.

For more on WEEN and to become a member today, please visit www.weenonline.org

Yele Haiti (www.yele.org)

Doctors Without Borders  (www.doctorswithoutborders.com)

Katra (www.katranyc.com)

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