Meanwhile, musicians, singers, dancers and poets took to the stage. First photo, on left Stanley Joseph, 23, of Asbury Park was born in St. Marc, Haiti and emigrated here at 16. He is now a junior at William Paterson University. Tonight he read poems from his two books: "Tears of a Despaired Heart", a collection of poems about injustice and immigrant suffering that is carried by Barnes & Noble, Borders and Amazon, and "Endless Struggle," poems dealing with the history of Haiti, which is coming out in the fall. http://www.livingforpoetry.com/ To Joseph's right is singer Villaire Pierre of Irvington, who sang 'Stand by Me' and 'Thank You'.
Pierre said his parents visit Haiti each winter and were two hours from the capitol, Port-au-Prince, where the quake hit. Joseph said most of his father's relatives live in the capitol city and have not been heard from yet.
In background in the tan jacket is Tony Nuccio, the city's social service director. Nuccio pointed out the long row of paper and plastic bags of clothing and food people have donated. The problem he has now is getting the donations to Haiti and then to people who need them. He said he may suggest that the supplies be kept here in anticipation of refugee needs.
Attendees said Councilmember Sue Henderson spoke at the event.
Karen Lee, band and music director for Asbury Park High School, said many of her students had missing relatives due to the quake and were understandably upset all week. She was hoping to get good news when the schools reopen tomorrow.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HAITI PRESDENTAIL CANDIDATE LEON JEUNE ADDRESS BURLINGTON COUNTY HAITIAN COMMUNITY ON A “CALL TO ACTION”
'Hear From the Presidential Candidate Leon Jeune' speak on the status of Haiti,
Tuesday February 23rd 7:00pm 9:00pm at the Hilton Garden Inn Westampton 111 Hancock Lane, Westampton, New Jersey, USA 08060 Tel: 1-609-702-1600 Fax: 1-609-702-1602 . www.klehaiti.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HAITI PRESDENTAIL CANDIDATE LEON JEUNE ADDRESS BURLINGTON COUNTY HAITIAN COMMUNITY ON A “CALL TO ACTION”
'Hear From the Presidential Candidate Leon Jeune' speak on the status of Haiti,
Tuesday February 23rd 7:00pm 9:00pm at the Hilton Garden Inn Westampton 111 Hancock Lane, Westampton, New Jersey, USA 08060 Tel: 1-609-702-1600 Fax: 1-609-702-1602 . www.klehaiti.com
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