In Case You're Wondering, THIS is How You "Handle Haiti"

Like a phoenix
From its ashes
We will rise 
Follow angels
Into heavens
We will rise
Nothing's gonna take you down
We are everlasting now
We are everlasting now, now

Now I've been shaken
But I'm not broken
I won't be breaking
Anytime

I have fallen
But I'm not ruined
I'll keep on moving
Into my
Resurrection

Urgency, emergencies among us
Life is in the crisis, tragedy's upon us
And we won't leave you stranded
Rapidly we cometh
To take you out the darkness
Show you where the sun is
Cries from the rubble
Are the voices this is sung with
And those that have stopped singing
We can still hear you under it....

~Kenna, Lupe Fiasco, and Mike Shinoda, "Resurrection"

For anyone out there who's "sick of Haiti" (and yes, I've actually heard that complaint...in person), slide off your high horse for a minute; take some time out to go fuck yourself.

And for all of you reveling in the in drama and emphasizing the tragedy and "them poor black folks and their fucked-up government (or lack thereof)" - you too can seriously eat a dick.

Those lyrics you read?  They are a simple demonstration of how one properly handles the issue of Haiti, or any major disaster.  Remarkable, ethereal singer Kenna (Ethiopian), unsung genius rapper Lupe Fiasco (African-American), and mastermind multi-instrumentalist emcee & composer Mike Shinoda (Japanese-American) are the sinfully underappreciated trio responsible for the utter piece of brilliance and beauty that is "Resurrection", extolling people's strength, their ability to survive and endure...and not simply roll over and be victims.

I'm so glad to have found this.  It is reminiscent of "Adwa" (performed here by Gigi), based on the great Battle of Adwa.  These are not songs of surrender and woe.  The history of people of color is not of surrender, despite much woe.  We have survived and will survive so much that looking down on us and strictly viewing us as victims is ultimately detrimental to whomever does so.  I think the reason visions like "Resurrection" are denied proper national and international attention is to defeat the truth - our truth - of our immeasurable fortitude...and our underlying love for one another.  We've shown that we can take it, and that we can stand together.

Much love to my fellow POC - always.

Eternally yours,
Ankhesen