Black Community Growth

2L Publishing was founded by two high school English teachers who were for years, closet writers. The goal for the publishing company is to provide a space for an array of “mold breaking” creative people to get their work published and reviewed. The first project which was published in November,  2009 is called Cherries and Chocolate: Women of  Color Speak, Volume 1. It is an anthology with works featured by five writers (including 2L’s CEOs Lonice Eversley and LaShaune Stitt-Clemons.) There are other projects in the pike including an action/adventure novel about a Black married couple who are Federal Assassins; a travel guide which highlights places of historical significance for Black people who are traveling through France, and Volume 2 of the Cherries and Chocolate Anthology series.

Please check out our website: 2LPublishing.webs.com

There is so much devastation and suffering caused by Tuesday’s earthquake in my native home of Haiti. Over 3 million people impacted. The death toll is still unknown but estimated to be thousands. All this in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.

Your help is desperately needed. The most important thing you can do is contribute to relief efforts. That is why I have set up the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund. If you are able, please make a contribution now. You can text “Yele” to 501501 to donate $5 to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund (it will be charged to your cell phone bill) or you can visit www.yele.org and click ‘donate’.

Contribute now to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund.

My long-time friends at Rock the Vote will continue to track the recovery initiatives in Haiti and keep you updated on their blog with progress made and ways you can stay involved.

This crisis in Haiti is a powerful reminder that we must live life for others, not forgetting about those around us. So I am also asking you to get involved with this Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr National Day of Service.

You can find a local volunteer opportunity here.

As Dr King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?”

For nearly 20 years, I have been a supporter of Rock the Vote, speaking to all of you about democracy and the importance of getting involved. Now your support and efforts are needed more than ever. Please give to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund and get involved in your local community.

Thank you.

Wyclef Jean

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