Wu Tang Graffiti in Germany

Here at The Hip Hop Democrat we’re always looking to not only bring you the domestic issues effecting our society but also bring to the table a widened perspective that offers new ideas and options to our everyday norms. To acheive that goal we present a look into the growth and evolution of Hip Hop on a global scale from our roaming correspondant the Fly By Coco Latina.

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Brooklyn-bred rapper Wyclef Jean is counting on New Yorkers to back his run for president of Haiti - but he can’t count on his former bandmate.

Soon after the celebrity singer filed papers for his candidacy Thursday, fellow Fugees star Pras announced he’s supporting another hopeful.

“I endorse Michel Martell as the next president of Haiti because he is the most competent candidate for the job,” Pras said in a statement.

Jean is hoping other Haitian expats living in New York don’t agree.

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In the midst of the Health Care situation that is playing out before us. It’s sometimes good to step back and get a view of things from a different perspective. In the case of the United States, sometimes you need a more unbiased international review point to allow for honest contrast and comparison. Unfortunately I’m a New Yorker that hasn’t done a ton of world traveling. Fortunately I know those who have. Below I give you this mornings words from my close and dear friend, Ms Evita Robinson who shares her opinions on assignment,  from the Land of the Rising Sun.

MacAskill CNN Interview with Wolfe Blitzer

Moammar Gadhafi comes home to the cheers and applause of a joyous Libyan nation while here in the U.S the media journalists and the families of those murdered in the 88′ bombing of Pan Am flight 103 cry out in confusion and frustration. They ask that justice be served and state that mercy has been misplaced by Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill . But I can’t help but wonder if this wasn’t exactly what mercy is supposed to be? Mercy isn’t convenient or easy. It’meant to push us and make us feel uneasy and unsure in what we’re doing. If it was a simple act then we’d see more of it.