Nearly a month after a devastating earthquake, shock gave way Friday night to a celebration of Haitian culture and pride. Wyclef Jean opened the “SOS Saving OurSelves — Help for Haiti” concert and telethon with the Haitian Creole phrase for “It's all good.” His performance began two hours of pleas for donations and pledges of unity with earthquake victims just 700 miles from the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. Haiti didn't seem that far away. Former President Bill Clinton said he took the stage just after stepping off a plane from Haiti. Interlocking Haitian and US flags provided the backdrop to Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber and Robin Thicke, among other artists. Some brought the red-and-blue Haitian flags on stage with them. Hosts Sean “Diddy” Combs, Queen Latifah and Pharrell urged people to remember Haiti's needs. Gloria Estefan, Serena Williams, filmmaker Spike Lee and Mike Tyson worked phone banks, talking to donors
