2010's People of the Year

We salute the people of Haiti.

Displaced - In Haiti, a woman carries her child in a camp for earthquake survivors in Port-au-Prince. Three months after the quake, over one million Haitians are internally displaced. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

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People of the Year - This year, we’ve chosen the strong Haitian survivors as our People of the Year. In the face of much adversity—with the massive earthquake, flooding and cholera outbreak— the Haitian people have consistently displayed strength, endurance and the spirit of resiliency. Take a look back at this year in Haiti.

Haiti Earthquake - On Jan. 12, a huge 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. The death toll from the quake, the largest in the nation’s history, was over 200,000 people, and millions more were left homeless. As a result of the massive tragedy, celebs teamed to raise money for relief through a telethon. In total, nations pledged $5.3 billion in aid to the nation.

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Haiti Earthquake - On Jan. 12, a huge 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. The death toll from the quake, the largest in the nation’s history, was over 200,000 people, and millions more were left homeless. As a result of the massive tragedy, celebs teamed to raise money for relief through a telethon. In total, nations pledged $5.3 billion in aid to the nation.

Death and Destruction - People took to the streets in shock after the earthquake hit 14 miles from the center of the capital city, Port-au-Prince. The quake had the highest magnitude recorded in the history of the island. (AP Photo/Carel Pedre)

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Death and Destruction - People took to the streets in shock after the earthquake hit 14 miles from the center of the capital city, Port-au-Prince. The quake had the highest magnitude recorded in the history of the island. (AP Photo/Carel Pedre)

Obama Calls for Fast Action in Haiti - “The United States will do everything in its power to help Haiti,” said President Barack Obama, who dispatched a federal disaster search and rescue team to the area. Obama spent hours after the earthquake coordinating an international response with world leaders, and promised America will donate financially to the cause.

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Obama Calls for Fast Action in Haiti - “The United States will do everything in its power to help Haiti,” said President Barack Obama, who dispatched a federal disaster search and rescue team to the area. Obama spent hours after the earthquake coordinating an international response with world leaders, and promised America will donate financially to the cause.

Rihanna - Rihanna grabs the mic to deliver her part of the Jay-Z and Bono collaboration.

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Hope for Haiti Benefit - Stateside, musicians such as John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Rihanna and Jay-Z teamed up for the “Hope for Haiti” benefit in January.

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SOS: Help For Haiti - Celebrities were also on hand in Miami for BET's "SOS: Help For Haiti" telethon in late January. The event was hosted by Diddy, Queen Latifah and Pharrell.

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SOS: Help For Haiti - Celebrities were also on hand in Miami for BET's "SOS: Help For Haiti" telethon in late January. The event was hosted by Diddy, Queen Latifah and Pharrell.

Akon, Wyclef, Diddy - Akon, Wyclef, and Diddy are pictured here at the benefit.

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Akon, Wyclef, Diddy - Akon, Wyclef, and Diddy are pictured here at the benefit.

Haiti President: Dry Your Eyes and Rebuild - Thousands of Haitians prayed, wept and danced among tent shelters in the capital's main square in February as President Rene Preval asked his people to "dry their eyes" and rebuild a month after the catastrophic earthquake that killed more than 200,000 people. Haitians joined in a national day of mourning and prayer amid the rubble a month to the day after the magnitude 7 quake wrecked the capital, Port-au-Prince, and surrounding towns and cities.

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Haiti President: Dry Your Eyes and Rebuild - Thousands of Haitians prayed, wept and danced among tent shelters in the capital's main square in February as President Rene Preval asked his people to "dry their eyes" and rebuild a month after the catastrophic earthquake that killed more than 200,000 people. Haitians joined in a national day of mourning and prayer amid the rubble a month to the day after the magnitude 7 quake wrecked the capital, Port-au-Prince, and surrounding towns and cities.

Helping Haiti - Haitian President Rene Preval, former President George W. Bush and former President and U.N. special envoy to Haiti, Bill Clinton, greet people at a makeshift camp for homeless earthquake survivors in Port-au-Prince. The U.S. leaders, tapped by Obama to head fundraising efforts, were in the nation assessing recovery needs Monday. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

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Presidential Visit - In March, Haitian President Rene Preval, former President George W. Bush and former President and U.N. special envoy to Haiti, Bill Clinton, greeted people at a makeshift camp for homeless earthquake survivors in Port-au-Prince. The U.S. leaders, tapped by President Obama to head fundraising efforts, were in the nation assessing recovery needs Monday. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

Haitian Schools to Reopen - For the first time since the nation was hit by a devastating earthquake in January, schools are reopening in Haiti’s capital. The quake destroyed nearly 4,000 schools, but only a few hundred reopened this week. The goal is to have 700,000 children back in school by the middle of May, says UNICIF education official Mohamed Fall.

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Haitian Schools Reopen - For the first time since the nation was hit by the quake, schools in Haiti’s capital started reopening in April. Nearly 4,000 schools were destroyed, but only a few hundred reopened initially.

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Miss Haiti Competes in Miss Universe - In May, 24-year-old Sarodj Bertin was crowned Miss Haiti and in August she was sent to compete in the Miss Universe Pageant, as the first Haitian representative in 22 years. Bertin’s bio is unique; she is a lawyer, speaks four languages, and is the daughter of a Haitian political and social activist who was slain in front of her eyes.

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Miss Haiti Competes in Miss Universe - In May, 24-year-old Sarodj Bertin was crowned Miss Haiti and in August she was sent to compete in the Miss Universe Pageant, as the first Haitian representative in 22 years. Bertin’s bio is unique; she is a lawyer, speaks four languages, and is the daughter of a Haitian political and social activist who was slain in front of her eyes.

Elections Announced - Early in the summer, Haitian President Rene Preval is shown here leaving a press conference at the National Palace after announcing that the nation will hold its presidential elections on Nov. 28. Preval cannot run again, under the country’s constitution. (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini)

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Elections Announced - Early in the summer, Haitian President Rene Preval is shown here leaving a press conference at the National Palace after announcing that the nation will hold its presidential elections on Nov. 28. Preval cannot run again, under the country’s constitution. (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini)

Bob Johnson Announces Haitian Factories - BET founder Bob Johnson announced a project for factories that will build construction materials in Haiti. According to a press release, the two factories will build earthquake- and hurricane-resistant panels for housing in Haiti’s quake-battered capital and the city of Cap-Haitien. Johnson announced the project Wednesday during a visit to Port-au-Prince, where he met with Haitian President Rene Preval and Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive.

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Bob Johnson Announces Haitian Factories - BET founder Bob Johnson announced a project in June for factories that will build construction materials in Haiti. According to a press release, the two factories will build earthquake- and hurricane-resistant panels for housing in Haiti’s quake-battered capital and the city of Cap-Haitien. Johnson announced the project during a visit to Port-au-Prince, where he met with Haitian President Rene Preval and Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive.

Aristide Protest - In July, a man held a sign displaying the nation’s ousted leader President Jean-Bertrand Aristide next to an Obama t-shirt during a protest marking Aristide’s 57th birthday in Port-au-Prince. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)

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Aristide Protest - In July, a man held a sign displaying the nation’s ousted leader President Jean-Bertrand Aristide next to an Obama t-shirt during a protest marking Aristide’s 57th birthday in Port-au-Prince. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)

Protest Aftermath - In Haiti, a woman holding a little girl jumps over a barricade set up by protestors in late July. People in the nation were protesting against the lack of government help in rebuilding the earthquake ravaged downtown Port-au-Prince. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

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Protest Aftermath - In Haiti, a woman holding a little girl jumps over a barricade set up by protestors in late July. People in the nation were protesting against the lack of government help in rebuilding the earthquake ravaged downtown Port-au-Prince. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

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Wyclef Jean Announces Candidacy - In front of a roaring crowd of supporters in Haiti in August, Wyclef Jean officially announced his bid to become the nation's next president. 'Clef, who was born in Haiti but raised in Brooklyn, NY, eventually had his candidacy denied, though, due to residency issues.

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Wyclef Jean Announces Candidacy - In front of a roaring crowd of supporters in Haiti in August, Wyclef Jean officially announced his bid to become the nation's next president. 'Clef, who was born in Haiti but raised in Brooklyn, NY, eventually had his candidacy denied, though, due to residency issues.

Pressure on France to Repay Haiti - During the summer, a diverse group of international scholars, including Dr. Cornel West and American linguist Noam Chomsky, wrote a letter to the French President Nicolas Sarkozy insisting that France repay the billions of dollars of debt that Haiti paid for its independence 200 years ago. The New York Times estimates the debt to be currently worth about $22 billion. The 19th century payment, once requested by French slave owners, has been criticized by modern academics as being illegal and ille

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Pressure on France to Repay Haiti - During the summer, a diverse group of international scholars, including Dr. Cornel West and American linguist Noam Chomsky, wrote a letter to the French President Nicolas Sarkozy insisting that France repay the billions of dollars of debt that Haiti paid for its independence 200 years ago. The New York Times estimates the debt to be currently worth about $22 billion. The 19th century payment, once requested by French slave owners, has been criticized by modern academics as being illegal and ille

Cholera Epidemic - Then, in late October, the nation was struck with a cholera epidemic that has since infected 130,000 and killed 2,700, according the health officials. Protestors have accused U.N. workers from Nepal of bringing the water-borne illness to the nation. The strain of cholera has been reported to be similar to strains found in Southeast Asia.

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Cholera Epidemic - Then, in late October, the nation was struck with a cholera epidemic that has since infected 130,000 and killed 2,700, according the health officials. Protestors have accused U.N. workers from Nepal of bringing the water-borne illness to the nation. The strain of cholera has been reported to be similar to strains found in Southeast Asia.

Tomas Hits Haiti - In November, Haitians braced for Hurricane Tomas, which was on track to further devastate those living in refugee camps after the tragic earthquake earlier this year. The storm struck the nation hard, killing at least 20 people, but spared most earthquake-refugee camps in the capital.

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Tomas Hits Haiti - In November, Haitians braced for Hurricane Tomas, which was on track to further devastate those living in refugee camps after the tragic earthquake earlier this year. The storm struck the nation hard, killing at least 20 people, but spared most earthquake-refugee camps in the capital.

Election Disputed - After presidential elections were held, many protesters (pictured) accused the nation of voter fraud and disenfranchisement. Coming in first was Mirlande Manigat with 31 percent of the vote, then Jude Celesitin, a candidate endorsed by current president Rene Preval, with 22 percent of the vote. A run-off between the two is scheduled for Jan. 16, but musician Michel Martelly, who came in a close third, is challenging the results.

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Election Disputed - After presidential elections were held, many protesters (pictured) accused the nation of voter fraud and disenfranchisement. Coming in first was Mirlande Manigat with 31 percent of the vote, then Jude Celesitin, a candidate endorsed by current president Rene Preval, with 22 percent of the vote. A run-off between the two is scheduled for Jan. 16, but musician Michel Martelly, who came in a close third, is challenging the results.