Millions across America have seen the attacks on Wyclef Jean's "Yele Haiti" fund, designed to help those in the struggling nation of Haiti. The "Yele Haiti" fund has attracted a great deal of attention as of late, due to the massive earthquake suffered in the region. Jean created "Yele Haiti" to help the Haitian people long before the earthquake hit, and Wyclef has worked tirelessly to promote causes in a nation that has long been ignored by the global community.

Jean addresses allegations that his charity misused funds in a recent video, and says that the charity will assist victims in Haiti. "Let me be clear: I denounce any allegation that I have ever profited personally through my work with Yele Haiti," Jean said in a statement released Saturday. "These baseless attacks are simply not true."

I spent the weekend thinking long and hard about my position on Wyclef Jean's organization, since I am not one to buy right into anyone's hype one way or the other. I wasn't quick to believe Wyclef, and I wasn't quick to believe those who are likely a bit jealous and dumbfounded that a black man runs one of the most popular charities during a crisis of this magnitude. Here are some thoughts on the Wyclef Jeane "Yele Haiti" situation:

1) I am going to keep supporting Wyclef Jean. I don't know Wyclef Jean personally, but I love what he is trying to do. Not only did I make a donation to Yele Haiti, I also informed the 60,000 members of my YBW Coalition that I was making the donation. I also plan to make donations to other groups, such as Doctors without Borders, since I believe in spreading my money around. I made my donation to Wyclef's charity because several conversations with individuals who know Wyclef personally lead me to believe that he is genuinely concerned with the well-being of Haiti. I listen to my friends before I believe some article I read on the Internet. Additionally, Wyclef makes a very good argument that his charity can get to those tough-to-reach neighborhoods far easier than other charities can.

2) Wyclef should stop paying himself to perform for his own organization: When I read that Wyclef paid himself $100,000 out of his charity for a benefit concert, I was concerned. One can argue that good charity starts at home, so the $100,000 in performance fees could have and should have gone to the Haitian people. You can pay yourself to perform (since the brother has bills, I'm sure), but you can't give yourself $100,000 for one concert and then attempt to argue that the amount was below market value.

3) Many of the expenditures from Yele Haiti were justifiable: I am not one to say that there is a legitimate reason behind every expenditure made by Yele Haiti, but further investigation is necessary before we decide that the expenses are a waste of money. For example, thousands spent on production costs for Wyclef's studio might come from the fact that the artist has used his music as a tool to promote Haitian causes. To presume that he is some kind of crook for making these investments would be silly.

4) Don't forget about racism: Understand that it is quite rare for a young black man to single-handedly engage in such massive amounts of goodwill. This task is likely overwhelming for Wyclef, implying that he might make mistakes along the way. If he does make those mistakes, it's very easy for a racist nation like the US to decide that this black man must be a crook. Not only are some attempting to imply that Wyclef Jean might have stolen money, but that he also lacks the expertise necessary to get the aid to the people who need it. This is a subtle, yet incredibly condescending reminder that many Americans still think that only white people know how to run effective organizations. I dismiss that notion entirely.

5) Wyclef Jean needs to hire some experts: Your charity is on the big stage now Wyclef. Given the legitimate questions that have been raised about your organization, it is critical that you hire the necessary experts to ensure that everything is above board. The magnitude of Wyclef's organization is now calling for increased scrutiny by groups designed to monitor charities for fraudulent behavior, so it is important that his team include individuals who can ensure that the organization is run efficiently and effectively. Once these individuals are hired, Wyclef should keep issuing statements to tell his supporters that he has made necessary adjustments to make sure that their funds are being put to good use. When it comes to saving Haiti, NO ORGANIZATION ON EARTH has the passion and commitment toward the Haitian nation that Wyclef Jean has consistently shown through "Yele Haiti." That is a simple fact. So, while Wyclef may not be perfect, his heart is targeted toward caring for the people he loves. He just may need to channel that passion in a more careful and organized way.

When it comes to Wyclef Jean and Yele Haiti, the bottom line is this: I am not here to say that there is no corruption in this organization. But I can say that nearly everyone I've spoken to has vouched for Wyclef's love for Haiti, even if his organization has not meticulously accounted for every penny he has collected. Additionally, I have more trust for charitable organizations run by those who truly love Haiti than I have for organizations run by well-intended groups that are going to disappear once the crisis is over. Wyclef has stood for Haiti, represented Haiti to the fullest, and will continue to stand with Haiti once all the other groups have left the country. This man deserves my support, and you may want to consider giving him yours as well. Don't believe all the hype you read in the media - it can sometimes be deceptive.

Dr. Boyce Watkins is the founder of the Your Black World Coalition. To have Dr. Boyce commentary delivered to your email, please click here.