Springfield Haitian community center marks first year as ‘blessing’ amid immigration uncertainty

On Dec. 12, the center celebrated its first anniversary, a year filled with navigating challenges, chiefly the false claims that targeted the town’s Haitians during the presidential race. The post Springfield Haitian community center marks first year as ‘blessing’ amid immigration uncertainty appeared first on The Haitian Times. Springfield Haitian community center marks first year as ‘blessing’ amid immigration uncertainty was first posted on December 26, 2024 at 5:37 pm.

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Haitian entrepreneur’s success in Nashville fuels support for Harris

Medard still holds Clintons’ actions against Democrats, but he sees Harris as the candidate who can better support immigrants. The post Haitian entrepreneur’s success in Nashville fuels support for Harris appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian entrepreneur’s success in Nashville fuels support for Harris was first posted on November 5, 2024 at 3:00 pm.

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In battleground Michigan, Haitian pastor urges congregations to vote, ‘You make your choice’

Democratic presidential nominee and United States Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a speech during a campaign rally held in East Lansing, Michigan, on November 3, 2024. Photo by The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images. The post In battleground Michigan, Haitian pastor urges congregations to vote, ‘You make your choice’ appeared first on The Haitian Times. In battleground Michigan, Haitian pastor urges congregations to vote, ‘You make your choice’ was first posted on November 5, 2024 at 4:02 pm.

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Haitian American in Springfield shares why he’s voting Trump and keeping quiet about it

Yet, unbeknownst to the MAGA neighbors and online trolls, M.J., who asked that his full name not be used for fear of being shunned by fellow Haitians, said he and his family are Republicans who support Donald Trump for president. The post Haitian American in Springfield shares why he’s voting Trump and keeping quiet about it appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian American in Springfield shares why he’s voting Trump and keeping quiet about it was first posted on […]

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Healthcare

Want to help Haitians in Springfield, Ohio? Here are some places to start.

Financial support can help organizations on the ground respond to the immediate needs and threats of the community, from ongoing harassment to digital security. Here are a few places to visit if you’d like to make a donation or get involved. The post Want to help Haitians in Springfield, Ohio? Here are some places to start. appeared first on The Haitian Times. Want to help Haitians in Springfield, Ohio? Here are some places to start. was first posted on September […]

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Springfield, Ohio locals navigate their community despite the spread of false information about the Haïtian community | VIDEO

Haitian residents in Springfield, Ohio, express fear and concern over false claims spread by Trump and Vance. The post Springfield, Ohio locals navigate their community despite the spread of false information about the Haïtian community | VIDEO appeared first on The Haitian Times. Springfield, Ohio locals navigate their community despite the spread of false information about the Haïtian community | VIDEO was first posted on September 20, 2024 at 3:13 pm.

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Haitian officials group calls to galvanize community amid surge in anti-Haitian hate

The false accusations, along with claims that Haitians are manipulating the United States political system, have left Haitian communities fearful for their safety. The rhetoric itself has penetrated everyday life, affecting adults and children. The post Haitian officials group calls to galvanize community amid surge in anti-Haitian hate appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian officials group calls to galvanize community amid surge in anti-Haitian hate was first posted on September 20, 2024 at 11:28 am.

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Haitians in Springfield: A tale of Black immigration in ‘Anytown USA’

People don’t just disappear into an amorphous void once they are granted legal entry. They go into a house or apartment in their pursuit of lavi miyò, Creole for “a better life.” That’s when the day-to-day strains turn to tensions to cultural eruptions. The post Haitians in Springfield: A tale of Black immigration in ‘Anytown USA’ appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitians in Springfield: A tale of Black immigration in ‘Anytown USA’ was first posted on September 17, 2024 […]

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“You are not alone,” leaders from across U.S. tell Haitians in Springfield | VIDEO

The gravity of the claims led one political scientist to compare the attack on Haitians in the Midwest town with the precursor to Nazi-era Jewish pogroms, where both people are associated with animals. The post “You are not alone,” leaders from across U.S. tell Haitians in Springfield | VIDEO appeared first on The Haitian Times. “You are not alone,” leaders from across U.S. tell Haitians in Springfield | VIDEO was first posted on September 16, 2024 at 8:44 am.

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