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 […]

2024-09-17 2

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Bomb threats following false claims targeting Haitians continue to disrupt Springfield

For the second day in a row, bomb threats have shut down schools in Springfield, Ohio, as authorities investigate the politically charged environment surrounding false claims about Haitian immigrants. The post Bomb threats following false claims targeting Haitians continue to disrupt Springfield appeared first on The Haitian Times. Bomb threats following false claims targeting Haitians continue to disrupt Springfield was first posted on September 14, 2024 at 11:23 am.

2024-09-14 3

Caribbean Americans for Harris

Trump repeats racist claims about Haitians in Ohio while debating Harris

After the debate, when a reporter asked Trump if he was worried about losing the Haitian vote, he said, “I don’t care.” The post Trump repeats racist claims about Haitians in Ohio while debating Harris appeared first on The Haitian Times. Trump repeats racist claims about Haitians in Ohio while debating Harris was first posted on September 11, 2024 at 10:37 am.

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3 Key issues to watch out for in tonight’s Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump debate

As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump prepare for a high-stakes debate, Haitian Americans are standing watch for questions on immigration, economic issues affecting Black Americans, and U.S. policy toward Haiti. The post 3 Key issues to watch out for in tonight’s Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump debate appeared first on The Haitian Times. 3 Key issues to watch out for in tonight’s Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump debate was first posted on September 10, 2024 at 11:53 am.

2024-09-10

Haitian Diaspora

A DC politico reflects on the Haitian presence at the DNC | Opinion

This visual reminded me that even as the number of Haitian American numbers are growing and despite Haiti and Haitians being present at the highest levels, Haiti’s future remains uncertain. The post A DC politico reflects on the Haitian presence at the DNC | Opinion appeared first on The Haitian Times. A DC politico reflects on the Haitian presence at the DNC | Opinion was first posted on August 27, 2024 at 11:45 am.

2024-08-27 1

Haitian Diaspora

Haitian Americans at DNC share their pride, excitement to elect Harris-Walz

For Joseph, the many ways that Haiti and her children appeared – on stage, on the sidelines and around the city – is meaningful. For her, it’s more motivation to organize further to help more people of color gain the opportunity and access. The post Haitian Americans at DNC share their pride, excitement to elect Harris-Walz appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian Americans at DNC share their pride, excitement to elect Harris-Walz was first posted on August […]

2024-08-24 3

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U.S. Treasury sanctions former Haitian President Michel Martelly for drug trafficking | BREAKING NEWS

The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned former Haitian President Michel Martelly, a famed and provactive musician, for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking and gang violence in Haiti. The post U.S. Treasury sanctions former Haitian President Michel Martelly for drug trafficking | BREAKING NEWS appeared first on The Haitian Times. U.S. Treasury sanctions former Haitian President Michel Martelly for drug trafficking | BREAKING NEWS was first posted on August 20, 2024 at 12:38 pm.

2024-08-20 3

Haitian Diaspora

Platforms over personalities: Haitian American voters eager to see candidates’ plans as campaigns heat up

A group of volunteers called Ayisyen pou Harris – Creole for “Haitians for Harris” – sprang up last month, mirroring the national trend of energetic support for Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic Party nominee for president of the United States. The post Platforms over personalities: Haitian American voters eager to see candidates’ plans as campaigns heat up appeared first on The Haitian Times. Platforms over personalities: Haitian American voters eager to see candidates’ plans as campaigns heat up was first […]

2024-08-16 2

Haitian Diaspora

Haitians headline ‘Caribbean Americans for Harris’ call as identity enters presidential race

The excitement was clear on the Caribbean Americans for Harris call, which took place the day after Trump’s comments about her “turning Black.” On YouTube, where live views reached nearly 1,400 at times, participants posted nonstop comments that showcased not only their support for a Harris ticket, but solidarity and kinship across the Caribbean-born Americans. The post Haitians headline ‘Caribbean Americans for Harris’ call as identity enters presidential race appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitians headline ‘Caribbean Americans for […]

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U.S. Politics