Journalists at a news site that covers issues facing the Haitian community in the United States say they've been harassed and intimidated with racist messages for covering the false story about immigrants eating the pets of people in Springfield,

Since Trump’s comments, the Haitian Times has experienced a canceled forum, hateful comments and a false police report targeted at its editor. It remains undeterred.

Businesses needed workers, and Haitians, many already authorized to work, heard living costs were low. But the newcomers have strained resources, and that has fueled tension.