Haiti, Springfield
‘Why Springfield?’ How a small Ohio city became home for thousands of Haitians
Last week’s presidential debate thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the national spotlight, prompting people to wonder how a Haitian community has taken root there — and why. Here’s a look at some key questions,
FACT CHECK: Are Haitians Forming A Militia In Springfield, Ohio?
A post shared on X shows a group marching through the streets of Springfield, Ohio, and implies that the city’s Haitian community is “forming” a “militia.” Verdict: Misleading The marchers in the video are not a militant group of immigrants.
Why Thousands of Haitians Have Settled in Springfield, Ohio
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.
‘I am afraid’: The aftermath of Springfield, Ohio, misinformation on Haitians who live there
There have been no credible reports of pets being eaten by Haitian immigrants. That fact hasn't stopped the real-world chaos in the community.
Haiti's Top Official Grateful for Solidarity With Migrants in Springfield, Ohio
The head of Haiti's transition council, Edgard Leblanc, told the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday that he was thankful for Americans showing solidarity with Haitian migrants, especially in Springfield,
Top Haitian official thankful for solidarity with migrants in Springfield, Ohio
The president of Haiti’s transitional council, Edgar Leblanc Fils, addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, thanking those who have shown solidarity toward migrants in Springfield, Ohio.
Haiti's top official grateful for solidarity with Springfield migrants
The head of Haiti's transition council, Edgard Leblanc Fils, told the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday (September 26) that he was thankful for the people showing solidarity toward Haitian migrants,
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Springfield staffing firm responds to allegations of busing, exploiting Haitians
First Diversity Staffing in Springfield, owned by George Ten, has faced criticism in past few years; company denies busing in Haitians en masse or mistreating workers and tenants.
Here's what racist attacks on Haitians in Ohio mean for voting immigrants in New Jersey
Some Haitian leaders in the Garden State, home to 1.2 million naturalized citizens eligible to vote, are urging them to cast ...
A caller told Ohio officials he saw Haitians steal geese. They found no proof.
Springfield received an influx of more than 12,000 Haitian migrants in recent years, which has strained resources while also ...
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Lies about Haitians killing pet cats spreads from Springfield, Ohio, to Bangor, Maine
Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, have been plagued by baseless claims that they’re killing and eating residents’ pets after Republican presidential nominee and former Pr ...
Trump pledges to deport Haitians in Ohio city, but most are in US legally
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, California - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pledged on Friday to conduct mass ...
Vance cherry-picks data to claim 81% murder spike amid Haitian migrant influx in Ohio
A crime data expert cautioned against making annual comparisons in places where less than one homicide is reported each month ...
Steven Horsford Calls For Censure Over Rep. Clay Higgins ‘Overly Racist’ Comments About Haitians
After Horsford condemned racist remarks about the Haitian community, Higgins admitted he would do it again because of freedom ...
6 Ohio congressmen ask for emergency funding after Springfield bomb threats
National attention on the area crested after Sen. JD Vance posted claims without evidence about Haitian immigrants abducting ...