How Springfield, Ohio, became home for thousands of Haitian
WEB1 day ago · Members of the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio — from left, Lindsay Aime, James Fleurijean, Viles Dorsainvil and Rose-Thamar Joseph — stand for worship at Central Christian Church on ...
'It just exploded': Springfield woman claims she never meant to …
WEB6 days ago · Sept. 13, 2024, 3:48 PM PDT. By Alicia Victoria Lozano. SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The woman behind an early Facebook post spreading a harmful and baseless claim about Haitian immigrants eating local ...
Springfield residents pray for post-debate political firestorm to …
WEB1 day ago · Updated 6:00 AM PDT, September 19, 2024. SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — In the quiet corners of Springfield, Ohio — out of sight of the drumbeat of politicians and journalists, troopers and newly installed security cameras — the people who live here are taking a breath, praying and attempting to carry on.
Far From Ohio, Haitian Americans Feel the Sting of Threats in Springfield
WEB2 days ago · Miriam Jordan, who covers immigration, reported recently from Springfield, Ohio. Sept. 18, 2024. Haitian Americans across the United States denounced former President Donald J. Trump and his ...
Why is the Haitian population of Springfield, Ohio, booming?
WEB3 days ago · A mural is displayed in an alley downtown, Sept. 16, 2024, in Springfield, Ohio. Luke Sharrett/Getty Images. But Springfield's relatively small population size -- just over 58,000 in 2022 -- means ...
What to know about the threats in Springfield, Ohio, after false …
WEB2 days ago · SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A small Ohio city has been inundated with hoax bomb threats since last week’s presidential debate, when former President Donald Trump falsely accused members of Springfield’s Haitian community of abducting and eating cats and dogs.. Trump’s running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, has amplified debunked internet rumors about Haitian migrants as the Republican ticket ...
Springfield, Ohio, schools open Tuesday with increased security …
WEB2 days ago · Students in Springfield, Ohio, attended classes Tuesday with increased security provided by the state, as threats linked to false claims about Haitian immigrants continue to disrupt daily life in ...
Haitian immigrants in Springfield: What our reporting has found
WEBJul 13, 2024 · Immigrants from Haiti have poured into Springfield the last five years, and the estimates grow monthly, with city officials now saying the number could be 15,000 to 20,000 new residents among a...
Baseless rumors about Haitian immigrants threaten to unravel ... - NBC News
WEB5 days ago · Haitian rice and beans with goat meat is a common dish served at Rose Goute Creole Restaurant in Springfield, Ohio. Rich-Joseph Facun for NBC News A business in downtown Springfield. Rich-Joseph ...
Why Thousands of Haitians Have Settled in Springfield, Ohio
WEB5 days ago · Over the last few years, many immigrants from Haiti have settled in Springfield, Ohio, drawn by the low cost of living and plentiful jobs. But the pace and volume of Haitian newcomers have...
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