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‘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,

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 2d

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 fueling misinformation.

The New York Times · 4d

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.

Overseas threats hit Ohio city

Opinion

Los Angeles Times · 44m

Column: Why JD Vance won’t stop his racist lies about the Springfield Haitians

JD Vance is knowingly spreading a racist rumor that is upending the lives of legal immigrants. Here's why he won't stop.

The Boston Globe · 1d

Overseas threats hit Ohio city after Trump and Vance repeated false claims against Haitians

Schools, government buildings, and elected officials’ homes in Springfield were among the targets of more than 30 hoax threats made last week that forced evacuations and closures.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Overseas Threats Hit the Ohio City Where Trump and Vance Lies Slandered Haitians Over Dogs and Cats

Ohio officials have stationed state police at Springfield schools in response to bomb threats that officials say are mostly coming from overseas

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I Meet Haitians Every Day in Springfield. Now I'm Scared for All of Us

but I'm more afraid for Haitians and the hate they are experiencing because they were brave enough to leave a horrible situation and search for a new beginning. For any politician or person talking ...

Ohio Woman Says She Regrets Sharing False Rumor About Haitians on Facebook

The woman has since deleted the post claiming that one of her Haitian neighbors might have taken a neighbor’s cat. But it ...

USA Today5d

'They hate us': Haitian residents in Springfield, Ohio, fear for their safety

Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, spoke out Saturday about the danger they feel ... including a photography studio. He said he feels like Haitians in the city are being targeted. “You can ...

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Haitians in Ohio find solidarity at church after chaotic week of false pet-eating claims

Their community is reeling from false accusations that they are eating their neighbor’s cats and dogs. The rumors are being ...

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OPINION: Haitians aren't eating pets. They're keeping Indiana factories alive.

Indianapolis and other communities in Indiana have also seen a large influx of Haitian immigrants in the last few years. The ...

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You know who is not complaining about Haitians? The Ohio employers who need them.

Springfield businesses aren't complaining. Growing pains are not a crisis. Don't blame the players, follow the money.

AP PHOTOS: Life continues for Ohio community after Trump falsely accused Haitians of eating pets

Their city has been in the eye of a political storm since former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen.

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Letters to the Editor — Southwest Airlines, national debt, Haitians in Ohio

The people accused of eating dogs in Springfield, Ohio, have roots in an island nation ravaged by corruption, crime and poverty. Haitians by the thousands have fled their homeland seeking safety ...

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