The Vilification of Springfield’s Haitians Taps Into a Long and Troubling History

Lies about Haitian migrants in Ohio tap into centuries-old racial fears about Black and brown people.

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Oct 07 2024
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The Vilification of Springfield’s Haitians Taps Into a Long and Troubling History — The Vilification of Springfiel

During the September 2024 Presidential debate, Donald J. Trump, attempting to reclaim the Presidency, made a shocking claim: Haitian immigrants in Ohio suburbs were eating peoples pets. This outrageo… [+10564 chars]

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