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(The Guardian) For the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio, the unproven claims of pet-eating directed at them by Donald Trump and his allies have had serious consequences, the Haitian Times reports.
The New York-based publication, which focuses on covering the Caribbean nation and its diaspora in the United States, reported that Haitians in Springfield have had their cars vandalized and experienced intimidation since Trump and his running mate, Ohio senator JD Vance, accused them of eating pets, as part of their campaign to convince voters that immigrants are dangerous. Local officials in Springfield have said that the candidates’ claims are not true.
Here’s more, from the Haitian Times: The morning after former President Donald Trump repeated racist claims about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, some Haitian families are keeping their children home from school for their safety, according to an area activist. Those who allowed their children did so, but with heavy hearts.
“She [my niece] was scared, but I told her to go, that God would protect,” said one Haitian resident, who asked that she not be identified publicly for fear of reprisal.
“We’re all victims this morning,” said the woman, who moved to Springfield six years ago. “They’re attacking us in every way.”
Aside from the anxiety caused by Tuesday night’s debate, the woman also said her cars have been vandalized twice in the middle of the night. She woke up one morning to broken windows and another to acid thrown on the vehicle. She has added cameras to her driveway and tried to report the incidents to the police to no avail.
“I’m going to have to move because this area is no longer good for me,” she said. “I can’t even leave my house to go to Walmart. I’m anxious and scared.”
The Haitian families’ accounts, shared with The Haitian Times under condition of confidentiality, are the latest tales of intimidation, bullying and assaults as anti-Haitian sentiment has gone viral.
haitiantimes.com
The New York-based publication, which focuses on covering the Caribbean nation and its diaspora in the United States, reported that Haitians in Springfield have had their cars vandalized and experienced intimidation since Trump and his running mate, Ohio senator JD Vance, accused them of eating pets, as part of their campaign to convince voters that immigrants are dangerous. Local officials in Springfield have said that the candidates’ claims are not true.
Here’s more, from the Haitian Times: The morning after former President Donald Trump repeated racist claims about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, some Haitian families are keeping their children home from school for their safety, according to an area activist. Those who allowed their children did so, but with heavy hearts.
“She [my niece] was scared, but I told her to go, that God would protect,” said one Haitian resident, who asked that she not be identified publicly for fear of reprisal.
“We’re all victims this morning,” said the woman, who moved to Springfield six years ago. “They’re attacking us in every way.”
Aside from the anxiety caused by Tuesday night’s debate, the woman also said her cars have been vandalized twice in the middle of the night. She woke up one morning to broken windows and another to acid thrown on the vehicle. She has added cameras to her driveway and tried to report the incidents to the police to no avail.
“I’m going to have to move because this area is no longer good for me,” she said. “I can’t even leave my house to go to Walmart. I’m anxious and scared.”
The Haitian families’ accounts, shared with The Haitian Times under condition of confidentiality, are the latest tales of intimidation, bullying and assaults as anti-Haitian sentiment has gone viral.
Haitian families in Ohio under attack as racist claims spread
Racist claims by right-wing Republicans about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, are fueling attacks against the immigrant community. Some families were keeping their children from school to protect them the day after the presidential debate.
haitiantimes.com
