/tags/haiti Haiti en-US Copyright Fri, 02 May 2025 18:30:29 GMT /arts-culture/2025-05-02/springfield-fundraiser-to-showcase-haitian-culture-benefit-new-immigrant-community A charity event for members of the Haitian community will take place at the John Legend Theater in Springfield on Saturday evening. Fri, 02 May 2025 18:30:29 GMT /arts-culture/2025-05-02/springfield-fundraiser-to-showcase-haitian-culture-benefit-new-immigrant-community Debbie Holmes /show/all-sides/2025-03-12/haitians-in-the-heartland-series-highlights-community-voices-in-clark-county Members of the Haitian community discuss how the complexities of federal immigration policy are playing out in Clark County. They share their stories during this hour of All Sides. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-03-12/haitians-in-the-heartland-series-highlights-community-voices-in-clark-county /2025-02-26/how-trumps-immigration-orders-affect-ohioans-including-haitians-in-springfield The Trump Administration is restricting what’s called Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which covers about 19,000 people in Ohio. Here's how it may affect people in Springfield, including Haitians. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:36:25 GMT /2025-02-26/how-trumps-immigration-orders-affect-ohioans-including-haitians-in-springfield Kathryn Mobley /2025-02-19/haitian-americans-in-springfield-tell-their-own-stories-in-new-series Haitians in the Heartland presents the stories of Ohioans in Springfield in their own voices. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:00 GMT /2025-02-19/haitian-americans-in-springfield-tell-their-own-stories-in-new-series Chris Welter, WYSO, Will Davis, WYSO /2025-02-07/city-of-springfield-sues-neo-nazi-group-accused-of-months-of-racist-harassment-intimidation The city of Springfield is home to thousands of legal Haitian immigrants. The mayor stated that the lawsuit "sends a clear message that hate, intimidation, and violence, have no place in our community.” Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:03:41 GMT /2025-02-07/city-of-springfield-sues-neo-nazi-group-accused-of-months-of-racist-harassment-intimidation Kaitlin Schroeder /politics-government/2025-01-27/haitian-migrants-in-springfield-turn-to-faith-amid-deportation-fears Some of Springfield's estimated 15,000 Haitians are seeking solace and divine intervention in their churches or at shops that sell spiritual products. Community leaders say many are overwhelmed by fears Donald Trump will end or let expire the Temporary Protected Status program that allows them to remain in the U.S. legally. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:59:22 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-27/haitian-migrants-in-springfield-turn-to-faith-amid-deportation-fears The Associated Press /politics-government/2024-11-07/columbus-city-schools-sees-an-influx-of-haitian-students-putting-pressure-on-district Independence High School teachers told the Columbus Board of Education Wednesday their population grew from around 600 students to 900. Many of these new students speak Haitian-Creole or Spanish. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:39:56 GMT /politics-government/2024-11-07/columbus-city-schools-sees-an-influx-of-haitian-students-putting-pressure-on-district George Shillcock /2024-11-01/dewine-says-deporting-legal-haitians-in-springfield-would-slow-ohio-citys-economy Former President Donald Trump has pledged to revoke the short-term protective status of Haitian immigrants in Ohio and see to their deportations during a second term. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:43:19 GMT /2024-11-01/dewine-says-deporting-legal-haitians-in-springfield-would-slow-ohio-citys-economy Sarah Donaldson /politics-government/2024-10-07/fear-rising-in-central-ohios-haitian-community-as-group-seeks-more-help-from-elected-leaders The leader of a Haitian community organization in Reynoldsburg would like to see more support from elected leaders. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:58:31 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-07/fear-rising-in-central-ohios-haitian-community-as-group-seeks-more-help-from-elected-leaders Debbie Holmes /2024-10-05/no-probable-cause-found-for-misdemeanor-charges-against-trump-vance The criminal charges were filed in Springfield by a Haitian organization last month, accusing Trump and Vance of disrupting public services and making false alarms. Sat, 05 Oct 2024 15:33:26 GMT /2024-10-05/no-probable-cause-found-for-misdemeanor-charges-against-trump-vance Kaitlin Schroeder, Chris Welter