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Haiti's Struggle: Gangs, Officials, and the Fight for Control

August 10, 2025

In Haiti, the fight against gangs is getting tougher. Police recently arrested a former senator, Nenel Cassy, for allegedly working with these gangs. This is a big deal because high-level arrests don't happen often in Haiti. Cassy is accused of funding and supporting gang members who attacked a peac

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A Shocking Night in Turks and Caicos: What Went Wrong?

July 28, 2025

In a sudden and tragic turn of events, three young men lost their lives and ten others were hurt in a violent shooting at a well-known gathering spot in Turks and Caicos Islands. This incident marks the first major shooting of this kind in the area, leaving everyone stunned and worried. The shootin

politics

Haiti's Unpaid Bill: The Price of Freedom

April 17, 2025

Haiti is demanding that France pay up for a massive debt that has been dragging the country down for centuries. This isn't just about money. It's about acknowledging the harm caused by slavery and colonization. The debt started back in 1825, when Haiti agreed to pay France 150 million francs. This w

politics

Trump Sticks to False Claims About Haitian Migrants

October 18, 2024

Former President Donald Trump recently defended his false claims about Haitian immigrants during a Univision town hall with undecided Latino voters. When confronted about his statement that Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating people's pets, Trump insisted he was merely reporting what

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The Truth Twister: Trump’s Claims About Haitian Migrants in Ohio

October 17, 2024

Former President Donald Trump stood firm on false claims about Haitian migrants in Ohio eating pets during a Univision town hall. He insisted he was merely repeating what he'd read in newspapers, dodging questions about evidence. Critics point out this misinformation has been dismissed by state and

lifestyle

Haitian Flavors Hit the South End

October 17, 2024

Mirbentz Jean Francois, a chef-owner, has turned his love for Haitian food into a unique dining experience in Boston's South End. His restaurant, Did You Eat Yet?, is tucked inside a convenience store on Albany Street, offering a taste of Haiti to curious eaters. The menu features specialties like H

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Facts Over Fear

September 27, 2024

The President of the Transitional Council of Haiti, Edgard Leblanc Fils, spoke at the United Nations General Assembly to address the pressing issue of gang violence in his country and the resulting immigration crisis. However, he used the platform to also address a different type of crisis – the spr

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The Complex Web of Migration: A Story of Identity, Culture, and Belonging

September 20, 2024

In the heart of America, a city named Springfield, Ohio, has become a hub for Haitian immigrants, numbering between 15,000 to 20,000. Their arrival has sparked a heated debate on immigration, with some politicians painting a dire picture of a "broken" system and others highlighting the benefits of m

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The Unlikely Hub of Haitian Immigrants: Springfield, Ohio's Story

September 20, 2024

In the heart of Ohio, a small city has become a hotbed of Haitian immigration, sparking curiosity and concern across the nation. Springfield, a city of around 60,000 residents, has welcomed thousands of Haitian immigrants, who have chosen to call it home due to its affordable cost of living and job

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Fact-Checking Trump's Rhetoric on Haitian Migrants

September 19, 2024

Donald Trump, the former US president, has been spreading false and harmful claims about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio. During a rally in New York, he claimed that these migrants were "destroying" the country by eating domestic pets, a baseless rumor that has led to bomb threats and fear in