Countering lies with “culture and cuisine”

Scripps News interviewed Springfield Haitian community leaders about their response to lies being said and spread about them. They are “countering rumors with truth about culture and cuisine,” according to a write-up posted alongside a video story.

Rose-Thamar Joseph, Operations Director at the Haitian Community Help & Support Center in Springfield said, "since we are here to help the community, we need to take care of the community in all the aspects — mentally, physically and financially.

"Our goal is to serve people with respect. And what we're going to do — we have some projects in mind so we can help the Haitian people here regain their confidence and be more resilient, so we can build a stronger Haitian community here in Springfield."

Watch the interview here.