We celebrate the voices and actions of people from all backgrounds — faith leaders, elected officials, Tik Tok creators, chefs, musicians, and more — who stand in solidarity with our Haitian brothers and sisters in Ohio and beyond.
“The Haitian Community has given their lives for the United States”
Guerline Jozef, Executive Director of Haitian Bridge Alliance, on the foundational role Haitians have played in building the U.S.
In soldarity with our Haitian brothers and sisters
Houleye Thiam, General Secretary of the Mauritanian Network for Human Rights in US, issued a powerful statement of solidarity.
“Our Haitian neighbors elevate our communities”
In a statement, Church World Service describes how Haitian-Americans "elevate and enrich" the United States.
UMC: 5 Actions to stand against hate and Take Action
The General Board of Church and Society, UMC issued five actions for communities and congregations to take.
“If we think we can love God without loving our neighbors, we are missing all of the Gospel. Not just half of it.”
Fellowship Church's Senior Pastor Jeremy Hudson with a reminder to all people who call themselves "Christian."
Rocks in the water, rocks in the sun
On TikTok, ___ballerstein issues a message "For my Haitians" that everyone needs to hear.
Gov. Dewine: lies about haitians are “garbage” & “simply not true”
Gov. Mike DeWine calls lies about Haitians "garbage" on ABC's This Week. "Simply not true."
Dayton on anti-immigrant lies: “That’s not who we are”
Faith leaders, Gem City Action, and Dayton residents rally in support of immigrants at Bomberger Park.
“I’m Glad You Are Here”
Haitian-Ohioans and U.S. born Americans worshipped together at the Central Christian Church in Springfield.
Chef Lemaire: There’s Unity and Strength in Haitian Cusine
Chef Alain Lemaire on Haitian cuisine and its story of mingling, freedom, and resistance.
“In every immigrant, we see a child of God, deserving of dignity, love, and safety.”
Sarah Shipman, Director of Episcopal Migration Ministries, issued “Standing With Our Haitian Neighbors: A Call to Action and Advocacy.”
The Legend, John
John Legend speaks up for Haitians in his hometown of Springfield, Ohio, on TikTok.
Millennial Mom 👫 speaks out
Coming to you live from Springfield, Ohio, Millenial Mom 👫 @rosecitykari has a message to the haters descending on her town. Check out her viral TikTok.
Supporting Haitian-Owned Businesses
Springfield residents flash-mobbed Rose Goute Creole, a Haitian-owned restaurant, to show their support.
OPAWL denounces attacks on Haitian-Ohioans
OPAWL - Building AAPI Feminist Leadership shares love, solidarity, and facts about Haitian-Ohioans.
Commissioner Flax Wilt: “Stop feeding the fear”
In the immediate aftermath of Vance and Trump’s despicable comments about Haitians, community leaders — including a Republican elected official — denounced them.
Nathan Clark: Please stop the hate
Nathan Clark, the father of Aiden Clark — an 11 year-old boy who was killed in a bus accident in Springfield, Ohio last year — addressed a Springfield city commission meeting.
Welcoming Neighbors
The Ohio Immigrant Alliance issued a statement about politicians' disparaging comments about the Ohio-Haitian community.
“People are welcome to come and lay down roots, and be the family that God has called us to be”
10 churches in Albertville, AL unite in a message of unity and peace.
“Both the Haitian community and Springfield community live in my heart”
Ohio Capital Journal Editor-In-Chief David DeWitt writes, "We must be better than [this], and we must demand better than that from our elected officials."