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.
“Springfield True Talk,” Live online
Haitian leaders in Springfield are going on-air to spread the truth about Haitian-Ohioans.
Ohio AFL-CIO: Reaffirming our commitment
The Ohio AFL-CIO enacted Resolution 18, “Call for Humanity and Civility."
Equality Springfield debunks more lies
When extremists opened up a secondary line of attack on Haitian-Ohioans, Equality Springfield and Clark County Health Commissioner Chris Cook debunked their lies.
Demanding true public safety
Legal Defense Fund, the nation’s first civil rights legal organization, issued a blistering statement about “the weaponization of dehumanizing language by law enforcement officials.”
Largest Christian organization in Ohio stands up
The Ohio Council of Churches (OCC) issued package of pastoral letters.
Repairing the breach
Bishop William J. Barber II, founder of Repairers of the Breach, presided over a healing, interfaith service at Greater Grace Temple in Springfield.
“This is Springfield”
"THIS is Ohio. This is Springfield." Katie Paris of Red, Wine, and Blue announced nearly $120,000 in grassroots donations for Springfield.
Biking from #CLE to show Springfield support
The Guardian captured numerous acts of kindness by strangers supporting Haitian-owned businesses and local charities.
Republican officials refuse to participate in smear strategy
Some local Republican officials are refusing to spread their party leadership's smear campaign, standing up for their hometowns instead.
“You belong here”
Artist Janel Young of JY Originals brought together local artists, high school students, and other community members in a community mural project in Springfield called “You Belong Here.”
Springfield moms step up, speak out
Springfield moms speak out on Red, Wine, and Blue's Instagram.
7 years of welcoming
NPR’s All Things Considered invited listeners to “see what happened” when “a city near Springfield, Ohio welcomed immigrants.” That city is Dayton.
Dear Springfield: Letters of support
Letters of solidarity and support for Springfield are pouring in from all corners of the United States.
Red, wine, and you!
Ohio Immigrant Alliance, Ohio Organizing Collaborative, Ohio NAACP, Innovation Ohio, Red Wine and Blue, and Faith in Public Life are uniting for Springfield in a community call September 22 at 6pm.
Anti-Haitian threats “weaken society”
A powerful statement from Archi Pyati, CEO of the Tahirih Justice Center.
Springield Unity Fund
The United Way of Clark Champaign & Madison Counties Ohio launched the Springfield Unity Fund.
Ohio Catholic Bishops ¡Presente!
The Catholic Conference of Ohio, led by the Most Rev. David J. Bonnar, issued a statement.
Love from the #CLE
Global Cleveland, the City of Cleveland, and Cuyahoga County issued a #OneLoveOhio-worthy statement of support.
“Hate has no home here”
Acclaimed author Edwidge Danticat published an op-ed in the Washington Post that ends with a yard sign.
“Vance’s behavior unbecoming of the office”
The Springfield News Sun editorial board takes U.S. Senator J.D. Vance to task.