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‘Why Springfield?’ How a small Ohio city became home for thousands of Haitians

Last week’s presidential debate thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the national spotlight, prompting people to wonder how a Haitian community has taken root there — and why. Here’s a look at some key questions,

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Why is the Haitian population of Springfield, Ohio, booming?

Although Trump describes towns like Springfield as being "overrun" by migrants, the vast majority of Haitians in the U.S. reside in Florida and the northeast, not the Midwest, according to the American Community Survey, which is run by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Why Thousands of Haitians Have Settled in Springfield, Ohio

Over the past few years, many immigrants from Haiti have settled in Springfield, Ohio, drawn by the low cost of living and plentiful jobs. But the pace and volume have strained local resources and stirred some tensions.

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‘I am afraid’: The aftermath of Springfield, Ohio, misinformation on Haitians who live there

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Vilbrun Dorsainvil said he fled his home country, Haiti, after someone tried to kidnap him. Three years later, he says he’s afraid for his and his community’s safety in ...

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Haitian migrants eating pets? Here’s the even more serious story about immigrants in Springfield, Ohio

Are migrants from Haiti grabbing pets out of yards and ducks from public parks so they can eat them? Police in Springfield, Ohio, told the Springfield News-Sun that migrants turning pets ...

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Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio: Why they chose this city

For the last five years, many immigrants from Haiti have moved to Springfield, Ohio, and the number continues to grow. Some have said there are around 15,000-20,000 in the city, which has a ...

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Haitians in Florida, Reacting to Events at Springfield, Ohio, Swinging Against Trump Ticket

That story about Haitian immigrants at Springfield, Ohio, eating cats and dogs ... which I have been covering in my decades as proprietor of the Haiti-Observateur newspaper and as, for some ...

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The Truth About Springfield, Ohio | Sidebar

The Washington Post's Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann sit down with Senior Video Journalist Jorge Ribas, who just got back from Springfield, Ohio – where the neighborhood pets are ...

Springfield, Ohio Mayor: 'Helpful' if city left out of debate on immigration

Springfield, Ohio Mayor Rob Rue joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss a potential visit to his city by former President Donald ...

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