Racist claims by right-wing Republicans about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, are giving way to physical attacks against Haitian families, some of whom are keeping their children from school today to protect them.

The morning after former President Donald Trump repeated racist claims about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, some Haitian families are keeping their children home from school for their safety, according to an area activist. Those who allowed their children did so, but with heavy hearts.

“She [my niece] was scared, but I told her to go, that God would protect,” said one Haitian resident, who asked that she not be identified publicly for fear of reprisal.

“We’re all victims this morning,” said the woman, who moved to Springfield six years ago. “They’re attacking us in every way.”

Aside from the anxiety caused by Tuesday night’s debate, the woman also said her cars have been vandalized twice in the middle of the night. She woke up one morning to broken windows and another to acid thrown on the vehicle. She’s added cameras to her driveway and tried to report the incidents to the police to no avail.

  • @Cosmonauticus
    16•5 days ago

    While I agree whole heartedly with everything you typed. I just find it incredibly ironic that the story features an Italian. A group known for being persecuted but became famously racist as hell (Italian Americans included) with a prime minister with a hard on for facism.

    • @[email protected]
      10•5 days ago

      Can confirm. From Italian American family, have no shortage of racism here…

      My goddamn grandma never forgets to chime in on political conversations with the “and diseases! Don’t forget the immigrats bring disease into our country!”

      …ughhh

      • @ChickenLadyLovesLifeEnglish
        9•5 days ago

        I have a MAGA coworker who goes on about how immigrants bring diseases because they’re unvaccinated. She’s also anti-vax.