Haitians condemn President Trump’s comments against the Immigrant community

Providence, RI – The national media recently reported racist and
derogatory comments made by President Trump against Haitians and other immigrant
communities. Haitians in Rhode Island stand together to condemn the President’s
racist and xenophobic comments.

“The Haitian community has withstood over 200 years of racism and various forms of
oppression,” stated Providence Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune, Ward Three. “And on
the eighth anniversary of the most devastating earthquake to impact humanity, The
President should be recognizing the many lives lost, not insulting Haitians and
other immigrant communities.”

The ongoing systemic discrimination against Haitians and other immigrant communities
deserves global attention. Haitians throughout history has made significant
economic, cultural and educational contributions to our local and international
communities.