Summary
Haitian community leaders and residents in South Florida organized a rally to respond to claims made by former President Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance, which suggested that Haitian immigrants were involved in violent and bizarre behaviors, including abducting and eating pets. The rally, attended by around 200 people, emphasized the importance of voting and standing up against harmful rhetoric.
The event, hosted by the Miami-Dade Democratic Haitian Caucus, highlighted the community’s concerns over the negative portrayal of Haitians in political discourse. Speakers at the rally, including Nathan Gabriel, president of the Haitian Student Union at Florida International University, and State Sen. Shevrin Jones, urged attendees to recognize their rights as U.S. citizens and to mobilize for the upcoming elections. They emphasized the need for unity and political engagement to counteract the damaging narratives that threaten to divide communities. The rally also served as a reminder of the historical presence and contributions of Haitians in Florida, reinforcing their resolve to assert their identity and influence in the political landscape.
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