Louis condemns racist comments targeting Haitians
Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) on Friday strongly condemned the spread of false right-wing rhetoric, including by former US President Donald J. Trump and his Vice President running mate JD Vance, targeting Haitian migrants, and further escalating tensions and spreading misinformation. The threats come amid bomb threats that have disrupted Springfield, Ohio schools. On Friday, two elementary schools were evacuated and a middle school was closed in Springfield, Ohio, causing significant disruption to families and children. “No community should have to endure this kind of terror, xenophobia and racism,” Louis, the daughter of Haitian and Bahamian immigrants, who represents the 45 th Council District in Brooklyn, told Caribbean Life . “I stand in solidarity with the people of Springfield, as they navigate this alarming incident. “These threats, fueled by hateful, disparaging and baseless lies against the Haitian immigrant community, are a direct result of dangerous rheto...