Miguelito Jerome, left, and Luckens Merzius raise the Haitian flag Thursday, May 18, 2023 in front of the Springfield City Hall. The flag raising ceremony was to mark the beginning of Flag Day in Haiti and to recognize the growing number of Haitians in the city. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

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Support Springfield’s Haitians Against Misinformation

We, the Haitian community of Springfield, NDL Community Center and Journalists, are launching this GoFundMe campaign to fight against misinformation and promote understanding and education in our city. Recent harmful allegations against our community have spread false narratives, claiming that Haitians are eating pets and dogs—a statement that is not only untrue but also deeply offensive and dangerous.

Misinformation has a powerful and harmful impact.

 It creates division, fuels xenophobia, and tarnishes the reputation of hardworking people. Our goal with this campaign is to push back against these damaging falsehoods and bring the truth to light. We aim to:

Educate the public about Haitian and American culture

Combat misinformation by creating resources, events, and outreach programs that engage both the Haitian and broader Springfield communities.
Promote unity and respect by building bridges of understanding between different cultures and communities.

Together, We Can Make a Difference:

Your contribution, no matter the size, will help us counter harmful narratives, create unity, and foster mutual understanding. Let’s work together to make Springfield a place where truth prevails and all communities are respected.


Thank you for standing with us. Together, we will ensure that misinformation is replaced with education, and fear with understanding.

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Thank you in advance so much for your generous contribution to our campaign! Your support is helping us fight misinformation, bring communities together and educate our community. We invite you to follow our progress and stay updated on our activities on https://facebook.com/ndlradio.

Please feel free to share our cause with others and help spread the truth.

With gratitude,
NDL Community Center in Springfield, OH

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