Haiti

Miami, Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement celebrating Haitian Flag Day: “Celebrated annually on May 18th, Haitian Flag Day is an opportunity for people of all backgrounds to join in dance, food, and festival as they commemorate this unifying symbol of Haitian people’s independent spirit. “On this day… Read more »

Miami. Fla. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement in recognition of Haitian Heritage Month, celebrated during the month of May: “Haitian Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich culture, history, achievements, and contributions of the global Haitian community. From contributions to art, music, and… Read more »

Miami Times ArticleDozens of Haitian migrants are expected to return home by Friday on a series of expulsion flights scheduled for this week. The deportations come days after the Biden administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an end to Title 42, a controversial public health policy that has led to mass expulsions of individuals arriving from a… Read more »

ABC Miami ArticleSouth Florida advocates for Haitian migrants are calling on President Joe Biden to allow those who make the desperate crossing to the U.S. to file an asylum claim. A group of politicians and advocates joined Rep. Frederica Wilson’s disdain for Title 42, an order former President Donald Trump invoked in 2020 and the Biden administration has continued to… Read more »

Wilson Statement on the Twelfth Anniversary of the Haiti Earthquake Miami, Florida – Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued the following statement on the anniversary of the earthquake that devastated Haiti on January 12, 2020. "This year, we mark 12 years since a massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti led to the loss of more than 250,000 lives and caused more than $8… Read more »

Congresswomen Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL) and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) have introduced legislation to reauthorize the Haitian Hemisphere Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement (HOPE) Act and the Haitian Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act. The bipartisan bill, which was introduced in the Senate by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA), would ensure that the… Read more »

Haitians see history of racist policies in migrant treatment Daily Harald / Aaron Morrison & Astrid Galvin / September 24, 2021 The images - men on horseback, appearing to use reins as whips to corral Haitian asylum seekers trying to cross into the U.S. from Mexico - provoked an outcry. But to many Haitians and Black Americans, they're merely confirmation of a deeply held belief:… Read more »

U.S. envoy to Haiti resigns over migrant deportations Politico / Nick Niedzwiadek & Jonathan Custodio / September 23, 2021 The U.S. special envoy for Haiti resigned on Wednesday, rebuking the Biden administration's handling of Haitian refugees amassed along the U.S.-Mexico border. "I will not be associated with the United States inhumane, counterproductive decision to deport… Read more »

Congresswoman ‘pissed' about treatment of Haitians at Texas border, says some are being sheltered in Miami Local 10 News / Amanda Batchelor / September 23, 2021 U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida held a news conference Thursday afternoon with other elected officials and community activists to discuss the treatment of Haitian migrants at the Texas border. Wilson kicked off the… Read more »

The Lead With Jake Tapper Jake Tapper / September 23, 2021 We've gone to Texas and to Mexico. Coming up we'll take you to Haiti. In the meantime let's discuss this with democratic congresswoman Frederica Wilson of Florida who represents Miami's little Haiti neighborhood. Congresswoman, thanks so much for joining us. Today the U.S. Special envoy to Haiti quit over the Biden… Read more »