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Yvette Clarke: “We know the Haitian diaspora has enriched our communities…”

Featuring: Yvette Clarke, Democratic | U.S. House New York, 9th Congressional District

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Congressional Black Caucus on Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Women

Published | Video Starts at 25:45

From where I stand, it's clear that this administration views harm as a natural progression of prejudice. And if the only flaw of their bigotry is if brutality does not follow, their cowardly xenophobia will never sway us. We know the Haitian diaspora has enriched our communities and strengthened our economy for decades. We know they are a resilient and vibrant people whose culture and contributions are deeply woven into the fabric of this nation. But I have seen their pain firsthand. (25:45–25:52)

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Asserts that the Haitian diaspora has positively impacted U.S. communities and economy.

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