Undocumented Haitian Student in New York Faces College Hurdles
Haitian immigrants and diaspora communities are navigating violence, belonging and the effort to preserve cultural ties. In Springfield, Marc Joseph draws on his own experiences of loss, military service and anti-Haitian harassment to support immigrant families through Catholic Charities. A bilingual children’s book, “3 Fwa Pase La,” offers a different view of Haiti by sharing the joy of childhood games and traditions in Haitian Creole and English. Meanwhile, an undocumented Haitian student in New York has faced significant hurdles pursuing college after arriving in the United States through a family’s humanitarian-parole opportunity, amid uncertainty about her immigration future.
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