HAITI
Border Patrol Brutalizing Haitian Migrants Is Now a Commemorative Coin
The coin shows a CBP officer on horseback and reads, “Reining it in since May 28, 1924.”
Haitian Journalists ‘Savagely’ Murdered by Armed Gangs
The two were reporting on security in the outskirts of the capital when they were killed.
A Haitian Gang Just Threatened to Kill Kidnapped American Missionaries
The 400 Mawozo gang has demanded a ransom of $1 million each for the 17 hostages, a group including 5 children.
Trump Got Racist About Haiti on Fox, for Old Times’ Sake
Granting asylum to Haitian refugees, Trump told Sean Hannity, “is like a death wish for our country.”
Texas Wants to Hire the Horseback Border Cops Who Harassed Migrants
“I will hire you to help Texas secure our border,” said Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Thousands More Haitians Are Heading to the US-Mexico Border
“It’s going to be a hot mess, to put it lightly,” said one expert. “We are talking about at least 20,000 Haitians making their way right now through Central America.”
A Fleet of Prison Buses Is Being Deployed to Move Haitian Migrants
“We don’t do humanitarian stuff,” said one Bureau of Prisons staffer after at least 100 “bus crew” officers were quietly sent to the border.
White House ‘Horrified’ Agents on Horseback Threatened to Whip Haitian Migrants
“One cannot weaponize a horse to aggressively attack a child. That is unacceptable,” DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said.
One Assassinated President Is Causing Problems for Haiti’s 2 Prime Ministers
The naming of Ariel Henry as another suspect in the slaying of Jovenel Moïse has turned a spotlight on the power struggle surrounding the investigation.
Haiti’s Prime Minister is Now a Suspect in the President’s Assassination
A request from the country's top prosecutor that Prime Minister Ariel Henry be charged with the murder of President Moïse has also asked the PM not be allowed to leave Haiti.
Braiders Are Turning a Black Hair Tradition Into an Artform
Lil Nas X and Beyoncé are incorporating wired hair into their aesthetic. We talked to braider Widny Bazile about the significance of Black hair as artistic expression.
A Gang War Is Messing Up Earthquake Relief in Haiti
Vehicles full of desperately-needed supplies must cross a perilous two-mile stretch of highway controlled by gang gunmen and hijackers.