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Coverage dated September 15, 2024

Ohio town cancels cultural festival after furor over Haitians

Headline from Local News 8

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio city at the center of a political furor over Haitian migrants canceled its annual celebration of cultural diversity on Monday in response to days of violent threats that have closed schools and government offices.

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  1. Local News 8

    Ohio town cancels cultural festival after furor over Haitians (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio city at the center of a political furor over Haitian migrants canceled its annual celebration of cultural diversity on Monday in response to days of violent threats that have closed schools and government offices.

  2. Courthouse News Service

    Springfield, Ohio, cancels cultural festival after furor over Haitians (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Springfield has been the focus of intense attention in recent days after Donald Trump and JD Vance amplified debunked claims about Haitian immigrants eating domestic pets and waterfowl.

  3. Voice of America

    Ohio city cancels cultural festival after political furor over Haitians (opens Voice of America)

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    Springfield gained attention recently after former President Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance amplified debunked claims about Haitian immigrants there eating pets

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