Springfield experienced a shrinking population for decades as manufacturing jobs disappeared, but Haitian immigrants have grown Clark County’s workforce by more than 10,000 workers.
Many Haitians and advocates expect United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement will do raids in Springfield and other cities with a big Haitian population.
“I would by no means call us experts, but the amount of time and history that we have planning this event, putting on this event, really truly benefits us in holding this every year.”
The annual observance honors the memory of transgender people who lost their lives to acts of hate and violence.
Equality Springfield to host Equality Prom to provide a welcoming, inclusive space for anyone to attend the dance.
A substantial grant earned by The Conscious Connect is providing means to make both tangible and systemic advances in Springfield's Southside and beyond.
If you missed this year's Art Noire, take a look inside the art event, and hear from some of the artists, organizers and performers who made it happen.
Springfield's Haitian population has been on the rise, leading local schools and organizations to find ways to support this growing community.
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