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Haitian Americans Aren't Laughing

Haitian Americans Aren't Laughing

An interview with Boston City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune about the scapegoating coming from the highest levels of Republican power

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David S. Bernstein
Sep 16, 2024
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A daughter of Haitian immigrants, Ruthzee Louijeune has risen to become president of the Boston City Council. I spoke with her late last week about the animus being directed at people of her heritage. You’ll find edited excerpts of that conversation below.

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