Protected status ends for thousands of Haitians in Massachusetts
Families are facing the difficult choice of returning to Haiti, a country overrun by violent gangs, or staying in the United States and facing deportation.
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Families are facing the difficult choice of returning to Haiti, a country overrun by violent gangs, or staying in the United States and facing deportation.
Roughly 45,000 Haitians are estimated to be in Massachusetts under temporary protected status, or TPS, according to the state.
Fans were thrilled as they made their way to Boston Stadium for the Scotland v. Haiti match.
The Haitian community in Boston is fired up to watch Haiti take on Scotland in the World Cup.
Soccer fans have descended on Boston ahead of Saturday's Haiti vs. Scotland match in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
In this WBZ-TV World Cup special, we explore the cuisine, community and camaraderie of this international event. 8 teams from around the world will be playing in Boston over the next month. France, Iraq, Morocco, England, Norway, Scotland, Haiti and Ghana.
The Haitian national team pulled up to their hotel in Quincy ahead of their first World Cup match to dozens of adoring fans ready to welcome them to Massachusetts.
The Haitian national team pulled up to their hotel in Quincy ahead of their first World Cup match to dozens of adoring fans ready to welcome them to New England. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
President Trump's new travel ban went into effect on Monday, sending some immigrant communities in Massachusetts scrambling.
As the deadline for 500,000 Haitians with TPS looms, the future for employees at a Marshfield nonprofit hangs in the balance.
The Trump administration has made the decision the end the Temporary Protected Status of around 500,000 Haitians nationwide. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
The Trump administration has made the decision the end the Temporary Protected Status of around 500,000 Haitians nationwide. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Violence in Haiti brought Lineda Robert and Claford Cyprien to the United States two years ago. But with President Trump in the White House, they're feeling anxious. WBZ-TV's Beth Germano reports.
Haitian immigrants and supporters rallied in Boston to protest false claims about Haitian immigrants made by former President Donald Trump.
A Massachusetts business is providing flavors of Haitian culture but with a vegan inspiration.
One of the refugees living in the church crossed 12 borders to get here.
Pastor Nicolas Homicil is opening the doors of his church to welcome refugees who are fleeing gang violence from his home country Haiti.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he may send Haitian migrants to Martha's Vineyard.
There were 47 passengers on board, all U.S. citizens escaping the civil unrest and violence in the Caribbean nation.
USAID said some 5.5 million people in Haiti - nearly half the population - need humanitarian aid.
A Brockton man is trying to make it easier to Haitian migrants in Massachusetts, one home-cooked meal at a time. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Dr. Geralde Gabeau grew up in Haiti in a family with nine kids. She says she first felt a calling to help others at church.
With thousands of Haitian people moving into Massachusetts and migrant shelters filling up, Dr. Ridiane Denis felt compelled to help.
Alix Dorsainvil, a nurse from New Hampshire, and her daughter have been released after they were kidnapped in Haiti.
Alix Dorsainvil, originally from New Hampshire, is affiliated with the Christian humanitarian organization El Roi Haiti.
