"Even when it hurts, I have to trust in the Lord's plan," said Yvena Jean François, reflecting on her feelings after Trump won the presidency amid fears of anti-immigrant sentiments.
Despite being legally in the U.S., the community of approximately 12,000 Haitians felt the weight of Trump's campaign rhetoric, which included plans for massive deportation efforts.
The election highlighted a division within the community, with some residents seeing Haitian immigrants as a threat, while others offered kindness and support through donations.
François’s hope for a better future still anchors her faith, recalling her difficult days in Haiti and the challenges as an immigrant seeking safety and acceptance.
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