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Podcast: Black History Year
Episode: Why The United States Is Punishing Haitian Immigrants
Description: Rumors about Haitian immigrants "eating cats and dogs" didn't start with the presidential debate. But from the KKK resurfacing to evacuated schools and bomb threats, this viral moment sparked serious violence. Here’s why this country really wants to punish Haitians.
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