Local Columbus musician and label owner Christopher Carpenter has taken a stand against the harmful rhetoric surrounding Haitian migrants in his hometown of Springfield, Ohio. Despite claims of the city being decimated by an influx of migrants, Carpenter sees Springfield as an American success story, with the immigrant community revitalizing a place that was suffering from population decline.
In response to this toxic narrative, Carpenter commissioned a mixtape called The Springfield Project, featuring tracks from Ohio-based electronic artists, with all proceeds going to the Haitian Community Help and Support Center. The album’s cover image, taken by Carpenter’s friend, reflects the distorted view of downtown Springfield perpetuated by right-wing influencers and politicians.
Carpenter is concerned about the potential impact of the Trump administration’s immigration policies on the Haitian community in Springfield. He fears that mass deportations could devastate the city and tear apart families that have been in the community for years. Despite the uncertain future, Carpenter is committed to supporting the Haitian community and fighting against the unfair and harmful rhetoric they face.
Through his music and activism, Carpenter is working to shed light on the positive contributions of the Haitian community to Springfield and push back against the divisive political discourse that threatens their presence in the city. He believes that success stories like Springfield should be celebrated, not distorted for political gain.
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