By Sam Bojarski
Last June, as Black Lives Matter protests erupted, Haitian-American police officers on the other side of the NYPD barricades — often facing jeers and insults from demonstrators. While inside the department, the Haitian American Law Enforcement Fraternal Organization (HALEFO) pushed for diversity within the top brass and carried out community service projects to build trust.
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Sam Bojarski
Sam Bojarski has been covering Haiti and its diaspora for The Haitian Times since 2018. He is currently covering New York's Haitian community as a Report for America corps member.
Latest posts by Sam Bojarski (see all)
- One year later: COVID-19 and the Haitian community - Mar. 03, 2021
- Over 950 Haitians deported in February, removals likely to continue - Mar. 01, 2021
- Nonprofit’s alumni raise $100K for Haitian college students - Feb. 26, 2021
