PHOTOS: Celebration of Unity with the Haitian Community of Springfield
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The Haitian Community Alliance, in collaboration with the World House Choir and Yellow Springs Community Foundation, hosted a Celebration of Unity at new event venue The Springfield Metropolis, located at 102 W. High St. in downtown Springfield on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. Haiti gained its independence from France on Jan. 1, 1804. Saturday’s event celebrated Haitian Independence Day with live music by the World House Choir, Harriet Joseph, guest speaker Alexandre Telfort Fils, traditional Haitian dance performances and more. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER