(1) A consistent U.S. federal policy designed to repress the flow of Haitian refugees to Miami that was impeded by its own illegality, by political support from Black Americans and national church, civil, and human rights organizations, and by the coincidental arrival and initial welcome of Mariel Cuban refugees.

(2) A contrast between negative stereotypes of the Haitians and the reality of a diverse Haitian population, with some having comfortable middle-class life-styles and others being among the country’s most suffering immigrants.

(3) Their difficulties, afflicting even those relatively well-off Haitians.

He asserts that these difficulties do not occur because of Haitians’ attitudes, behaviors, or skills. Rather, the majority of the Miamians have discriminated against Haitians.

1970s: A wave of hysteria swept the people of south Florida. There was an unfounded fear that tuberculosis was endemic among Haitians. Many Haitians lost their jobs, and negative stereotypes and fears of Haitians became firmly embedded in the general south Florida population.

-As the Haitian community in Miami grew, it attracted Haitians from throughout the U.S. around the 1960s.

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