Roland RIPS Megyn Kelly’s RACIST ATTACK on Haitians
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Takeaways
- ❖Megyn Kelly's 'drunk driving' and 'non-assimilation' claims against Haitians are false, directly refuted by Ohio employers and officials.
- ❖Haiti's 1804 slave revolt was a direct catalyst for the Louisiana Purchase, fundamentally shaping US expansion and culture.
- ❖US and French historical interventions, including extortionate debt and military occupation, are responsible for much of Haiti's instability.
- ❖Haitian immigrants are crucial to the US economy, particularly in the healthcare sector, and their deportation would cause severe economic harm.
- ❖Anti-immigrant rhetoric, exemplified by figures like Donald Trump and Stephen Miller, is rooted in 'white fear' and racial bias, not objective policy concerns.
- ❖Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's 'race-neutral' justification for anti-Haitian policies is directly challenged by Justice Elena Kagan's dissenting opinion, which cites overtly racist statements.
- ❖The US government disproportionately accepts white refugees (e.g., white South Africans) while demonizing black immigrants from countries like Haiti and Somalia.
Insights
1Megyn Kelly's Anti-Haitian Claims Debunked by Local Officials and Employers
Megyn Kelly asserted that Haitian immigrants on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in Ohio were 'drunk driving all over their towns and killing people' and 'won't assimilate.' Roland Martin counters this by playing clips from a 60 Minutes report and Fox News, where Jamie McGregor, CEO of McGregor Metal in Springfield, Ohio, praises his Haitian workforce, stating they 'come to work every day,' 'don't have a drug problem,' and are 'here to work,' a 'stark difference' from other local workers. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine also affirmed that Haitians came for jobs, are 'very hard workers,' and 'family-oriented,' wishing he 'could hire a hundred other ones.'
Jamie McGregor, CEO of McGregor Metal, stated, 'Our Haitian associates come to work every day. They don't have a drug problem. They'll stay at their machine. They'll achieve their numbers. They are here to work.' Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on Fox News said, 'They're very hard workers... I wish I could hire a hundred other ones.'
2Haiti's Pivotal Role in US History and Culture
Roland Martin argues that Megyn Kelly's dismissal of Haitian culture is historically ignorant. He highlights that the largest land purchase in US history, the Louisiana Purchase, was a direct result of the successful Haitian slave revolt in 1804, which financially crippled France under Napoleon. Furthermore, he asserts that Haitian culture significantly influenced regions like New Orleans, making it impossible to discuss American culture without acknowledging Haitian contributions.
The Louisiana Purchase was a result of the slave revolt in Haiti in 1804. 'You don't have culture, Megan Kelly, without Haitians. What the hell do you think New Orleans is?'
3US and French Historical Sabotage of Haiti's Development
The podcast details how the United States and France actively undermined Haiti's development for centuries. France illegally extorted an estimated $21 to $115 billion from Haiti after its independence, keeping the nation poor and unstable. The US also militarily occupied Haiti from 1914 to 1934/35, transferring $500,000 from Haiti's National Bank to Citygroup in New York, spurred by Wall Street pressure. This historical context is presented as the root cause of Haiti's current challenges, not inherent failings of its people.
A Harvard Law School International Human Rights Clinic piece, citing a New York Times investigation, documented France's illegal extortion of $21-115 billion from Haiti and the US Marines' forced transfer of $500,000 from Haiti's National Bank to Citygroup in 1914.
4Haitian Immigrants are Essential to the US Economy, Especially Healthcare
Beyond cultural contributions, the discussion emphasizes the critical economic role of Haitian immigrants in the United States. Approximately 111,000 Haitians work in the US healthcare industry, many in nursing homes caring for the elderly. The hosts argue that deporting 350,000 Haitians would severely damage the US economy, particularly the healthcare sector, which relies heavily on their labor.
Haitians make up a large portion of the healthcare industry here in this country. It's about 111,000 that work in the healthcare industry and a lot of them work in the nursing homes, take care of the elderly.
5Supreme Court's Racial Bias in Immigration Rulings Exposed
The podcast criticizes Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for claiming 'no racial bias' or 'race neutral justifications' in the Trump administration's targeting of Haitians for TPS termination. This is contrasted with Justice Elena Kagan's dissenting opinion, which explicitly calls out the racist nature of statements made by the administration, such as 'Haitians are eating the dogs,' 'Haiti is a shithole country,' and 'poisoning the blood of our country,' arguing these 'fairly shout in their racial undertones and overtones.'
Justice Alito's opinion stated, 'None of the cited statements by either the president or the secretary was overtly racial and in substance all expressed policy views that could rest on race neutral justifications.' Justice Kagan's dissent cited statements like 'Haitians are eating the dogs,' 'Haiti is a shithole country,' and 'Haitian immigration is like a death wish for our country.'
Lessons
- Challenge anti-immigrant narratives by citing historical facts about immigrant contributions and the economic necessity of immigrant labor.
- Recognize and call out the 'white fear' and racial bias underlying anti-immigrant rhetoric, even when presented with 'race-neutral' justifications.
- Support policies and initiatives that protect immigrant communities, such as local government efforts to shield immigrants from deportation, and advocate for fair immigration reform.
Notable Moments
Roland Martin plays clips of a Springfield, Ohio CEO and Governor praising Haitian workers, directly refuting Megyn Kelly's negative stereotypes.
This moment provides concrete, on-the-ground evidence that directly contradicts Kelly's claims, highlighting the positive economic impact of Haitian immigrants and exposing the falsehoods in her rhetoric.
Roland Martin details the historical financial extortion by France and military occupation by the US that crippled Haiti, framing its current state as a consequence of foreign intervention.
This reframes the narrative around Haiti's challenges, shifting blame from the Haitian people to historical imperialist actions, and provides crucial context for understanding the country's socio-economic situation.
The hosts read Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan's dissenting opinion, which explicitly calls out the racist nature of statements used to justify anti-Haitian immigration policies, directly contradicting Justice Alito's 'race-neutral' assessment.
This moment exposes the judicial system's vulnerability to racial bias and highlights the importance of dissenting voices in calling out overt racism, even at the highest levels of government.
Quotes
"We know our country is better than yours. That's because we filled it with our work ethic and our culture and our values. You being here only dilutes it for us, those who built it and live it. And half of you people, more than half of you, won't assimilate. We don't want you. We don't care if you're offended. Get out. Go home. Go back to Haiti."
"Our Haitian associates come to work every day. They don't have a drug problem. They'll stay at their machine. They'll achieve their numbers. They are here to work. And so, in general, that's that's a stark difference from what we're used to in our community."
"Springfield, Ohio was a dying Midwest city... The fact of the matter is, who says that the Haitians save their asses? Save their white asses? The mayor of Springfield, the Republican governor of Ohio."
"The United States, we up Haiti. The United States and France destroyed Haiti, destroyed their economy."
"Haitians are black, Norwegians and Swedes not so much. The references of filth, disease, and primitiveness are shot through with racial stereotypes and tropes. It is hard to imagine the statements being made today of any white community."
"Without black people, y'all ass ain't got no music... no food... no rhythm... Your food sucks. You ain't got no music without us. You ain't got dancing without us. You ain't got seasoning without us. So, Megan, when you say our culture, do you know what our culture is? Rape, murder, pillaging, being thieves. That's your culture because that is your history."
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