Haitian community in Chicago remain uncertain as violence in Haiti escalates

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While unrelenting violence continues to escalate in Haiti, members of Chicago's Haitian community fear what that could mean for their families back home.

While plans are being made to evacuate Americans in Haiti, the Chicago Haitian community remains uncertain as violence in the country escalates.While unrelenting violence continues to escalate in Haiti, members of Chicago's Haitian community fear what that could mean for their families back home.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

"They are very anxious, because they don't know what going to happen," Julien said. "I was talking with one of them the other day, and he was like, 'I'm so anxious. I'm scared. I don't know what the future holds.'" "The last time I watch the news, I spent hours watching the news, and I found myself crying," Julien said.Patrick Brutus represents the Coalition of Haitian American Organizations in Chicago.

 

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