Jacques Jean-Baptiste

Jackson Cherfils came to the U.S. in 2024 with big hopes and dreams of bringing his athletic talents to Metro Atlanta, GA as soon as he arrived. A top selected player from Haiti's Under 14 - National Team in Port Au Prince, Jackson knew that he could contribute to the soccer team at his new school - the Campbell High School Spartans in Smyrna, GA. He waited patiently, practiced hard and kept up with his studies hoping to hear back from the GHSA - (Georgia High School Association) to see if he wo

For many Haitians, and for millions of immigrants in the United States, the thought of returning to their homeland is terrifying. For Haitians in particular, the fear is heightened by the reality of lawlessness in gang-controlled areas of Port Au Prince, and a country with a fractured government. That fear is real, and it deserves to be acknowledged.