Overview: RJ Oben, son of NFL Super Bowl champion Roman Oben, made his first College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship appearance with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Despite a hard-fought loss to Ohio State, RJ’s defensive performance and contributions throughout the season solidified his legacy as a standout player in his college football career. ATLANTA— Under the glowing lights of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with more than 77,000 fans roaring in attendance, RJ Oben took the field for the 2025 College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship Game. For the Cameroonian and Haitian American defensive standout, the night was both a career milestone and an opportunity to etch his name into Notre Dame’s storied history. From a distance, the stands were a vibrant mix of colors, with Notre Dame students and alumni proudly displaying their school spirit in shades of green, gold, and white, while Ohio State fans filled the stadium with red...

Overview: On Day 1, President Donald Trump launched immigration crackdowns, sparking fear and uncertainty in Haitian communities. Haitians expressed dismay and sought resources as deportation threats escalated. Advocates condemned the actions as cruel and harmful to immigrants. SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Members of the Haitian community are expressing mixed feelings following President Donald Trump’s inauguration pledge to deport millions, declare a national emergency at the southern border and deploy troops there, reinstate the “Remain in Mexico” policy and reverse birthright citizenship. “It feels like a nightmare becoming reality,” said Sybille Marie, a Florida resident who moved to the U.S. in 2010 after the earthquake. “I thought we had moved beyond this. Now, it feels like we’re being thrust back into fear.” Marie, who voted for Kamala Harris, added that her family was able to come to the U.S. under Biden’s TPS program. In Springfield, Ohio, the epicenter of the anti-immigrant rhetoric...