Haitians have immigrated to North America from their impoverished Caribbean island nation in large numbers in search of a better life. Political persecution and strife, widespread poverty, corruption, tropical storms, and the devastating earthquake of 2010 have all contributed to the exodus to North America. Haitian immigrants attempting to reach the shores of Florida on boats are routinely intercepted by the United States Coast Guard and often repatriated.

Haitians bring many of their cultural practices and ideologies into their communities. Many foreign-born Haitians go into the business sector, often setting up their own businesses, such as barbershops and family owned restaurants (predominately of Haitian cuisine). Haitian Americans have a visible cultural presence in Little Haiti, Miami, and nearby communities such as Golden Glades and North Miami. Other significant Haitian-American communities are found in several neighborhoods of New York City.

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