Mia Love, Pioneer Haitian-American, She Died Too Young

Mia Love will surely be missed. First Haitian-American to reach the one of the highest positions in U.S. politics. Gone too soon.

The Haitian-American community and the broader political world when Mia Love passed away at only 48. First Haitian-American elected to the United States Congress. She died suddenly died, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, groundbreaking achievement, and inspiration.

Not only did Ludmya Bourdeau (her birth name) become be the first Haitian-American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, when whe was elected in 2014 she was also the first Black Republican woman. It was a historic moment.

When the daughter of Haitian immigrants break those big barriers and reach one of the highest offices in the land, we Haitians want them to live forever...

Sadly, on March 23, 2025, Mia Love, our Ludmya Bourdeau, had to go.

Surely she inspired many young Haitian-Americans to follow her footsteps.

We salute you, Mia, and we thank you.

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