William Barber joins faith leaders at vigil in Springfield to defend Haitian migrants The Rev. William Barber II addresses a rally in support of Haitian migrants on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Springfield, Ohio. (Video screen grab) Kathryn Post September 23, 2024 (RNS) — 'It's gone on far too long, and we won't be silent anymore,' said civil rights champion the Rev. William Barber II.