In Boston's Perfect Day series, Dr. Geralde Gabeau, head of the Immigrant Family Services Institute, shares her love for Mattapan, a vibrant neighborhood with a significant Haitian population. She highlights its rich history, strong community ties, and how the environment mirrors her home country, Haiti. Dr. Gabeau notes the neighborhood's lively atmosphere, especially in Mattapan Square, where connections among residents flourish. After living there for 20 years, she expresses a deep attachment to Mattapan, illustrating its importance in her life and advocacy for immigrant integration and empowerment.
"It's almost like my entire life is here in Mattapan. I'm definitely more connected to Mattapan than Hyde Park."
"When I step outside from the office, and I'm standing in Mattapan Square, it's almost like you're in Haiti, because we have so many people speaking the language."
"If you have not seen someone for a long time, just come and stand right here in Mattapan Square, and then you find that person."
"That corner brings people together, and it's also very lively."
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