Rise of the Haitian: An Urban Tale of Struggle, Hustle, and Survival in America

The day he fought back was the day his rise began.Pierre leaves the harsh reality of Haiti hoping Brooklyn will give him a fresh start, but the moment he steps into Flatbush, he sees the truth fast: Haitians are at the bottom. Laughed at. Mocked. Disrespected. And at just ten years old, Pierre becomes the easiest target.Then he meets Mikey, a quiet but feared Jamaican kid who teaches him one lesson: either you stand up, or you get crushed.When Pierre finally snaps and beats the school bully in front of everyone, everything shifts. The jokes stop. The fear starts. And Pierre feels power for the first time in his life.That day marks the beginning of his rise, and the moment Brooklyn realizes the Haitian kid they picked on… just became a serious problem. Read more