Mike Pierre on uniting the Caribbean diaspora through New Jersey festivals

Mike Pierre on uniting the Caribbean diaspora through New Jersey festivals

Each spring, Boyd Park in New Brunswick, N.J., comes alive with Caribbean food, music, and community at the NJ Jerk Festival. Haitian American entrepreneur Mike Pierre, an event producer and digital marketing professional, went from volunteer to co-founder of the growing event.  Now, as he prepares for the upcoming One Love Music Festival in Newark this August, Pierre is focused on expanding the reach of Caribbean culture in New Jersey. The Hait…