As August marks National Black Business Month, a powerful new chapter in Black entrepreneurship is written in Flatbush, Brooklyn — one mouth-watering burger at a time.

Rogers Burgers, on 801 Rogers Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226, co-founded by Haitian-American partners Jonathan and Josue Pierre, is more than just a restaurant — it’s a cultural statement, a culinary celebration, and a community anchor for the bustling business district in Brooklyn, where Little Caribbean meets Little Haiti.

This bold new burger joint redefines fast-casual dining in a neighborhood rich with Black and Caribbean immigrant history.

Rogers Burgers told Caribbean Life on Monday, Aug. 11, to mark the occasion, that it is hosting a month-long grand opening celebration throughout National Black Business Month, featuring special menu items, community events, and giveaways.

Recently, the shop welcomed an “extremely special and fitting guest,”  Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House Press Secretary and the first Haitian-American to hold the nation’s most prestigious spokesperson role.

Jean-Pierre, who has been touring across the United States to promote her political memoir Moving Forward: A Story of Hope, Hard Work, and the Promise of America, said she was especially honored and excited to visit Brooklyn’s Little Haiti, which has the largest Haitian Diaspora population in New York and one of the largest concentrations of Haitian-owned businesses in the nation.

Former President Biden’s Press Secretary was bustling throughout Brooklyn, meeting with residents and small business owners, and made sure to visit Rogers Burgers to celebrate its unique Caribbean-American burger fusion.

“I love this concept of Caribbean American burger fusion and am glad to see Black and immigrant businesses thriving and investing in the local economy,” she shared in a video message.

As a non-meat eater, Jean-Pierre said she enjoyed the Impossible Burger, paired with the shop’s signature sauces and hand-cut fries, calling them “delicious.”

She praised the vibrant flavors, saying the visit was a highlight of her time in Flatbush.

Jean-Pierre also noted that she has been traveling the country to meet people, hear their stories, and promote her new independent book—and that seeing a Haitian-owned business thriving at the heart of Brooklyn’s cultural district was a moment of pride.

 Rogers Burgers said its menu features flavor-packed creations like the Yard Burger with jerk aioli, the Creole Burger with house-made pikliz, and homemade Caribbean ice cream.

But beyond the food, the Pierres said they are “committed to impact”—providing local jobs, sourcing from small-batch producers, and reclaiming cultural space in a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood.

With the support of prominent Haitian American leaders, including Karine Jean-Pierre, local elected officials, and a community that craves flavor and prides itself on representation, the Pierres said, “Rogers Burgers stands as a symbol of what happens when heritage, innovation, and entrepreneurship come together in one unforgettable bite.”