Queen Mary and The "Fireburn" Labor Riots | Jaleesa Latefah

Mary Thomas obtained semi-mythical status in the Virgin Islands oral tradition, where a popular song commemorates her actions in the uprising: "Queen Mary, ah where you gon' go burn?Queen Mary, ah where you gon' go burn? Don' ask me nothin' t'all Just geh me de match an oil Bassin Jailhouse, ah deh de money dey" Thank you so much for watching my video essay on the great Queen Mary and The "Fireburn" Labor Riots. This story was an influential part of my upbringing and culture. Enjoy! 🔥🔥🔥 #VirginIslands #QueenMary #TheFireburn