The Fireburn Heritage, Inc.
Our Story Our Voice
To passionately honor the proud Virgin Islands’ heritage, celebrate its unique culture, and empower future generations by providing educational and artistic tools, resources, collaborative support, and inspiration.
Our History
Fireburn Heritage, Inc, is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) whose mission is to help transform lives through partnerships and collaborations with other non-profits and like-minded individuals. We opened our doors in 2018 as Fireburn Foundation and changed our name to Fireburn Heritage, in order to more accurately reflect our mission. The organization helps create and distribute products that render quality education, as well as projects that result in financial donations and necessities for those in need. Although we have a strong emphasis on cultural preservation and the humanities, we also work closely with other organizations to contribute to gender equality, zero hunger, and safe environmental practices.
Through collaborative efforts, we have helped collect food for hurricane victims in the Bahamas, given away books and documentary DVDs for literacy campaigns, donated money to orphans and the elderly, fed and sheltered the homeless, and collected clothing and canned goods for people in need.
We were selected by the United Nations Association, Broward County Chapter, as one of the 2020 United Nations Day Honorees as an organization which has exhibited support for one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). SDGs for which our work was recognized are: no poverty, zero hunger, quality education and gender equality.
Press and Media
This website was funded by a grant from the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts
They Say
“Short films are making progressive waves this past year, especially one project by artist and filmmaker Angela Golden Bryan.”
“The documentary explores the inhumane work and living conditions that existed prior to the revolt and takes an in depth look at the women who were called “Queens” due to their leadership.”
“[…] a short documentary that pays homage to an event significant to Virgin Islands history.”
“The documentary helps bring the story to a global stage and new audiences.”
“This documentary is an insightful look into Virgin Islands history and culture. Not only is it visually stunning, it puts a whole new meaning and depth behind the Fireburn.”
“This screenplay had me riveted and feeling spellbound, shocked, saddened, uplifted and joyous…all at the same time.”
“Once I started reading this book, I couldn’t put it down. Although it’s written in a movie script format, it only took me a couple of pages to get used to it and get into a rhythm. Super interesting and educational. Would love to see this on the big screen one day!”
“Anyone who enjoys historical fiction, especially the history of the islands, will love this. The angst and frustration of our ancestors during and after slavery supposedly ended was deeply felt as I read the lines of this screenplay.”
“This book is amazing! As a teacher from the Virgin Islands, I appreciate that I can teach about bullying and incorporate aspects of our history!”
“This is a wonderfully written and illustrated book! Children and adults will benefit from the author’s message. Every child should be able to read this inspirational book and hopefully schools will make this a part of their curriculum.”
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