Stacey Plaskett Instagram – Today, October 1st, we honor Contract Day—one of the most defining moments in Virgin Islands history.
On this day in 1878, four extraordinary women rose up and led the St. Croix Labor Rebellion, known as Fireburn. Queens Axeline “Agnes” Elizabeth Solomon, Mathilda McBean, Susanna “Bottom Belly” Abramsen, and Mary Thomas fought against oppressive labor conditions that stripped workers of dignity and freedom.
Their courage sparked one of the most powerful labor uprisings in the Caribbean. More than a century later, their legacy reminds us that workers’ rights—fair wages, safe conditions, and the right to organize—are not privileges, but fundamental human rights.
The Queens lit a fire for freedom. Today, tomorrow, and every day, we keep that flame burning bright. | Posted on 01/Oct/2025 16:30:29
