Angela Golden Bryan
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)writer, actress and cultural contributor
Years active2005–present

Angela Golden Bryan is a Caribbean-American writer, actress and cultural contributor.[1][2] Bryan is mainly known for writing historical fiction books based on the labor revolt of 1878 on the island of St. Croix, which was back then a part of the Danish West Indies, but is now a part of the U.S. Virgin Islands.[3]

Life and career

As an actress, Bryan appeared on television including Fox's America's Most Wanted, Burn Notice, Simply Delicioso and Designing Spaces. Bryan also starred in minor roles in films including Secrets of the Magic City, Promises and Wild Sunflowers.

In 2018, Bryan published her first book, Fireburn the Screenplay: A story of passion ignited, based on the history of St. Croix.”[4] This book is based on the labor revolt that took place in 1878 and pays tribute to Mary Thomas and other leaders of the revolt.[4][5] According to Bryan, the inspiration to write the story came after hearing stories about her great-great grandmother who was part of this revolt, which was also known as the Fireburn.[4]

The following year, Bryan released her second book, James and the Fireburn, a children's book about anti-bullying and human rights. James and the Fireburn was inspired by the same events of Caribbean history as her first novel.[4][6]

Her film Fireburn the Documentary, which was based on her first book, premiered in 2021. The documentary interviews educators, historians, and artists regarding the labor revolt of 1878. Bryan’s nonprofit received a grant from the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands in 2022 to place all of her Fireburn products into each of the public schools in the Virgin Islands.[7][8][9]

Personal life

Bryan partners with the United Nations Association of the United States of America as an Ambassador for Gender Equality.[10] She is married, has two adult children and currently resides in South Florida.[11]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2005 Designing Spaces Herself
2007 Kitchen Spaces Herself
2008 Simply Delicioso Herself 2 episodes
2008 America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back
2008 Wild Sunflowers Political Reporter
2008 I Have No Idea Angela Short film
2009 Away We Go Passenger
2009 Up in the Air Dockside Shopper
2009 Rough Winds Mom in Bakery
2010 Promises Homeless Lady
2011 1236 Anne Stirling
2012 5th of a Degree Police Station Receptionist
2013 The Denied Dr. Williams Short film
2013 Not for Human Consumption Marcia
2013 Run Stinky Run Agent Holbrook
2014 La Llave Del Rey Sandra Hernandez Short film
2014 Secrets of the Magic City Jackelyn Castle
2014 The Killing of a Japanese Bookie Betty
2016 Mud Man Chaperone
2020 Fireburn the Documentary Executive Producer

References

  1. ↑ "Two from V.I. Receive Humanitarian Awards at Florida Event". St. Croix Source. 2019-10-23. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
  2. ↑ "Fifth Anniversary Of V.I. Cultural Contributors Calendar Celebrated By Complex Students And Teachers". viconsortium.com. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  3. ↑ "USVI St. Croix Commemoration Of 1878 Labor Revolt Inspires Release Of Fireburn The Screenplay". Retrieved 2020-10-22.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Our City Weston: October 2019". Issuu. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
  5. ↑ "'Fireburn Screenplay' Shares STX History with the World | St. John Tradewinds News". stjohntradewinds.com. 28 August 2019. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
  6. ↑ Staff, LORI ABBOTTS Daily News. "St. Croix writer tops Caribbean history charts". The Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved 2020-11-03.
  7. ↑ "Short Film Produced By Native Virgin Islander Wins Best Documentary At Chicago Indie Film Awards, Will Air On PBS Next Year". viconsortium.com. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  8. ↑ "Fireburn Foundation, Inc Receives $20,000 Grant from Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands". St. Croix Source. 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  9. ↑ Staff, SARA KIRKPATRICK Daily News. "Fireburn Literacy Campaign to help bring V.I. history into territory's schools". The Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  10. ↑ Staff, Daily News. "Author donates to children's home". The Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
  11. ↑ "WSTX 181127 Angela Golden Bryan". YouTube. 22 December 2018.
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