A native of Jamaica, Watson grew up learning about the Civil Rights Movement in the United States by following the news and watching films of what was happening. .
“We are very close to economy and culture and tightly tied to the United States,” Watson shared. “I remember hearing and seeing films about the Civil Rights movement. We have a very close appreciation for the struggle. The main thing is that Jamaica is an independent country that is majority Black. As such it was hard for us to digest the racial and civil injustices that were taking place.