Join 4RFM as we explore the little known practice of Blackbirding, and it's impact on the very fabric of Qld life. Described as "the practice of kidnapping Pacific Islanders and using them as forced labour, in particular on sugar and cotton plantations in Australia", descendants of Blackbirded families are spread throughout our state and country, we were lucky enough to chat with 4 members of different families connected to Australia's hidden slave trade. This is part 1 of our 2 part Podcast, featuring internationally and nationally acclaimed Artist Jasime Togo-Brisby, and local Moranbah identities, Blaire Vea Vea, Quentin Baggow and Kristie Geiger, aka Deadly G.