Mother and son, Krishna and Zev, begin their ancestry journey by uncovering the origins of Australia's secret slave trade, known as Black-Birding. Along the way, they hear from community leaders to mark 30 years since the landmark recognition of Australia’s South Sea Islander people.

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Listeners are advised that this episode contains references to violence and trauma.

A Kastom Kollektiv production

Written by Krishna Nahow and Zevriel Ryall

Special guests: Nasuven Enares, Leslie Leo and Geraldine Yow Yeh

Theme song by Remy Ryall

Edited by Zevriel Ryall

Supported by Awesome Black

130 years ago, a young boy was kidnapped from a beach—never to see his island home again.

He was one of 60,000 South Sea Islanders forced into brutal labor, building the industries that shaped modern Australia. Their story of survival and resistance has been buried for too long… until now.

🎙️ Join hosts Krishna & Zev as they uncover the truth, speaking with descendants, historians, and experts to expose the real history they never taught us.

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