In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, "blackbirders" lured, coerced and kidnapped thousands of Pacific Islanders for forced labor in Australia and Fiji.
@Smithsonianmag explains why.
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@CultureDesk @Smithsonianmag @histodons They need to be compensated. Empires always cost billions of lost lives.