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641 - Black Caesar with guest Tom Cardy - live

The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

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Life and Legacy of Black Caesar

The chapter delves into the resilience of a man named Caesar, who forms the Black Caesar Gang and engages in armed robbery, leading to a pursuit by authorities. It explores the humor and speculation surrounding Caesar's final moments, including the impact of his death on convict resistance and the emergence of Bushrangers in Australia. Historian Cassandra Pibis sheds light on the lack of recognition of Australia's first black settlers due to racism and historical erasure.

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