Erika Moritsugu, the first White House A.A.P.I. liaison, is in charge of both promoting the community’s representation and responding to its tragedies at a time of rising racism.
Tag: Native Hawaiians
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Scramble to See Mauna Loa Eruption Reveals Fissures on Hawaii’s Big Island
The slow-moving lava flow from Mauna Loa’s rare eruption is drawing excited tourists, while drawing out long-simmering cultural tensions.
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Is Responsible Travel to Hawaii Fun?
It turns out that farm stays and eco-friendly snorkeling trips really are more entertaining than sitting on a beach with a mai tai. Here’s one approach to thoughtful travel in an overtouristed place.
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The Only U.S. Territory Without U.S. Birthright Citizenship
People born in American Samoa, which has been held by the United States for more than 120 years, are not automatically citizens of the United States.
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Native Hawaiian Hula Teacher Among Five Women Who Will Appear on Quarters
Edith Kanaka‘ole, who died in 1979, will appear on the coin next year along with four other notable women.