Lā Hoʻi Ho'i Ea
July 31 is a national holiday known as Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea (Sovereignty Restoration Day). The national celebration of La Hoihoi Ea was...
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Aina Momona
Jul 28, 20214 min
Marion Anderson Kelly
Marion Anderson Kelly (1919-2011) was a brilliant scholar, tireless activist, loving mother and grandmother, and a true beacon of light...
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Aina Momona
Jul 28, 20211 min
Lynette Cruz
Lynette Cruz, was born in Hilo, but raised in Honolulu in the small neighborhood of Kapāhulu in Kona, Oʻahu. She graduated from Kaimukī...
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ʻĀina Momona
Jun 23, 20212 min
Moanikeala Akaka
Today we honor the legacy of kia’i and visionary, Aunty Moani Akaka. In the struggle for Hawaiian Rights, few if any have fought longer...
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ʻĀina Momona
Jun 16, 20212 min
Jean Beniamina
Today we honor the life and legacy of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and education pioneer, Jean Beniamina. Jean Ileialoha Keale Beniamina was a Hawaiian...
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ʻĀina Momona
Jun 10, 20213 min
Samuel Kamakau
Much of what we know about Hawaiian History can be attributed to the work of today’s featured kiaʻi, Samuel Mānaiakalani Kamakau. Samuel...
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Jun 2, 20212 min
Lena Machado
For today’s kiaʻi Wednesday, we honor the legacy of Hawai'i's Songbird, Aunty Lena Machado. Lena Kaulumau Wai‘ale‘ale Machado (1903-1974)...
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ʻĀina Momona
May 19, 20212 min
Duke Kahanamoku
Today we celebrate the life of legendary waterman Duke Kahanamoku. Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku was born on August 24,...
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ʻĀina Momona
May 12, 20213 min
Gladys Kamakakūokalani ʻAinoa Brandt
Today we celebrate the groundbreaking legacy of educator and civic leader, Gladys Brandt. Gladys A. Brandt (1906-2003), also known as...
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ʻĀina Momona
Apr 28, 20212 min
William S. Richarson
Today we honor the legacy of one of the most pivotal kiaʻi in Hawaiʻi law and politics of the last century, William S. Richardson....
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ʻĀina Momona
Apr 22, 20213 min
Ikua Purdy
Today we pay tribute to the great paniolo who paved the way for a generation that came after him, Ikua Purdy. One of the most illustrious...
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ʻĀina Momona
Apr 12, 20212 min
Hauʻoli Lā Hānau e Walter Ritte
Walter Ritte (Born April 12, 1945) has been a pillar of social activism in Hawaiʻi for over 40 years. Below are resources where you can...
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ʻĀina Momona
Apr 7, 20213 min
John Ka’imikaua
John Wilbert Edmond Keanuenue Ka’imikaua (1958-2006) was a profound chanter, artist, storyteller, historian, writer, and well known Kumu...
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ʻĀina Momona
Mar 31, 20213 min
Emma Kaʻilikapuolono Nakuina
Emma Kaʻilikapuolono Metcalf Beckley Nakuina (March 5, 1847-April 27, 1929) is widely regarded as the first female judge of Hawaiʻi. She...
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ʻĀina Momona
Mar 26, 20212 min
5 Fun Facts about Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole
On this day in 1871, Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole was born in Koloa, Kaua’i. While it is very well known that he played an important...
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ʻĀina Momona
Mar 24, 20212 min
Patrice Namaka Wiggin Bacon
Patience Elmay Namakauahoaokawenaulaokalaniikikikalaninui Wiggin Bacon (1920-2021) was a living connection to old Hawaiʻi, a repository...
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ʻĀina Momona
Mar 18, 20212 min
Kini Kapahu Wilson
We continue our #womenshistorymonth series by paying homage to Kini Kapahu Wilson Kini Kapahu Wilson (1872-1962), also known as Jennie,...
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