Remembering Uncle Boogie
People, Kalaupapa stories Sarah Yamanaka People, Kalaupapa stories Sarah Yamanaka

Remembering Uncle Boogie

In 2017, I had the privilege of meeting Clarence “Boogie” Kahilihiwa, aka Uncle Boogie. He was the first person with Hansen’s Disease whom I had ever interviewed. Upon meeting, Uncle Boogie shared a big, friendly smile, stretched out his hand, and with his uniquely raspy voice, said, “Aloha!”

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For Our People Inside
People Megan Kakimoto People Megan Kakimoto

For Our People Inside

The Hawai‘i Abolition Collective is dedicated to the abolition of the prison industrial complex and all systems of violence that promote punishment rather than the collective abundance and thriving as a community.

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COVID Perspectives - Chicago
People Sarah Yamanaka People Sarah Yamanaka

COVID Perspectives - Chicago

This ongoing series provides a glimpse into how people living outside of Hawai’i have been dealing with COVID-19 from then to now. This one comes to us from Illinois.

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COVID Perspectives - Monrovia
People Sarah Yamanaka People Sarah Yamanaka

COVID Perspectives - Monrovia

This ongoing series provides a glimpse into how people living outside of Hawai’i have been dealing with COVID-19 from then to now. This one comes to us from California.

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