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Hawaiian Word of The Day
Hawaiian Word of the Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day: July 17th

By Leilani Poliʻahu
Published July 17, 2024 at 12:00 AM HST
Koko means blood. It took on a special meaning when blood quantum was used by the U.S. government as a way to decide which Hawaiians would receive benefits and which ones would not.

Koko means blood. It took on a special meaning when blood quantum was used by the U.S. government as a way to decide which Hawaiians would receive benefits and which ones would not.

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