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The Conversation: Does Hawaii Welcome Immigrants?

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Today we share highlights from last month’s Zócalo talk story  that asked the question, “Does Hawaii welcome immigrants? 

Guest panelists included:

  • Yale University historian Gary Okihiro
  • Immigration attorney Clare Hanusz
  • Former Pacific Gateway Center deputy director Terrina Wong
  • And former Hawai‘i attorney general Doug Chin

Click here to watch the event, taped October 17, 2019 at Artistry Honolulu in Kakaako.

The forum was sponspored by Zócalo Public Square, the Daniel K. Inouye Institute, and Hawaii Public Radio. 

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Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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