Senator Mazie K. Hirono's new book "Heart of Fire" and her thoughts on race and gender; The Honolulu rally to stop Asian American hate; Reality Check with Civil Beat; Loyal customers remember Love's Bakery on its last day in business; Manu Minute introduces us to the ‘akikiki; The Long View w/Neal Milner
Senator Mazie K. Hirono's new book "Heart of Fire" and her thoughts on race and gender
Senator Mazie K. Hirono has been vocal about the push to include more Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in President Biden's cabinet and other leadership positions. We talked to her about race and gender, particularly in regards to her new memoir, "Heart of Fire", which will be released on April 20. She recalled her experience as an immigrant from Japan, a women in a predominantly-male law school and then Congress, and more.
A former California resident who took part in a Honolulu rally to stop Asian hate
As incidents of hate against people of Asian descent increase, one Honolulu resident told us that her father in Southern California was a recent target of racism. Jaime Goya, a massage therapist in Waikiki, marched in the Honolulu rally last Saturday, part of an effort to draw attention to the rise of hate crimes and discrimination. With the recent shooting of Asian women massage therapists in Atlanta and the hate crime against her father, she said she felt compelled to participate in the rally.
Reality Check with Civil Beat: Working remotely | Full Article
When the pandemic began, daily commutes came to a screeching halt for a large number of Hawai‘i's workforce. Civil Beat reporter Anita Hofschneider told us some people don't want to return to offices and some local businesses may even offer remote options permanently.
Loyal customers remember Love's Bakery on its last day in business
Love's Bakery shut its doors Wednesday after 170 years of providing Hawai‘i with its beloved sweets and breads. Over 230 local workers will be let go and their union is selling t-shirts to help raise money for them. We went to the Love's shop on Middle Street as former employees and loyal customers stopped by to say goodbye their Love's ohana. And while a Portland company has bought the brand rights, people we spoke to had mixed feelings.
Manu Minute introduces us to the ‘akikiki | Full Article
This week's Manu Minute introduces us to the ‘akikiki, also known as the Kaua‘i creeper. UH Hilo's Patrick Hart has all the information about this endangered forest bird endemic to Kaua‘i.
The Long View w/Neal Milner: private schools
A new piece in The Atlantic includes the argument that elite private schools create less social mobility in society, not more. Political contributor Neal Milner told us about the article and how it could spark a discussion about Hawai‘i 's elite private schools.
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