The Conversation: Live events industry rallies to relax restrictions; New book looks at racism's influence on immigration policies

By Catherine Cruz,

Jason Ubay

Published October 7, 2021 at 1:54 PM HST

Bob Harmon, President of the Hawaiʻi Events Coalition, discusses why his organization is stepping up efforts to voice its displeasure with current COVID restrictions | Full Article
University of Hawaiʻi professor Reece Jones explores the influence of racism on America's immigration policies in his new book "White Borders" | Full Article
Honolulu Civil Beat reporter Stewart Yerton discusses one local accelerator's impact on the ag industry | Full Article
We remember the late Makia Malo, the celebrated storyteller, educator, poet, and former Kalaupapa resident | Full Article

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