REMEMBERING ONE OF HAWAI`I'S GREATEST PATRIOTS ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
Today we remember one of Hawai`i’s greatest patriots – Joseph Kaho`oluhi Nawahi who along with his wife, Emma owned and operated the Hawaiian language independence newspaper, Ke Aloha `Aina.
Born January 13, 1842 in Puna, Joseph Nawahi attended Hilo boarding school, Lahainaluna seminary and Royal school.
A self-taught practicing attorney, he served in the Hawai`i Kingdom legislature, the Queen’s cabinet and championed her efforts to replace the Bayonet Constitution forced on King Kalakaua in 1887.
After the illegal provisional government declared themselves in power in 1893, Joseph Nawahi founded a native resistance group, Hui Aloha `Aina to protest Hawai`i’s illegal annexation in 1898 and to restore the Queen to power.
Their newspaper, Ke Aloha `Aina, challenged the unlawful government and later the illegal republic of Hawai`i.
For these activities, Joseph Nawahi was jailed twice - in 1894 and 1895.
Sadly, Joseph Nawahi contracted tuberculosis upon his release and died at the age of 54 in September of 1896.
Joseph Nawahi will be honored today from noon to 4 PM during Sovereign Sunday observances at `Iolani Palace grounds in Honolulu.
The public is invited to attend this free event.
Joseph and Emma Nawahi were two of Hawai`i’s greatest patriots.
We at the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network remain in awe of their magnificent accomplishments and dedicate our Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future shows this week to their memory.
MONDAY, January 14th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, January 18th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, January 15th At 6:30 PM & WEDNESDAY, January 16th At 6:30 AM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
THURSDAY, January 17th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, January 18th At 8:30 AM – Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, January 19th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu - `Olelo, Channel 53
“Hidden In The Forest – A Visit With Dr. Baron Kaho`ola Ching”
Deep in a rain forest in Nu`uanu Valley sits one of the most remarkable sites in all Hawai`i.
Imagine a place lost in time and space to the modern world – Kaniakapupu.
A palatial summer residence for Kauikeaoli, Kamehameha III, Kaniakapupu was built over one hundred seventy years ago spanning twenty thousand acres.
Ka La Ho`i Ho`i Ea, Sovereignty Restoration Day, was celebrated on the site in 1843 with over ten thousand guests attending.
Several key documents in Hawaiian history were drafted there and many of Hawai`i’s future rulers visited the residence as children.
Then time swallowed up and forgot Kaniakapupu until one day a few years back Baron cut through thick bamboo forests to rediscover it for himself.
What he saw stopped him in his tracks.
Since then, Baron has overseen the caretaking of this astounding place that time forgot.
Whatever you do, don’t miss our visit with Baron to Kaniakapupu. One of the most unique places in all of Hawai`i, you’ll go with us hiking through dense rain forest as we come face to face ourselves with the ancient residence and artifacts left untouched for almost two centuries in this incredible voyage of rediscovery that is sure to take your breath away.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants in the hopes of inspiring viewers to do the same.
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