KE AUPUNI UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2020
Keeping in touch and updated on activities regarding the restoration of Ke Aupuni o Hawai`i, the Hawaiian Kingdom. Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka `Aina I Ka Pono.
McKinley Name-Change Moves Forward
We hear from the office of the Superintendent of Schools of the State Department of Education (DOE) that the request to change the name of President William McKinley High School has started to move forward.
Superintendent’s office reports that they transmitted the request to the McKinley High School Community Council for its “review, input and recommendation.” At first glance, it looked like the DOE was trying to stall or divert the issue away from the Board of Education (BOE), but I think it is actually the right way to go, because…
it is following proper procedure
it makes the issue public and includes more people in the conversation;
it includes those with a stake in the school: alumni, staff, students, parents…
it informs them that there’s a proposal to change the name;
it causes them to learn why, question and participate in the process…
it leads to producing an informed consensus;
it makes this a kākou thing, and no one feels like he or she has been railroaded.
Of course, thatʻs trusting that in objectively considering the facts and vetting the pros and cons, the school community will come out in favor of the name change. When they do, the BOE will feel more confident in approving the change.
So, our job now is to help the school community council see that the name change can be a win-win situation… that it’s a great, opportunity to liberate and rejuvenate their school… and no longer be associated with the name of a rogue American President. And that changing the name of the school in no way diminishes the outstanding reputation of the school, its culture or the achievements of its students, faculty and community.
And as for the general public… Once people know the facts of what McKinley really did, their sense of justice will kick in and they’ll want to see the right thing is done. This is not a question of whether or not McKinley committed bad deeds… that is a given fact. The question is should he continue to be honored by the name of one of the premiere schools of Hawaii?
If you or anyone you know is associated with McKinley High, then please kokua and talk to them about changing the name to something more honorable…
Please join the ku’e action to rename McKinley High School and to remove the offensive statue by signing this online petition.
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Ua Ola ke Ea – Sovereignty Lives
A Year to Celebrate the Hawaiian Kingdom – Past, Present and Future
Still in the process of ramping up…
If you are (or if you know of someone who is) interested in helping facilitate any aspect of “Ua Ola ke Ea,” please contact: info@HawaiianKingdom.net
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The campaign to Free Hawaii continues to gain momentum ...
Your kōkua, large or small, is vital to this effort...
To contribute, go to: https://GoFundMe.com/FreeHawaii
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To contribute in other ways (airline miles, travel vouchers, clerical help, etc...) email us at info@HawaiianKingdom.net
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All proceeds go to help the cause. Mahalo Nui Loa!
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Malama Pono,
Leon Siu
Hawaiian National
