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CEO
MESSAGE TO KS 'OHANA
August
27, 2003
Dear Kamehameha 'Ohana:
Mahalo kakou for the numerous calls, e-mail and letters encouraging
us in the defense of Kamehameha’s policy of preference
for Hawaiian children. We are very grateful for the outpouring
of concern and commitment to help preserve Princess Pauahi’s
legacy for Hawaiians.
Many of you have offered moral support and inquired about
how you can help with this important struggle. There are several
ways you can demonstrate your support – inform yourselves
about the legal cases, attend informational meetings, write
letters to the editor, sign petitions, visit our Admissions
Lawsuit website at www.ksbe.edu,
and much more. I’ve enclosed information you may find
helpful and invite you to share this with your friends and
family.
I also want to urge you to join us and numerous other organizations
on Sunday, September 7th, at 8:00 a.m. for “Ku I Ka
Pono,” a march through Waikiki to demonstrate Hawaiian
unity and commitment to social justice for Hawaiians. We will
gather at Kalakaua Ave. and Saratoga Rd. and march to Kapi'olani
Park past several pieces of property bequeathed by Hawaiian
ali'i to their people – Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center,
Sheraton Waikiki and Royal Hawaiian Hotels, International
Market Place, Foster Towers and the Waikiki Beach Marriott
Resort. Our demonstration will culminate at OHA’s 'Ohana
Day where we you can learn more about the legal and political
challenges that face Hawaiians today.
The time is now to ensure that decision-makers in Hawai'i
and across the country know how you feel about the many organizations
and programs that work to improve the capability and well-being
of the Hawaiian people. Their existence must be preserved
and their work supported until Hawaiians are leading in scholastic
achievement, until they are under-represented in prisons and
homeless shelters, and their well-being restored.
I look forward to working together with you to protect and
preserve the future for our keiki, our 'aina and our heritage.
I mua Kamehameha!
Colleen I. Wong
Acting Chief Executive Officer
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