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Eraser of Hawaiian Culture
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The erasure of Hawaiian culture is a profound injustice that resonates through history, reflecting the callous actions of figures like Sanford Dole and Lorrin Thurston. Their roles in the annexation of Hawaii and the subsequent suppression of 'Ōlelo Hawai'i, the Hawaiian language, embody a broader narrative of cultural displacement. The rhetoric used by American invaders, claiming that intervention was necessary to prevent foreign takeover, obscured the true motivations behind their actions and perpetuated a harmful lie. This context raises crucial questions about cultural preservation and the ongoing struggle for Hawaiians to reclaim their language and heritage. As we reflect on this history, it becomes imperative to support the resurgence of 'Ōlelo Hawai'i and the vibrant practices that define Hawaiian identity.
US got away with this. Why can't people speak 'Ōlelo Hawai'i and practice their culture?
I hate Sanford Dole. Put he was callous in school textbooks. Also Lorrin Thurston was terrible.
And the Americans who said. "we must invade or someone else will." are villains. They started that lie.
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