For clarity, we not trying to “not Hawaiian enough” or anything. It’s representation that matters. The entertainment industry has always catered to lighter skinned people. I’m not dark skin myself but I know that darker skinned rep for Polynesians would mean a lot for our girls.
The virus resistant Mu Variant—the most vaccine resistant COVID strain yet—is more prevalent in Hawaii than any of the 48 contiguous states.
And guess what? We didnt create it here.
Again, stop travelling to Hawaii.