HONOLULU (KHON2) – The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii announced it stands in solidarity with Kamehameha Schools, following the attack on its admissions policy.
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As a private institution, Kamehameha Schools is funded entirely by the trust of KS founder, Princess Pauahi Bishop, who gave her land to be utilized for the future benefit of Native Hawaiian keiki.
While receiving no taxpayer dollars, Kamehameha Schools honors the history of Hawaiian culture and the Will that Princess Pauahi left for her “Pua,” (Keiki).
“We understand the complicated and painful history of the United States against Indigenous people and cultures and the ways in which Native Hawaiians are adversely impacted, especially in their homeland,” Salmah Y. Rizvi, ACLU of Hawaii Executive Director, said. “Kamehameha Schools serves an important role in preparing future generations of Native Hawaiians, through education, to lead and restore the well-being of Princess Pauahi’s people.”…