All I Want for Christmas is My Rapists Held Accountable

Testifying before subcommittees of the U.S. Senate in April 1971, John Kerry posed the questions: How do you ask a man to be the last man to die in Vietnam? How do you ask a man to be the last man to die for a mistake? When U.S. officials committed to military engagement in Vietnam, … Continue reading All I Want for Christmas is My Rapists Held Accountable →

Do Not Come to Hawaii If You Are Black

Cooking at complex community grills about a month ago when a Black couple walked up to the unit next to me. We exchanged a polite hello and continued with food preparations. After a few minutes, the male, Mr. M, offered me a cigar. Not a smoker so I politely declined. He and his partner, Ms. … Continue reading Do Not Come to Hawaii If You Are Black →

Michelle Obama: Let a White Male Teach You About Being Invisible

A month ago, was chatting with my good friend, John. He's a Black entrepreneur here in Hawai'i. We both liked Susan Rice for Biden's VP. Neither of us were comfortable with Kamala Harris. I told John, "Frankly, there's one woman I would select before either of these two." He asked who. "Michelle Obama, and I … Continue reading Michelle Obama: Let a White Male Teach You About Being Invisible →

Dark Anniversary: From Aloha to Alienation

Alienation: experiencing or inducing feelings of isolation or estrangement Locked down due to C19; a nation on fire fueled by racial tension, economic frustration and an intensely heated and divisive political arena, claiming Americans are experiencing The Great Alienation would be an understatement. Over a hundred years ago, the philosopher economist and social theorist, Karl … Continue reading Dark Anniversary: From Aloha to Alienation →

Hawai’i Democrats Treat Me Like a Fucking Bitch

Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY) delivered a searing, historic dissection of Republican Rep. Ted Yoho (FL) regarding his alleged vile words; what she considers to be a pathetic apology; and the powerful men and women in America who enable such behavior. "I was minding my own business walking up the steps, and Rep. Yoho put … Continue reading Hawai’i Democrats Treat Me Like a Fucking Bitch →

Hawaii Civil Rights Commission CHEATS Local Family: 20793 & EEOC 37B-2019-0026

Hawaiian Electric hired me as a contract IT professional in August 2018. My team loved me and the company offered me a permanent position February 2019. We have a perfect fit. On February 20th, IT Security called to congratulate me on being officially accepted. Our family and friends celebrated our hard work and good fortune. … Continue reading Hawaii Civil Rights Commission CHEATS Local Family: 20793 & EEOC 37B-2019-0026 →

Aloha Friday: Have We Become a Nation of Sissies?

Uproar on social and national media: safety issues, school openings, wearing face masks -- all now have become political fodder. Gender drives much of this divide. A woman commented on one of my posts. Jody Peterson: I've been a wreck thinking about what to do.....Especially with a new baby in September. It's terrifying...working is bad … Continue reading Aloha Friday: Have We Become a Nation of Sissies? →

Racist Connie Lau Policies, Colin Kaepernick and Me

In August 2017, NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick (CK) took a knee in protest during the pre-game national anthem. He told media after the game, "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color." His action triggered other protests and ignited … Continue reading Racist Connie Lau Policies, Colin Kaepernick and Me →

Life of Uppity White Nigger with Racist Hawaiian Electric Management

Just started school. Was my third-grade year. New student, as our family had recently relocated. My father was former military and a basketball coach. Moved often. Born in Mississippi. Mentioned to a former African American teammate the other day how my parents hated the Institutional Racism there. Huge impact on our lives. Was a warm … Continue reading Life of Uppity White Nigger with Racist Hawaiian Electric Management →

Thank you God for COVID-19

Prayer Request to Consuelo Zobel de Ayala y Montojo Terrentegui Zambrano Alger Aloha dearest Consuelo, You have been an inspiration to me during our family crisis. For over a year I’ve been unemployed. Pray to you frequently. Your compassion is limitless. In our dark, chaotic world, your light directs us all to a brighter path. … Continue reading Thank you God for COVID-19 →