Voices of Truth
A Visit With Aunty Maxine Kahaulelio

A Visit With Aunty Maxine Kahaulelio

With literally decades of activism under her belt, Aunty Max is one of Hawaii?s most unique caretakers. Over the years she?s fought almost non-stop for Hawaii?s land and natural resources as well as it?s people, culture and way of life all the while raising her own children as a widowed mother and a full time worker. When we met her, we soon found out she speaks her mind like few others do. Don?t miss our amazing visit with Aunty Max as she tells it like it is and reveals why activism has been...

Voices of Truth – A Place Of Transition – A visit with Tom McDonald

Voices of Truth – A Place Of Transition – A visit with Tom McDonald

Many of us as we go through life find we?re sometimes at a place where we just need a little help. That?s what Kahumana Community Farm located in Waianae does. As we quickly saw in our visit and tour with Executive Director Tom McDonald, Kahumana is a healthy and inclusive farm-based community helping Oahu?s homeless families, people with disabilities and youth become productive on their own once again. Join us in our visit to Kahumana and like us, you?ll see why this very special place indeed.

Voices of Truth –  A Boston Hawaiian – A Visit With Al Kuahi Wong

Voices of Truth – A Boston Hawaiian – A Visit With Al Kuahi Wong

It was very far from Hawaii when he first landed in Boston, but Kuahi knew for him it was home. And after discovering other Hawaiians in the area, he started Wahi Ku Moku - the Boston Hawaiian Club. But everything changed upon receiving a call from the late John “Butch” Kekahu in Anahola, Kauai asking him to help produce the now historic Aloha March of 1998.

Voices of Truth – A Place Called Anahola

Voices of Truth – A Place Called Anahola

Anahola, Kauai has been called special for many reasons, but when we spent the day recently with Hawaiian Immersion educator Kamealoha Smith, we quickly saw how unique it really is. Filmed at Anahola Beach Park, which in years past had been the scene of dramatic and historic fights for Native rights, Kamealoha explained how today it?s used as an outdoor classroom. One spectacular outcome is a moon calendar designed by his students. Join us in our fascinating visit with Kamealoha and you?ll...

Voices of Truth – A Lucky Guy

Voices of Truth – A Lucky Guy

Danny Bishop says he?s a lucky guy, so naturally we wanted to find out why. And when we arrived, it was all too obvious. Danny?s a modern guy who lives by ancient values of Old Hawaii in a place of incredible beauty where you can feel the ancestor?s presence and time just seems to stand still. Don?t miss our incredible visit with Danny, but be warned - you?ll wish you were this lucky too.

Voices of Truth – A Life of Humility – A visit with Kahu Bruce Keaulani

Voices of Truth – A Life of Humility – A visit with Kahu Bruce Keaulani

How do you know when you have a purpose in life that?s larger than you? And what do you do when you realize that purpose isn?t just about you but involves serving all of mankind? These are some of the questions we asked Kahu Bruce in our amazing visit with him which we will long remember. Join us as Bruce Keaulani explains how he helps people to live again by putting them back on the path of light.

Voices of Truth – A Hand Up

Voices of Truth – A Hand Up

A hand up, not a hand out is what Twinkle Borge, leader at Puuhonua o Waianae offers those who come to her for help. One of Oahu?s largest encampments for houseless individuals, Puuhonua o Waianae is a safe haven for those living on the street yet want to recover their lives and re-enter society. As someone formerly living on the street herself, it?s no wonder she?s helped countless others to get back on their feet. Join us in our amazing visit at Puuhonua o Waianae and you?ll see why Twinkle...

Voices of Truth – A Gun To The Head

Voices of Truth – A Gun To The Head

Not many people know that Hawaii is one of the most militarized pieces of real estate on earth. Even fewer are aware that Pearl Harbor, known anciently as Keawalau O Puuloa, was once one of the largest food producing complexes in the entire Pacific. And that?s only part of what we learned from our tour with long-time peace and justice activist Kyle Kajihiro. Don?t miss one of our most amazing interviews yet as Kyle shows us what this “Pearl Of The Pacific” once was and could be again.

Voices of Truth – A Foot In Both Worlds – A Visit with Michael Lilly

Voices of Truth – A Foot In Both Worlds – A Visit with Michael Lilly

Most people know Michael Lilly as a former Hawaii attorney general as well as the lead attorney for Judicial Watch and the Grassroot Institute in the recent Nai Aupuni US Supreme Court Case. Very few however realize that Mike is also a fifth generation Hawaii resident and a direct descendant of Hawaiian Kingdom Nationals. Even more astounding is that several of his ancestors were advisors and confidants to Kamehameha V, Kalakaua and Queen Liliuokalani. Join us in our amazing visit with Michael...

Voices of Truth – A Fence Around Heaven – A Visit With Summer

Voices of Truth – A Fence Around Heaven – A Visit With Summer

What if someone poured dirt all over your family’s grave? What if they even went so far as to contaminate your food source? And what if when you confronted them they didn’t even care? That’s exactly what made Summer become a self-appointed caretaker of Ka`ena Point. See for yourself what one amazing person is doing to protect one of O`ahu’s most beautiful and sacred sites.

Voices of Truth – A Boston Hawaiian

Voices of Truth – A Boston Hawaiian

It was very far from Hawaii when he first landed in Boston, but Kuahi knew for him it was home. And after discovering other Hawaiians in the area, he started Wahi Ku Moku - the Boston Hawaiian Club. But everything changed upon receiving a call from the late John “Butch” Kekahu in Anahola, Kauai asking him to help produce the now historic Aloha March of 1998. Soon after, Butch invited Kuahi to become a Koani Foundation director. Join us in our fascinating interview with Kuahi filmed on the...

Voices of Truth – Who Owns Hawaiis Lands

Voices of Truth – Who Owns Hawaiis Lands

When the US took Hawaii over, what happened to Hawaiian Kingdom law? Did it just evaporate? That’s what Jocylynn Costa wanted to know. So she started her own research project which unearthed some very surprising answers, including who really owns land in Hawaii today. You’ll be amazed as she reveals what she found in her remarkable one-woman journey of discovery.

Voices of Truth – Who Owns This Land

Voices of Truth – Who Owns This Land

Imagine you discovered you?d been overcharged on your property taxes and when you questioned it, you were told you?d never owned your property even though you bought it years ago and had been paying property taxes all those years. Then imagine not one official in the city, county or state was willing to help you get it all straightened out. Much to her surprise that?s exactly what happened to Hawaiian land owner Routh Bolomet. Watch our amazing interview with Routh as she describes how these...

Voices of Truth – Who Owns This Land

Voices of Truth – Who Owns This Land

Imagine you discovered you?d been overcharged on your property taxes and when you questioned it, you were told you?d never owned your property even though you bought it years ago and had been paying property taxes all those years. Then imagine not one official in the city, county or state was willing to help you get it all straightened out. Much to her surprise that?s exactly what happened to Hawaiian land owner Routh Bolomet. Watch our amazing interview with Routh as she describes how these...