Being Micronesian: What is life like for immigrants to Hawaii? | The Stream

Over the last three decades thousands of citizens from the Micronesia region have settled in the United States under the terms of a wide-ranging compact, with the vast majority choosing to live in Hawaii. Yet many say they have rarely felt welcome and are now sharing their experiences of racism and discrimination under the hashtag #BeingMicronesian.
Citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands have been free to live in the United States since 1986, when the countries signed treaties with the US known collectively as the Compact of Free Association (COFA). A similar package of free association agreements was reached between the US and the Republic of Palau in 1994. The deals granted the US exclusive territorial control of the islands.
Micronesian, Marshallese and Palauan citizens are not eligible for automatic US citizenship but as US taxpayers were initially eligible for benefits available to Americans. That changed in 1996, when the the US federal government restricted non-citizens - including those who came to the US via COFA - from being able to access key public programmes. All the while Micronesians say they have been subject to racism and discrimination - from being called a drain on the public budget of Hawaii to being compared to vermin such as cockroaches.
With the racism and discrimination on show in Hawaii belying its reputation for love and compassion, The Stream will examine if there is any way to ensure the safety and security of Micronesians living in the Aloha State and beyond.
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[@linababy8996]

I'm sorry to those who've had experiences with bad micronesians, but please remember to keep an open mind. Not ALL micronesians are disrespectful.

[@nodarowaz2]

thank u...

[@annaolson6233]

Facts!! I have some very chill kind hearted Micronesian friends I grew up In Oahu with🤙🏼

[@nujxad]

Unfortunately a few bad apples spoil it for the rest of them

[@xKUPUAx]

Pacific Islander means that. Thousands of years ago our ancestors migrated to the islands of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. From then on and many decades after our peoples traveled to and from each other's islands. We are the people of the Pacific and should be proud of that. Our ancestors conquered the biggest body of water in the world with no modern navigation instruments. Thank you for bringing this injustice to light.

[@Nes6744]

I'm both Hawaiian and marshallese by blood. I've been stereotyped all my life about being Micronesian. Born in Majuro (Marshall Island) raised in Hawai'i since I was 1 years old. All I know now that Hawai'i and Marshall Islands is suffering over years with the U.S. and their desecration of our lands! Boming Bikini Atoll (Marshall) and Kahoolawe (Hawaii) for what? For their benefit? Their nuclear testing? WE (Pacific Islanders) must comes as one! Stop fighting each other and point the fingers at the ones who are responsible for all this hate! Are we really living in "The land of the free"? Are we really living the "American dream" NO! WE the Natives of the Pacific and the Native Americans are NOT! Yes, there are a lot of Micronesians in Hawai'i give bad reps for the rest. There's always bad apples in EVERY RACE! We're all human beings, not one is perfect!

[@injekoah5006]

Proud to be a micronesian..dont care what yall think or say💁‍♂️🌴🌴

[@alexcarter8807]

Hey we (the US) owe you guys - we made your islands RADIOACTIVE plus sea level rise is gonna make it high tide in your homes. Only think I can say is, try for the mainland US just because it's so big, there's always somewhere you can go and there are places that want more people.

[@injekoah5006]

@@alexcarter8807 👌👊👊💪

[@injekoah5006]

@Kepanī Kamaʻainaケパニー・カマアイナ 👊👊👊👊👊👊

[@gangshit3483]

Inje Koah roach

[@RandelModou_503]

I’m from Chuuk and I’m proud to be Micronesian 🇫🇲🌴

[@ha-y-nkinealoha1852]

So sorry for everything that you all have to go through, its not your fault. I know a lot of beautiful Micronesian people, im Samoan German,Tokelau and i just want to say that i Love all you Micronesian people. Take good care, God Bless you all. Love and Aloha from my family, the Jennings family to your family.

[@jaydehfunnehballer1982]

It just shocks me that others think its funny to discriminate a whole population with having no 1st hand experience of being micronesian.

[@marvmahuka9531]

Catch a city bus in Honolulu and call me back. No get me wrong get solid Micronesian people here. Generational but get PLENTY PUNKS TOO IN SPECIFIC AREAS LIKE Mayor rights and those areaa. In any race you going have problems but bradda check that out

[@islandguy6928]

Marv Mahuka tf are you on about?

[@marvmahuka9531]

@Kepanī Kamaʻainaケパニー・カマアイナ and isnt that what I said? Like any other nationality even Hawaiians get dis and dat. So Im sharing my own experience not condemning a whole race

[@marvmahuka9531]

@Kepanī Kamaʻainaケパニー・カマアイナ thank you for saying that because i get planny aloha for everybody

[@neurrfauuchiefwitenes3122]

@@marvmahuka9531 Marv Mahuka Ehh?? why not drop the (K.A) see if that sounds about right.🤣😂⚰️

[@isahelgenberger695]

Proud Micronesian Girl over here! ❤️ idc what you racist islanders & nonislanders say, we are the most welcoming people & we are an under developed country we all want the same thing & that’s a “Better & Healthier Life” for ourselves, children, and for our family. America is a melting pot of different people & cultures. Not all of us are terrible people.

[@suryavajra]

I have started to learn about Micronesia, and I respect and admire FSM.I hope you find peace and health and more!

[@edenlittle8077]

Im not even micronesian or polynesian even though many people believe that I am both and more. My first visit to Oahu for vacation, I was misidentified and mistreated very poorly by the locals. I can see how rampant this issue exists. I just look like it and automatically get judged by it. I can't imagine people who are actually micronesian or another islander feeling the racism directly. I actually looked up Micronesian or islander racism to see if what I experienced in Hawaii was rampant. And here we are.

[@xavierlamorengman5908]

It is so sad because our problem is so similar to the problem in the continental United States between blacks and whites. The micronesian citizens contributed something of importance to the Hawaiian society. We are the proud Pacific brothers and sisters. "The seas brings us together, they do not separate us." We shared so many things in common.

[@kj3rd2657]

I lived around Micronesian Peoples in 2018 for one year in Hawaii and to me they are just like any other peoples I seen in the US and other countries! You have the good one and you have the bad one. I seen both sides of Micronesian Peoples and to me they are 50/50% of good & bad. I think most people in Hawaii are seeing the bad side and that's why they are getting a bad name there. I also have good Micronesian Friends who are very good to me and I am good to them. Some I help them to get a job. From what I seen, they are also hard working people. I hope this will help others to just get to know Micronesian People more and you will have a much better understanding of them.

[@raiveneyhairense6471]

Thank you my brother

[@mecherguieya5665]

Hey i wanna ask you about micronesia because am going there next month and iam confused

[@TheFlyingFish692]

@John Doe meaning?

[@jonahpalomata5293]

Come to the philippines no body knows if you are micronisian or chamoro we look the same

[@uts4448]

Chamorro is Micronesian. But I get what you’re saying.

[@edwenretutal5831]

You can tell when they begin to talk.

[@johnmartin4495]

@@edwenretutal5831 You just nailed it! lol

[@matthewmann8969]

Probably most of the racism Micronesians face are from Polynesians And Orientals

[@gutswerespilled]

Nah it’s mostly just the palagi’s but sometimes poly too since I heard that they don’t get along there sadly.

[@onlyrene3]

@@gutswerespilled actually a lot of polys have hate towards micronesians

[@gutswerespilled]

@@onlyrene3 Maybe in Hawaii but where I’m from us Islanders poly, micro and mela get along but sad to know that my cousins can’t get along when we have so much in common. We’re all one by the ocean ❤️

[@onlyrene3]

@@gutswerespilled where you from then? i’m from the u.s and i’ve gotten a bunch of hate and seen a lot of hate on social media and in hawaii itself. i’m micronesian btw, also i didn’t even know people hated micronesians until i did some of my research so if you micronesians just know you will get hate from that later on.

[@gutswerespilled]

@@onlyrene3 yea I know since I am Micronesian my self, I am Marshallese and where I’m from I am from Washington State.

[@BronzeSista]

I had a Hawaiian guy tell me they didn't like some of the Micronesians because many of them have dark skin?? When Hawaiians used to be dark. It makes no sense.

[@anonymousanonymous4465]

Probably not a Hawaiian 😂 maybe Haole😂😂

[@ashleygutierrez9763]

Hotel industries and Cleaning companies go to these islands and bring back workers because people in Hawaii do not want to apply for the jobs. Believe me I worked with all of them, and the ads been in the job section for years! They make them pay flight, housing, food, medical, and bus so they don’t really make any extra income unless they work 3 jobs.

[@faanengaaw7357]

The problem is we Micronesians have been given the right to live in or around the US but not given the right to vote. In Return we give up our lands & waters to the US for MILITARY use.

[@maxwelledmond6508]

Pacific Islanders for life

[@rusty6583]

A Micronesian master navigator taught the Hawaiian navigators. Just a lot of bad apples teenagers

[@rusty6583]

Proud Deplorable u miss the point.

[@ijuslykwach]

@Proud Deplorable it sounds like your'e putting down Micronesians........ and Hawaiians...... ?...?

[@mannysoou2213]

@Humble Grumble exactly my Proud Brother! I'm always telling people that the art of navigation that the people on the Hokulea practice is not 100% Hawaiian. It's more 60% Micronesian and 40% science and Hawaiian practices that were found in books and stories.

[@islandguy6928]

@@mannysoou2213 Our navigation in its entirety is intertwined with both science and ancient religion.

[@Alex.Kaleipahula]

Nainoa Thompson hokulea

[@hughmungus4118]

Thats wild, Micronesians are on Aljazreera. Big ups from RMI.

[@eladoraphillip1699]

This is very true. Here in Hawaii this hatred towards Micronesian has gotten worse. I myself really don't blame some of the complaint they base off their experience with Micronesians, because it is true. But the ones that they just stereo type or hate Micronesian just because what they heard. They doubt all of us just because they know we Micronesia without knowing us I really don't get them. I've face being stereotype so many times but I just ignore it. Want to share 1 really sad experience I faced couple times with same person here on Oahu in the Wahiawa Processing Center for SNAP benefit. I went apply for foodstamp, and of course both my husband and I were working. First thing the worker asked me when she did my interview was, why us Micronesian all we do is depend on foodstamp. I was hurt I just told her, as far as I saw there outside in the lobby they all not Micronesian, there were mix ethnicity. She just roll her eyes and her tone of voice was very rude. Fast forward to few years after sometimes 2019. I went to reapply again, same lady interviewed me. I was 8 months pregnant and still working, she asked me why I didn't I have any income for that previous month. All I told her was I was off island. Her first sentence was " Wow, you have money to go on vacation to Micronesia and you don't have money to buy food"?. All I told her was first of all going back home after 15 years of stuck on this island always working just to bury my dad was not a vacation, it was the most heartbreaking sad travel experience I had, it's not a vacation to go bury my dad" families and friends help donate for our fare. You can never judge a book without reading it at first. I didn't want to complain about her. Because Karma will catch up with her. I know it and believe that. Just like what I wrote in my essay for Heald College, Karma will have its own way, and look at them now. Prayers for all haters 😔

[@Jesusdefsmokedherb]

Keep your head up sis all that is just noise ❤

[@sokotengawanatewass4664]

They are no longer hawaiian They are not the first pacific islanders Micronesian are the first Pacific islanders sittle in the pacific islands 19000 years ago then 9000 yaers later Polynesian found hawaii

[@joe651dzd]

Im a white person from Hawaii and I am glad Micronesians have came here they are overall good people very skilled and from a very different place- and that is unique and cool to learn about. Also I never mind Kala soup on the table 😂🤙

[@georgiathang5188]

Finally this was made

[@gigitrinidad921]

Hearing stories about USA bombing, nuclear testing, etc on those parts of the islands, is like remembering when I lived in Puerto Rico and “Vieques” was targeted for target practice and all things WAR related equipments. The radiation alone cause so many people cancer and deformations back in the early 1980’s. It was truly heartbreaking when the USA refused to cover the medical expenses and damages to their food crops….until they SUED and WON! But the aftermath of CANCER still circulates among those affected or born from those exposed. Our Island of Puerto Rico did not have the kind of equipment that requires for ongoing treatments, interventions or breakthrough advanced medicines. Many relocated into our islands, but because of the limitations of proper equipment and extensive knowledge in nuclear related radiations, our island wasn’t prepared educationally or financially. Yet it was more because living in Puerto Rico was affordable, a simple life. But understandably, many had to relocate to mainland for those kinds of ongoing care of a condition that cannot truly be cured. So on that note, I understand one of the several topics mentioned. Island people are very different than mainland, we tend to care deeply about the liveable parts of the island and preserving certain areas that defines the whole culture and identity of ONE’s home. Mainlanders tend to shift state to state and even abroad to extend skills and knowledges not found on the mainland. But mostly for economic enrichment (business venues). It is becoming rare to find mainlanders having their generations living in the same state because that essence has become dull/boring. The country life is more colorful because life in its panoramic view expands with its landscapes and animals. The city life, is fast paced, no time for thought, just “DO” mentality. Thank you for your discussion. I apologize for the lengthy comment. Thought I’d share my views and experiences. 💐🫶😇

[@scottjames1265]

I moved to a new apartment last year and met some good neighbors they were super cool but after a year knowing that i was from there, they looked down on me or ignore, that i really understand why, im here to support my family or make new friends, NOT to make violent.

[@horsekfobster7823]

This is why the other polys look down on the polys in Hawaii, I don’t understand the hate for Micronesians

[@192OOIDJJ3]

Yes, little do ignorant ones know. 💯

[@Brandon2ne2]

Why am I seeing this now ? Thank you for making this 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@ChuukeseIslander]

Im like really happy to be a Micronesian/ Chuukese. And for those of you say that we are lazy that is not true because evryday we make things go fishing and work hard. I mostly see people that hate my people but when we go over to their house they are the ones that are lazy and just laying around. I really feel offended like those who hate my people because we do anything to just protect our family. We also work hard to get food and what we need and I really feel hurt for people that are just out there hating on us when they don’t even know what we do and they don’t really know about us and I just really don’t know what they are thinking because they don’t even know us..

[@rizd.6564]

Thank you so much for this informative video! It was well received. Love to all Pacific Islanders!

[@jsmitz237]

How many Micronesians are milking the government over there ? Just curious

[@missroseiam]

🎯

[@LalaMyers]

did you know that micronesian born people are actually not eligible for state benefits like SNAP or EBT?

[@sassysisters1940]

being micronesian in hawaii is like black in mainland

[@JohnJohn-pq6xi]

Uncle Sams knows that we Micronesian are the most to serve I'm is military per capita than any us state in 🇺🇸

[@ppanuelo25]

But why do people hate Micronesians, we did nothing wrong, but, if we did I’m sorry

[@marcyulep-souza1302]

The bombs that were dropped on Japan ending WWII, were from planes that took off from the Marshall Islands. Nuclear testing was done in the MI because it is far away from the mainland US and because the US would never have been able to "get away" with such testing in their own "back yard." This testing has been linked to many medical issues with the Micronesian people. High rates of cancers, kidney failure, and high rates of stillbirth are just some of the medical issues they face. There are no dialysis or chemotherapy facilities in the Marshall islands, forcing people in need of these treatments to either leave their native land, or succumb to these diseases, that the US has, in a nutshell, caused. Yet when they do leave to seek treatments, the US denys them medical coverage. The United Nations entrusted the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to the US. The US was supposed to develop the social economy, education system, and health system, for the express purpose that one day the MI would be independent. But because of the Military presence and nature of their business, (top secret) the US could/would not let outsiders in to develop these systems. Thus people leave their islands to seek healthcare, education and work.

[@SandraSantos-rp6yl]

@Marcy Ulep-Souza - The B 29’s (Enola Gay) that bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki took off from Tinian in the Marianas islands.

[@temarikel8674]

Plus all the spam, corned beef, instant ramen, sugary drinks and foods, and processed food haven't done well for people who, up until 40 years ago, based their diet on wholesome, organic, locally-sourced foods. There's a case to be made that these have contributed as well to the increase of diabetes, obesity, etc

[@annaolson6233]

I grew up in Oahu and have many Micronesian friend tbh there such cool people and they’re fun to hangout with. Just be kind to eachother pls 🥺

[@jerseysatak5478]

I think most of the so call Hawaiians who harbor discrimination toward micronesians have no Polynesian blood in their veins.Hawaii belong to the pacific islanders

[@James-sn5mg]

Even Native Hawaiians and Samoans hate them. Not all, but a lot of them do. It goes to show you that even your own people can hate you if you are uncivilized.

[@jerseysatak5478]

@@James-sn5mg you right but what the europeans call all natives when first met them?

[@jerseysatak5478]

We were uncivilized therfore they destroyed the people and cultures

[@hidinginsight1879]

1) If you are going to discuss Hawaii, please do your homework on language pronunciation. Personal accent does not excuse poor adaptation. 2) The young Male Micronesians made a rep for themselves on the Big Island back in the 80's: were prone to group fights, theft, burglary, other petty crimes. Back then, I saw it as a combo of lack of money, opportunities, supervision and social education. 3) I always share the sprouted coconut from my farm with the Micronesian workers who saw them on the ground and asked for them (they eat them like candy-cake). Good people just sharing the bounty and knowledge of the Aina.

[@rhineedwin6911]

Micronesian came to Hawaii because they are as we Micronesian believed that we can relate as we are all Oceania’s.

[@faanengaaw7357]

Its funny that its the most watered down culture of the Pacific thats hating the true Pacific islanders!

[@max96779]

You’re joking, right?

[@jasonyahtman8889]

@Uspatriot219 Gainz and how would you know that?🤣🤣

[@neurrfauuchiefwitenes3122]

@Uspatriot219 Gainz Locals are not native Hawaiians, they are descendents of pineapple pickers with a smidgen of Hawaiian blood. I doubt if any of these locals had even 50% Hawaiian blood, after 30 years in Hawaii I've only met a handful of locals who could claim 50% Hawaiian blood.

[@ettyadde75]

People hating on micro dont know how lit our culture is they just say anything they want cuz they that bored but just no lyke no /MARSHALLESE

[@vicboi87]

"you're too smart to be Micronesian" is something I've gotten often. I'm the Vikta quoted here

[@eladoraphillip1699]

One thing I forgot to add. I love all type of ethnicity. We are one Nation under God. Black, brown, white no matter what color you come from.

[@newell2003]

Some of these Pacific Islanders were the original people of Hawaii or at least their ancestors were. This discrimination has been going on for a long time in Hawaii.

[@marvmahuka9531]

Yes they are called Hawaiians

[@pwily3709]

Polynesians were the original lol

[@neurrfauuchiefwitenes3122]

@@marvmahuka9531 Locals are not native Hawaiians, they are descendents of pineapple pickers with a smidgen of Hawaiian blood. I doubt if any of these locals had even 50% Hawaiian blood, after 30 years in Hawaii I've only met a handful of locals who could claim 50% Hawaiian blood.

[@mrunknown2341]

Let's be honest most of the world has never even heard of a micronesian let alone what they look like lol

[@ShineyFaceJr]

I'm micronisian myself and I agree lmao

[@reginaann7792]

You ain't lying. I live in NC. When I met my daughters dad, he had to show me on a map where he's from. I'd never heard of it. Now I'm all over youtube trying to educate myself on Micronesians for my daughter.

[@mrunknown2341]

@@reginaann7792 that's cute you're a real one

[@islandguy6928]

Foreigners aren’t worthy to learn about who we are,our ways of life,&lands.Look at what happened to Hava’i.

[@WheresWhere-lx5ti]

Hao'vai it's what I called local Hawaiian,hao'le is to sweet for you locals😂

[@jackychan2562]

Not all microneisan are bad some good some bad we are raise up in different island's Aloha to my Polynesian brothers

[@darcietag2717]

Jacky chan That’s just like there are bad Polynesian good Polynesian good African American and bad etc....

[@rensonntongeni83]

*bad humans good humans

[@Brudah-Man]

Every race have there bad batch and good batch

[@karlaromano14]

@Humble Grumble he never said Micronesian was Polynesian

[@karlaromano14]

@Humble Grumble i do have a brain lmao

[@ijuslykwach]

How is "racism towards Micronesian in Hawaii" even a thing?? Hawaii is just a a racist state, TOWARDS EVERY RACE!!!!!!

[@marcyulep-souza1302]

Forth generation born and raised here in Hawai'i, and I never realized that this is true. We cut down all races for one reason or another. Sometimes in fun, sometimes in disdain. Yet we are known as the aloha state, welcoming all to our shores. People need to realize that there are bad people, lazy people, stupid people, mean people of all ethnicities, white, black, asian, european, hispanic, etc. You can be bad no matter where you come from. Let's not pass judgement on any particular people because of their demographic or culture.

[@ShineyFaceJr]

That....is actually true

[@kimberlyfendt8282]

I am white living on the Big Island. The racism is horrible towards many of us. I feel for all races who live in fear in their own homes because one group literally threatens to kill you, beat you etc. Because they believe you don't belong there. Its really sad.

[@onlyrene3]

LITERALLY, them islanders hating on other islanders, that don’t make sense

[@192OOIDJJ3]

Nowadays, people in Hawaii accept all races except the Micronesians. You could just see the snobby faces.

[@SusanDianeHowell]

The social stereotyping here described seems more like a national origin discrimination, rather than racism. While Micronesia is a region, which consists of thousands of islands in the Western Pacific Ocean, the four islands of the 'Federated States of Micronesia' is a sovereign state which has entered into termed agreements with the United States.

[@uts4448]

I agree but It’s not just the Federated States. Palau and the Marshall Islands are in this Compact of Free Association as well. And people like to group us all together like we’re all the same. Trust me. It’s racism. There’s over 20 different groups of Micronesians. We don’t all chew betel nut. Betel nut is not something we all do. Some cultures like the Yapese and Palauans do it. We don’t all depend on welfare. Just like everyone else, we have some who work and some who do depend on welfare. The nuclear bomb testings happened in the Marshall Islands. That’s something that happened to the Marshallese, not all of us. The skirts that they see on women is mostly worn by the Chuukese and Pohnpeians. Not the other Micronesians. You know. But people dont really care to think. It’s just all of us put together with the same ignorant stereotypes.

[@SusanDianeHowell]

@@uts4448 I visited the Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu Island, HI and relished the many flavors of the South Pacific. Although glamorized as an attraction for tourists, the presentation did depict cultural distinctions and celebrated the diversity in the islands. Seems reasonable with the islands being separated, each island people would develop their own distinct art, social orders and customs. For the same reason you mention, I would resist the "person of color" trend ideology being passed through the social media. Clumps everyone together and denies each of their individual orientation and family cultural identity.

[@uts4448]

@@SusanDianeHowell i apologize. I know what you mean. I just meant it’s not a national discrimination of just the Federated states of Micronesia. It’s many nations being discriminated as one group. I also understand what you mean about the whole “people of color” thing. That just seems like a way to separate everyone from white people. Which I don’t see why we need to separate ourselves from other people based on the color of their skin. There are good white people. Trust me. I don’t throw the word “racist” at every opportunity. I know when people make racist jokes. Its fine. Its just jokes. But it’s the times when people are upset and say things like we come to Hawaii and spit betel nut everywhere, also cause a lot of crime, and take all the welfare like they really believe in these stereotypes.

[@SusanDianeHowell]

@@uts4448 Do they even have betel nuts in Hawaii? Posture and dress for your self-prescribed role and live on. You are far from a stereotype.

[@uts4448]

@@SusanDianeHowell Thanks. They do. Either grown or probably imported. Like at the Asian stores.

[@melissamiller2696]

Almost every one of these comments is inaccurate, exaggerated, emotional, angry, and fact free. If you were in a house together I'd send you all to your own rooms without dinner.

[@jasonyahtman8889]

Wait, so are you against micronesians or....?

[@islandguy6928]

Be silent Karen.Go fix your failing marriage and leave this matter to us Islanders.

[@princetonjohnny6803]

Being in foreign places for so long isn't ok when not respecting their cultures & laws cuz when positive acts arise, jealousy comes; for negative attitudes, discrimination is introduced. It's true and I agree. I rather enjoy home in Micronesia, than being call a cockroach & other negative names out there...Yeah, I'm still breathing freshly back home with an endless love of brown pride

[@rmdh9110]

This is a great conversation about discrimination. There is discrimination everywhere due to lack of education, understanding, and communication amongst different ethnicities. Discrimination will never end but we can all do our part in preventing it from getting worse. The media has publicized a number of criminal acts by Micronesians in Hawaii. It leaves the impression that has resulted in the discrimination that is taking place. I've worked, managed, and hired micronesians and it's difficult some times because when some of them get their paycheck, they celebrate and drink more than they should and don't show up for work the next day. Some are great workers when they are at work but will no show no call and you never hear from them again. It's challenging because you give them an opportunity to earn an honest living to provide for a better life and they don't show appreciation. I know there are good people and think more needs to be done to promote this in the media so people will think differently or be more objective.

[@undadsta4406]

Thank you! Adam Keawe

[@Itsjustvaleerie]

Marshallese pride🇲🇭

[@Ryan-ix6dt]

Here in Guam it’s the same but not towards the Palauans or Marshallese. Pretty much just the fsm Micronesians especially the chuukese.

[@celestekeen4837]

Jarred Jay wow throwin us under the bus cuz? How you na ask to not be discriminated against and then discriminate in the same sentence. Fair share of bad and good going round no matter where your blood from. I have family good god fearing hardworking people and family who are mean drunks and what nots. WHO DOESN’T? Open your mind before you open your mouth fam.

[@uts4448]

@Jarred Jay The reason why there’s more bad Chuukese is because there is more chuukese. Chuukese make up half the population of FSM. Everybody has there good people and bad people. Chuukese just has more because there’s more of us. Duh Hello. Don’t act like everyone in Yap perfect. Y’all have bad people too. So what? Doesn’t mean Yapese are bad people. How does putting the Chuukese down benefit you? People who hate Micronesians in general don’t know the difference between you and me. We’re on the same team.

[@jeansiminaka4482]

DON'T BE. RACIM JUST BE YOU'RE. PEOPLE

[@charitywilliam5561]

Y'all need to chill because not all Micronesian are bad ok and for all y'all people who kept saying we don't pay tax honey we do the same way you are ok and calling my people a bunch of cockroaches is not funny what you should do is look in the mirror because that's something to laugh at😂😂sorry not sorry💁

[@waihale]

Thank you for sharing

[@smallislandenormousculture3023]

This hatred continues down the road.Against their fellow island kin.Then they should stop boasting about being "ThE BeSt SeAfErErS In ThE WoRlD".Remember Papa Mau? a MICRONESIAN sea master who taught them how to navigate which later became revived and spread throughout all of Polynesia since the original tradition died out due to western contact,influence, or christianity.

[@rching5039]

The federal government made the deal with the micronesions and so should fund them not the state of Hawaii

[@patrickrpedrus747]

Compact Impact funding pays for what ever services Micronesians use. However, feds don't keep promises all the time.

[@steveschott4566]

R Ching That is a stupid post. Hawaii is a US state.

[@jakubmoc7124]

I agree..I live on ohuahu and an half Tongan but grew up on the mainland..I've never seen a Micronesian till I went to Hawaii and I feel for them having to sustain that..nit inly with the homeless they send there but now the Micronesian on welfare.. spitting all over Honolulu and ruining the island..I saw that my first week and the local hawaiins gave me the run down on what is happening here..I couldn't believe it.....I feel for them..they need to worry about the hawaiins and not the Micronesian they put here along with the homeless from the mainland

[@jakubmoc7124]

@@steveschott4566 umm..it was actually stolen and should not be a state..why are you commenting if tour nit from Hawaii

[@192OOIDJJ3]

Open your eyes

[@marvmahuka9531]

No person should be treated like nothing! But the united states has still not taken care of the many natives of Hawaii and still add to the population here. I don't hate anyone white brown black but it's not right that the USA doesn't acknowledge the fact that hawaiians are homeless in their own land but yet they keep letting people come here and live here while they never take care of the natives of this land

[@k.4th1een]

did not know what Micronesians were going thru in Hawaii, thank u for this video.

[@aavogideon3958]

I don’t know why people talk like that but I’m at Islander there islanders and we Micronesian we look like the same

[@charleyjr.iriarte7428]

We should learn how to take criticism. The things that they are saying are not necessarily false. An overwhelming majority of us are quite entitled! Ironically, we hated them but chose to stay anyway.

[@TheDabiyog]

I dont live in hawaii and im a micronesian residing in the main land and i saw a documentary 2 yrs ago about Hawaiians crying about the islands of Hawaii that the US goverment stole it from them, so calling people roaches is not right cause to me you are the roaches to your land that was taken away from your ancestors, it just blow my mind when i landed in hawaii and saw hawaiians being homeless in their own land.

[@MrGanja34]

Not all micros are bad. I live and hawaii and work with some of them. There are some that are really stupid and dirty. And the are some that are not.

[@skerhnekia5762]

Lol all I can say we Chuukese as Micronesian no one own us!!!

[@808coopergirl]

They could’ve relocate to American Samoa! Makes more sense! Continental US even better

[@sirenjamz4443]

im micro and i live in hawaii and people think im hawaiian bc i don't look like a micronesian..... i remember being called a roach in schuu jus 4 being a micronesian :/

[@jay6847]

Bruhhh way are y’all hating 🤨 what did we do to y’all 🫠

[@sokotengawanatewass4664]

Wich is the micronesian been on the island almost 20 thousand some years Ago

[@steveschott4566]

Where is the balance?

[@arnetrahughes2277]

I wonder if it is the native Hawaiians or those who emmigrated years ago who are the antagonists.

[@bonosos80]

Mix of both.

[@192OOIDJJ3]

Both, people in Hawaii(not all) think they're better then Micronesians but they get laughed at from people in the mainland. People in mainland think state of HI are less educated in general.

[@cripgang1569]

The born in Hawaii ones.Not the native’s 😂😂

[@joevip76]

KZbin algorithm is not doing a good job spreading the message across, must be another barrier we also face 👀, shame on you

[@edwenretutal5831]

Its the young ones! I know 1st hand about them!!

[@joelpluis7936]

You american don't know about us Micronesia

[@sonjayvlogs5538]

We are one love one💙y'all can

[@granta3044]

Here's the thing, if you are an immigrant, you need to change a little in order to fit in, you can keep your values but you can't ruin the public parks which are for everyone. There are good micronesians as well as despicable micronesians. The good ones can't get mad at people who get mad at the bad micronesians. They are getting mad at what is ruining their home.

[@A1blkmanPanAfricanPatriach]

POTUS, Give (Liberal Hawaiian Politicians), California, Michigan, Florida, New York City and State Governments what they are pushing for; Economic Bankruptcy. Sanctuary City and State governments seek the collapse, civil discourse leading to possible martial law within its jurisdictions. Only by the fortitude, leadership, and courage of President Trump will rights of sanctuary citizenry be protected and restored. MSSGA, MAKE SANCTUARY STATES GREAT AGAIN.

[@thebean3885]

Indonesia??

[@georgiathang5188]

No, Micronesia

[@Ghost.187.]

Indonesia is Asia !

[@stevenlibmad1626]

some of these micronesian are serving in the US military. so focus on something else

[@pablobrown8745]

They always say Micronesians immigrant to Hawaii ok that's true but my question is don't you native Hawaiians find yourselves immigrant to your homeland?

[@jackychan2562]

Im micronesian niwitin inemi im leave Hawaii right now im going to find job in china

[@hanzjensen2154]

Try New Zealand

[@soumwarkechioto8603]

Haha mwa met Jacky Chan

[@maerosepanabe5606]

Lmao bread fruit jacky

[@kaitanaka3468]

Ya New Zealand could be great

[@076ib3]

Let's be honest, yall drink too much and can't handle yourselves, always be looking for problems

[@808coopergirl]

Why Hawaii? Hawaii is already over populated. Why couldn’t they relocate where there’s more room??

[@rreeann]

Who’s “they”? Your comment can literally go for any other race who’s not indigenous to Hawaii. But you obviously want to nit-pick on Micronesians. & FYI there are Micronesians across the nation, not just in Hawai’i.

[@islandguy6928]

Your people shouldn’t have bombed our islands in the first place.Enjoy the repercussion.

[@192OOIDJJ3]

Micronesians can go where they please, white man took over and allowed them to tag along. 😢😊

[@playc.holder6432]

Expensive

[@lukesein687]

Why was AJ+ on white feminism taken down by KZbin

[@steveschott4566]

The attitude comes from observation.

[@masao3550]

Steve Schott what kind of observations?

[@kira2hot4you37]

Then your probably only observing what u want to observe.

[@mannysoou2213]

hahaha!! typical racist comment. I learned that from observation also

[@jeansiminaka4482]

SO! Doesn't mean that you born i USA but you guys are still micronesia just remember that ieventhogh we're born in USA but we stillicronesia.

[@Mr.Spanky]

As a mainlander from Arizona Apache🌵⛰️🌵 Wilderness raise by wolves exc. I curious if there are any Famous shaman's that have deep connection to the island spirits of Oahu you know of any geologist/meteorologist/cryptologist? Also what is where is Micronesia is it any island in the open ocean or near Indonesia we all just need 10 feet and community I get emotionally charged at anything so I steb back less it leads to sin

[@j.r.freeman9420]

Simply put Micronesian are the distant cousins of Hawaiians(Polynesian) and yes micronesia is a region in the pacific ocean

[@missroseiam]

Almost all of the shamans were women back when they were still more spiritualy based! Not so much anymore..

[@patrickfarrelly3230]

If you are from the mainland or other places besides Hawaii, mainly Oahu in central Oahu, you will see why the locals have hatred for them. It is true for most, not all that they are lazy and just want to collect free money and not work hard as most locals do. You have to live there to understand the hate.

[@fuckstevejobs6879]

Still no excuse. Go to Cali and see all the gangbanging Samoans yet people in California love the Samoan community & they do recognize there are bad apples but they are smart enough not to generalize all the Samoans, unlike Hawaii Locals

[@missroseiam]

This is what I have heard as in them being known to have as many kids as possible to get as many benefits as possible is their claim to fame sorta speak therefore taking more than their fair share and therefore taxing the system harshly 🎵 My personal experience has been they are defiant, lazy, rude and can't seem to hold a job for long because of not being able to follow basic rules that everyone else does on a job. Or is it something to do with this generation or a bad combination of both? IDK tho I wish I had had a better experience🎶

[@temarikel8674]

I think her pronounciation of ung-gel-ung-gel is racist!!!!! Lol what a joke. Couldn't be bothered to research a bit beforehand.

[@iakopfelix9330]

We were here before any other races came to hawaii..sooo not new to hawaii

[@missroseiam]

History goes back way farther than that ❤

[@uttamk.shrestha3775]

no publick

[@channel-ws5gj]

I attended a for profit 4 year university in Northwest Arkansas. (UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS)I was promised a high paying degree and everything (NOT GUARANTEED... OF "COURSE" )The only problem was... the program director at that time (high trumo support wave) was heavily biased... NOT POLITICALLY MOTIVATED TRUMPH CARD.....

[@YouPoorTing]

Welfare good in Hawaii No need work just make babies It depends what part of Micronesia you come from is true, get micros who hate micros lol

[@alexcarter8807]

In a way I have to agree, my family fell on hard times and my mom got rent, money for utils and food, we got medical and dental care, on welfare. Mom had to work like 20 hours a week and if she was unemployed for a bit that was OK too. Mom didn't start out intending to go on welfare though.

[@dadoopooh820]

@Uspatriot219 Gainz I can tell you're* American based on your English

[@ClarkKent-tg6ls]

Nobody intended to end up on welfare.

[@FairladyS130]

So why did they leave their home country? Economic migrants, suck it up.

[@shane2077]

For a better life. Same thing all immigrants do when they go the U.S.

[@temarikel8674]

@@shane2077 go get a better life, but don't go to another country to go on welfare. Pathetic

[@shane2077]

@@temarikel8674 lol I never said o was an immigrant. I’m not, does not mean that I can’t be understanding of others situations.

[@temarikel8674]

@@shane2077 I get it. This wasn't directed at you in that sense. I actually agree with you. I don't ever blame anyone for bettering themselves. It takes guts and courage to uproot to move to another country. But one should understand that's its very hard, and he or she better be prepared to put in the time and effort.

[@shane2077]

@@temarikel8674 you are absolutely right. It’s a tough world so I find I’d rather try to be understanding of others situations rather than making it more difficult for them by judging or anything along those lines.

[@N9RX7X6NG]

Spray Raid!!!!!!!!

[@Glen-md1ir]

Micronesians could aspire to be great Americans if our immigration laws were better.Must speak english,must have proof of employment upon arrival,proof of residence,and absolutely not eligible for entitlements for the first five years.

[@fuckstevejobs6879]

So Micronesians can enlist in the military yet you don’t think they should be eligible for entitlements ?

[@marcosoichy1017]

Fake Aloha

[@ClarkKent-bi7oq]

Not Everyone Get Aloha.

[@raymondjames5035]

I live on the Big Island of Hawaii and live in a low-income apartment complex and many are my neighbors. They are treated differently largely because of their style of language, a variation of pidgin, the difficulty of understanding. The racism against them is minor. Being Caucasian I am called "haole" which in the original Hawaiian Dictionary by U of H Press means that I have no breath with the underlying meaning being "no soul." If that isn't the most racist term on the planet, I don't know what is. Hawaii is highly racist towards whites. Blacks, Micronessians, and Marshall Islanders have a cruise compared to whites.

[@illlli7469]

Raymond James I heard Hawaiians call Micronesians roaches and don’t even like to visit a restaurant with Micronesian workers.

[@illlli7469]

Raymond James id also like to add I’ve also seen unwarranted attacks on whites by Hawaiians, so bold they post it up online

[@raymondjames5035]

I'm not aware of this or the slur.

[@cnnnpc4351]

it's not like whites destroyed their island and reduced the natives to less than 10%

[@raymondjames5035]

Apparently you know little about Hawaii.

[@kj3rd2657]

I lived around Micronesian Peoples in 2018 for one year in Hawaii and to me they are just like any other peoples I seen in the US and other countries! You have the good one and you have the bad one. I seen both sides of Micronesian Peoples and to me they are 50/50% of good & bad. I think most people in Hawaii are seeing the bad side and that's why they are getting a bad name there. I also have good Micronesian Friends who are very good to me and I am good to them. Some I help them to get a job. From what I seen, they are also hard working people. I hope this will help others to just get to know Micronesian People more and you will have a much better understanding of them.

[@masaokustin1341]

Because they scared of Micronesian people lol....cheeeoooo