How the US STOLE Hawaii

[@mailedaniels3870]

As a native Hawaiian, THANK YOU for shedding light on our problems here in Hawaii to your followers. Lots of mainlanders come here not knowing ANY history of Hawaii and disregard everything we say bc of their lack of prior knowledge of OUR history.

[@deoccupyhawaii6268]

We're ending the occupation kanaka. Repatriate with Occupied Forces Hawaii Army.

[@nickye4115]

I would love to learn Hawaiian traditions when I come to visit.

[@alohaandchillohana]

Iʻm half Hawaiian, live in Hawaiʻi and am terrorized on a regular basis. Most of the people in Honolulu are not Hawaiian and donʻt care about our culture at all. Except when Mauna Kea got international press and then they all put "we stand with mauna kea" stickers on their social media pictures.

[@mamanope1678]

My husband is Hapa Hoale, his mother’s side is/was there. He’s currently landlocked, but wants to go back next year. I’m learning the history, customs, and as time goes on, more and more recipes (his late and wonderful mother left her recipe books to the kids) and if we stay stateside, I want to open up a Hawaiian bakery and possibly a small specialty restaurant with foods that the other places don’t do. Though I’m told that Las Vegas is so occupied by Hawaiians that it’s called the 9th island. 🤷🏻‍♀️ What I’m saying is that if a person is going to travel to somewhere that different, they SHOULD learn about the place and their customs, culture, and respect the people. Sorry if I ramble, I’m on pain meds right now

[@mousemd]

I know the natives went through some stuff. I watch this, I will have a better idea. Your poor people 😥

[@terrahlynch5302]

My dad passed away on Monday. I used to tell him the things I’ve learned from your dark history episodes and we would go down rabbit holes trying to learn more info and get absolutely lost in it for hours at a time. You really do be bringing families together.

[@sallylang2576]

So sorry you lost your Dad 🙏🏻

[@terrahlynch5302]

@@sallylang2576 it’s okay. He lost his own dad about 2 years ago, so it brings me peace knowing they may be reunited ❤️

[@trungmuoicasshoi9976]

That is so sweet, my dad and i never had that bond, I miss the days when i was in kindergarten and we would do all these fun stuff together. Im glad u and ur dad stuck together til the very end, spending every moment in happiness, may ur dad rest in peace now ❤

[@ashleycoker2686]

My mom and I do this! I was in foster care growing up and we never bonded she really does bring families together 💛by the way I’m sorry to hear about your dad

[@bunch_o_racket]

❤️

[@tashiaschiller1213]

I’m Hawaiian and the fact that you, my FAVORITE KZbinR, are covering this dark history, just made my entire year 😩😭❤️

[@deoccupyhawaii6268]

We're ending the occupation. Repatriate with Occupied Forces Hawaii Army and vote as a Hawaiian national.

[@myaaolani6739]

Queen Liliuokalani was locked in her own palace as prisoner.💔 She also (while being held captive) wrote the amazing, famous, and still sung today, song “Aloha ‘Oe” ❤️

[@kathleenkaleookalanismith8724]

Yeppppppp

[@freddie488]

Not fun....just sad. Poor woman :(

[@alexandravanzile3602]

this comment reminded me of that tik tok girl whos like “fun fact, actually really really sad fact”

[@milknhoneyhoney]

That song has always made me cry, even before I knew the whole story of it. It's so beautiful and so so sad

[@IamGaby]

Not fun just history

[@amberraescholtz8361]

Bailey, as a Hawaiian born & raised in the islands , mahalo nui loa for covering this… many of the US are ignorant to the illegal annexation of Hawai’i.. we were never meant to be apart of the US..

[@beckoninglight16]

Maybe we should undo it, honestly.

[@alimarpr1110]

you should be freed

[@deoccupyhawaii6268]

We're ending the occupation kanaka, repatriate with Occupied Forces Hawaii Army.

[@deoccupyhawaii6268]

@@beckoninglight16 repatriate

[@raquelnicole392]

I love that you covered this story, it’s truly heartbreaking to hear how Hawaiians lost their land! Please do a story on Puerto Rico, this same story is currently playing out Puerto Rico right now! Please bring awareness to this problem!! I love you Bailey!!

[@kenyagomez9240]

I was thinking the same. PR should be next.

[@Those.who.stay.silent.consent]

Or maybe Palestine since soon, at the rate they are being decimated or transformed into silent barely breathing sac of meat, there will be no direct witness left to recount the horrors perpetuated by the state of Israel , an ethnic cleansing per the UN and non government agencies’ multiple reports.. cleansing aided financially and supported by North America , and the "big 5 " of Europe. If you don’t know how and by who Palestine was taken from them the natives to create a Zionist state ,as a form of reparation for EUROPE’S Genocide, I encourage you to look it up. It’s even more mind blowing, since other countries made a coalition, and came came in the country and told the inhabitants : now half of your lands isn’t yours anymore. If you refuse we are ready for war. those people we are forcing on you have more legitimate rights to have this land than you, even if they left centuries ago… in the Talmud Israel is a promise land to the Jews, we are just following the books guys sorry, Kay bubye now, y’all play nice.

[@upgrade101]

And the Philippines also. 51st states are so disenfranchised.

[@Butttercup22]

Oh yes!!

[@nic.fern13]

YESSS!! Bailey - look up the film "La Operacion" !

[@shreyalove715]

as a polynesian woman, thank you bailey for explaining the real truth of my home that so many consider just a vacation spot

[@meltingpointcreations1457]

If my family and I were to visit Hawaii some day, do you have recommendations for where we can go to do some learning? Also, do you have recommendations on where to find out places we should not visit? I know there are sacred areas, and I do not want to offend anyone at all.

[@laynie5904]

@@meltingpointcreations1457 as someone born and raised in Hawaii, but is not a Hawaiian herself, I think the main thing to understand is that it is your ‘kuleana’ or responsibility to learn Hawaiian culture before you plan your visit. It is not on the locals or kanaka maoli (meaning native Hawaiian) to teach you about a land that was stolen from them and their ancestors. Many native Hawaiians struggle to keep their land due to colonization. Native Hawaiians can’t even afford their own land. And it’s not about money for kanaka Maoli, the land or ‘āina(land and sea) holds a cultural history that is not taught to mainstream Americans. It’s about a deep connection to the land, spirits and ancestors. Hawaii’s economy as it stands today does rely on tourism (even tho kanaka maoli knew how to sustain themselves off of the land in the first place), but there is a way to travel correctly! Especially in a place as magical as Hawaii. But that magic does not belong you, it belongs to the Hawaiians who have always felt the spirit and taken care of THEIR home

[@meltingpointcreations1457]

@@laynie5904 thank you for this, I will remember. My kids are not old enough for big educational travel (and my finances aren’t mature enough either 😆😩) but I love to learn and so do they. So we’d love to visit places with major history and culture that we can learn and experience, I do want to ensure we go about it respectfully.

[@BabyMango]

@@meltingpointcreations1457 it’s detrimental to vacation in Hawaii because the increase in visitors is raising housing prices and forcing native hawaiians into poverty and homelessness. It’s a large issue within the islands

[@shreyalove715]

@@carnage1284 because you are racist

[@TheHippie60]

As a native Hawaiian thank you for covering our sovereign nation. People on the mainland think hawai’i can’t survive without tourism, well we can. The Hawaiian Palace had electricity before the White House and the people knew how to sustain themselves off the land without help of the outside world who brought infectious diseases and illnesses such as measles, chicken pox, polio and tuberculosis killed thousands of Kanaka Maoli. The natives have been displaced by the U.S government & Stanford DOLE, who banned our language, hula and culture. Now the U.S Navy is poisoning our water with jet fuel (Red Hill) and trying to build another telescope on scared land. Billionaires aka Jeff Bezos & Mark Zuckerburg r buy most of the land which raises housing. Zuckerberg bought most of the land in Kauai 🤯Once again the colonizing continues.. Hope ur followers gain knowledge from our culture and respect the aina while visiting. Mahalo

[@chance2413]

Its called CONQUEST and all people practice it. Or did native Hawaiians never have wars for land before we arrived? Everyone pretends like taking land is a European idea...Nope, we're just the best at it. If Hawaiians had our technology, they would have colonized us instead.

[@royoko01]

@@chance2413 and if it was the other way around, you wouldn’t have any complaints and just be okay with it? You sound silly and spineless.

[@royoko01]

@Hilo Hi keep strong till the last aina! Aloha.

[@alaipaikai2722]

EŌ!!!!!

[@lucianaromulus1408]

@@chance2413 yeah I think people forget every group has done this, with extreme prejudice. Usually only reason one group comes out on top is because they are more advanced and thus have the means. No one is innocent lol.

[@nyleah411]

We went to Maui last year and it makes me angry how this happened. The Hawaiians are being priced out of their own native lands. THEY are what makes HAWAII Hawaii! 😡😡😡

[@JH-wl4yy]

Who wants another san francisco? or Hamptons in place of one fo THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE BIOMES ON EARTH. LLOLOLOLOL

[@TR1PL3Dz]

Thank you!! 🤙🏽

[@luckykanahele5518]

As a kanaka maoli ( indigenous native ) I appreciate seeing posts like these. Life here in hawaii is such a struggle because people move here over some fantasy that we live and play all year long when were just trying to survive and perpetuate what we have left that hasn’t already been taken. Mahalo. There is no hawaii without hawaiians

[@Bettersucksaul]

The best thing we can do is stop visiting Hawaii imo. Which is sad because its so beautiful.

[@nyleah411]

I think there should be laws in place that protect more of the land from over development. I think there are already stipulations on some places that you have to be native to buy that property. Which is brilliant!

[@mojams333]

My neighbor (who's over 100 years old) uncle was in the rebellion alongside the Queen. This history wasn't long ago. Thank you for covering this!!

[@appalachianvibesradioshow6283]

Whoa. That’s cool.

[@soKitBlonde]

my great(great great) uncle was the last Captain of the Royal Guards to the Queen. I am so glad she covered this

[@nolagirl2458]

@@soKitBlonde wow!! Yes this history isn't that long ago

[@msruag]

honestly imagine if the kingdom of hawaii never died?? the world wouldve been so much more different.

[@soKitBlonde]

@@msruag the Kingdom of Hawai'i still lives on through it's people! Kanaka Maoli are proud to be apart of it

[@EvilStrikesTrueCrimeChannel]

All history teachers need to be more like Bailey and the way she tells it like its gossip. I bet more kids would listen and learn. I hated history because I hated my teacher. Also hope you're doing ok Bailey 💕

[@alexismerrilldragonqueen]

I became a history teacher for this exact reason! Teachers should be guiding mentors, not authoritative bullies.

[@EvilStrikesTrueCrimeChannel]

@@alexismerrilldragonqueen exactly. I love hearing and learning about history but our teacher just loved making everyone miserable. Well done you for making it better for kids 😘

[@aleciakempton5068]

@@alexismerrilldragonqueen thank you! I had a history teacher in high school that made it fun, she made a class jeopardy game. I've been out of school almost 25 years and I can remember the Greek alphabet only bc of her way of singing it!

[@risstheaquarianj5051]

I had two history teachers like this 😂 it’s literally the best classes I had in high school ❤️❤️

[@frankiedankymemes]

Literally! I've started travelling around on google maps.. I'll drop my pin and walk around baha. Just doing that makes me so curious about the history of where I dropped my pin. Generally forcing me to research further! I'm currently trying to educate myself on my Ukranian Ancestory! I just feel with technology advancements and an attitude like Bailey's... Dare I say it.. learning about history could be... fun! 🤯🤯🤯 I'm an A+++ history student now 🤪 We're never too old to stop learning right? 💯

[@vitaplaysbadly]

I feel like Bailey is a perfect example of how young white Americans can acknowledge how dark American history is without getting defensive. Everyone should learn the truth, then we can grow from there.

[@lauraschultz8732]

Being able to observe both sides with no bias is truly a gift these days

[@MP-il8ys]

I've been thinking the same! There's all this fuss about what should be taught in schools out of fear of waning nationalism, when a realistic look in the mirror is what would actually help us solve our problems. It's weird that it's taking an entertaining KZbin channel to do the job.

[@virtualbutterfly99]

White Americans are so defensive about the US’ dark past it’s annoying

[@laleniaseifert296]

@@virtualbutterfly99 I think part of the reason white people get defensive, is because there is pressure to feel ashamed.

[@virtualbutterfly99]

@@laleniaseifert296 but they should let feel like that and acknowledge atrocities without feeling it’s attacking their personal image.

[@DarriFromHawaii]

I didn’t think she would really cover this since everyone wants to enjoy the beauty of our islands but don’t care to know the bloodshed behind how we got here 🙄 From a native thank you Bailey for this Dark history video ☺️

[@Nathan-Croft]

One of things i love about Bailey is that she talks about a lot of stories that others dare not

[@kathleenkaleookalanismith8724]

But that’s the point I’m sure. It belongs to the native Hawaiian people.

[@apriljk6557]

@@kathleenkaleookalanismith8724 Kanaka Moali correct?

[@kathleenkaleookalanismith8724]

@@apriljk6557 yes!

[@mariahparizal9870]

I recommend this as a topic and I’m so happy that our history is getting acknowledged!

[@TeeKing]

The internet should have a 'Teacher of the Year'. I recommend Bailey be the first awardee. Thanks for telling it like it *really* is, wuvvie.

[@ems90s]

Yes! Her and Thoughty2 teach me soooooo much information haha

[@AngDevigne]

"... because their mothers raised them right." - Bailey Sarian 👏👏👏

[@mirandasummerset]

bailey, can you do the f'd up story on Pocahontas? she literally is done so wrong in history imo, nobody ever captures the true sadness to her tale

[@kats9755]

Boosting this comment! People need to know the real story!

[@user-ks7vd5oy1r]

I know I loved the Disney move and in Jr high I looked up what actually happened and now I can't watch the movie ...... just makes me so sad how it all ended for her

[@barbaracorsini6304]

There is a movie called 'the new world' (I think) that is about Pocahontas and left me truly devastated after watching it. I didn't know the story before and had no idea it was so tragic for her. It's a great movie that I recommend to everybody.

[@mirandasummerset]

@@barbaracorsini6304 YES that movie is beautiful & so underrated too

[@vitaplaysbadly]

Absolutely, only thing is there are a few stories out there. All of them bad, tho.

[@kuunanimasitalo4578]

Just thought about the fact that different states are trying to erase certain dark parts of history and You have a podcast dedicated to Dark history. I’m here for it!

[@redwoodtrail]

What history aspects are being erased?

[@kuunanimasitalo4578]

@@redwoodtrail Critical race theory is banned in several states, states are also trying to change or ban how racial issues and history are taught in schools.

[@emvagabond2891]

@@kuunanimasitalo4578 critical race theory is not history about race lol it's a post modernist school of thought that tries to push the narrative that you must look at every aspect of your life through the lenses of race. I would recommend you read more about the creators of CRT, and not believe what you're being told because a lot of politicians are manipulating this topic.

[@kalaniblas9787]

I’m kanaka maoli (native Hawaiian) and I love that someone is finally educating people

[@reinadelaluz1573]

They basically killed queen Liliuokalani locking her in her palace because she didn’t want to sign Hawaii away. She was a smart woman and saw through them. I’m truly sorry what they did to Hawaiians.

[@truthspeaker8863]

they did horrible things to indigenous amereiicanas and AA Americans. complete SAVAGESS

[@blainejudd5693]

Not only that she had to watch her people killed, her land taken away and her palace turned into a brothel while she was locked away

[@stmeg2183]

I am a Hawaiian and we don't need your sorrys we need ppl to protest for it back

[@reinadelaluz1573]

@@stmeg2183 Well I can be sorry and protest, i lived in Hawaii for a long time, I know how beautiful Hawaiian culture and people are and I care, not just here to say sorry. I protested and donated for Manua kea. I stand with not just Hawaiians but anyone who is being wronged by US. Cause what they have done and are doing, that’s not what I want to be represented as. The sad reality is US isn’t going to just let Hawaii go like that. Just like how they are doing to Puerto Rico and what they did to Marshall Islands. it’s going to take a lot. I haven’t seen any protests as big as Manua kea since then. But if I can help in any way I will..

[@NgienRoach]

There’s so much that the US has done to the pacific islands and never have they acknowledged what they’ve done. Especially towards the Hawaiian islands and the Marshall Islands.

[@michaelpettersson4919]

There are plenty of nuclear cleanup jobs to be done and radioactive waste to dig up and move of islsnds where it shouldn't be.

[@darlingdeb7010]

Heck, don't leave out the Spanish and the Europeans. The US is extremely new to the game.

[@jayyyyyyeeeeee]

Yup even towards Tokelau. A tiny dot in the pacific ocean. Took one of our atolls Olohega aka Swains Island. Just couldn't help themselves 😔

[@MusicLovingFool1]

Maybe because the English aka British tried to take over the world for past how many centuries? Most of the continents are ruled by England or the Vatican aka Jesuits in one way or another. None have truly achieved freedom from the royals...just saying.

[@someones_daughter_]

Who else is overjoyed that Bailey started doing a historical series? I'm not even a big history buff but she adds so much flair to these stories it's impossible to leave before she's done

[@hennadahling]

The history of Hawaiʻi is dark and still a very sensitive subject to natives. From a kānaka maoli, one of the most important things to remember when visiting Hawaiʻi is to just be respectful. Respect the land, the people, and the culture. If you’re self aware and appreciative, the locals will love you back hundredfold and treat you like family. They’re quick to love but quick to check you too 😂🤙🏼

[@myTERAexperience]

Should be respectful no matter where you go. Sadly many people forget that. 😔 Aloha. 🤙

[@hennadahling]

@@myTERAexperience I agree! I now live in the mainland. Every visit back home to Hawaiʻi, the instant aloha and warmth I feel is indescribable 🙏🏼 Definitely not with everyone, but you know what I mean 😅

[@kellynn739]

@Al Stewart I personally would go visit museums dedicated to that sort of thing. I first learned about the history at a museum on Maui. The curators will likely be happy to answer any questions.

[@hennadahling]

I’ve tried replying back 5 times now. I think my comment is getting marked as spam? Can anyone see this?

[@jakes9450]

@@hennadahling yes I see it

[@Sadcatsam727]

As a native, thank you for shedding light on this. There is still a lot of issues (like water quality, lack of respect for cultural/spiritual places, etc.) so I am very grateful that you’ve covered this topic!

[@deoccupyhawaii6268]

We're ending the 129 year occupation using international law. Repatriate with Occupied Forces Hawaii Army.

[@ganjahfairy1557]

Fun fact: Queen Liliuokalanis while held prisoner in her own Palace and forced to sign her country away or suffer the death of her people wrote a diary that was found in 1993 hidden under the float boards of her Palace on Oahu that started the sovereign movement.

[@totto79121]

That palace is the Iolani Palace and absolutely beautiful.

[@mailove4Jah]

True - Queen Liliuokalani was imprisoned in her own palace and forced to abdicate her throne, to save her people from blood shed. Her diaries have been published and are an EXCELLENT primary source of what was happening during the overthrow. “was found in 1993 hidden under the float boards of her palace on Oahu that started the sovereign movement.” Uuuh nooo.. it’s hard to know when “the movement” started because this belligerent, prolonged occupation has always come against resistance. The renaissance of 1993 came about because it was 100 years from the overthrow and Clinton signed the (bs) apology bill, leading to the (bs) Akaka bill. If you look it up, Liliu’s diaries were turned over to the Territory 4 yrs after her death, and were sitting in the State Archives. What I’ve learned about the HSA is there’s an allotted time that needs to pass before artifacts/articles can be released to or viewed by the general public

[@AmyHoldaway27]

@@totto79121 it is!! I want to go again. Recently our neighbors had an estate sale and they had her book, so I have it now ☺️ I’m excited to read it ♥️

[@kawaiinekonee]

YES! As a Kanaka Maoli, thank you so much for covering this! My family and I have been priced out of our home and have to live on the mainland now. My extended family are muti-generational households to be able to afford to live at home. Plus the mass amounts of temporary housing leaves us with EXTREMELY limited permanent housing, and that is only IF you can afford it.

[@whossoul]

That's what happened to my husband too. He's a native Hawaiian, his family had to leave Hawaii as a teen because they couldn't afford to live there anymore. It kills him that our kids won't get to grow up on the land they belong on. There's a huge Hawaiian population here in Washington that all had to leave for the same reason. People look at Hawaiis story as history but it's not, it's still happening.

[@kawaiinekonee]

@@whossoul Yes, the fight is still persisting and we still have traitors in our local government like Ige who continually choose to make decisions against the better living of the Kanaka and locals. I'm in Oregon, and all of us here have the same story unfortunately as well.

[@MeghanBean]

: o ... this is so sad

[@deoccupyhawaii6268]

We're ending the 129 year occupation using international law. Repatriate with Occupied Forces Hawaii Army.

[@kazyxe]

As someone who has grown up in Australia it confused me so much when I found out hawaii was apart of the usa, it always felt really out of place, it was always presented as like Americas private holiday resort and not an actual state

[@ashleighbadrock3085]

Same, I live in Wales and never would have thought that Hawaii was part of America. That's baffling.

[@adribby]

We are the red headed step child of the USA they talk about us in passing, use us for their needs but pretend we don’t exist. we didn’t wanna be adopted 🤣

[@kalaiolele8796]

I am Kanaka Maoli, born and raised on Moloka'i, but I've lived and traveled throughout Latin America and whenever people ask me where I'm from, I never say the US and always say, with Pride, "Hawai'i". 99% of the people here think that Hawai'i is still an independent state. When I tell them the truth about the act of war and illegal occupation, the Majority of Latinos are not surprised. "Así es Estados Unidos, siempre quiere más"

[@caligoldsg]

Right... born here in America there are alot of things we are not taught. Sad

[@jella_joe]

There are a lot of places like Hawaii...... Look into USA Territories.

[@JeyJellybean]

Bailey should sell this dark history book so we can read along with her. I'd totally buy one lol

[@catholiccrusader5328]

Me too.

[@cici411]

SAME! Best comment. Lol.

[@laurac86]

I don’t think the book actually has the stories she tells in it but it would cool if they made one!!

[@kristineolver3268]

I'm pretty sure her book is actually blank

[@cici411]

If you actually watch the videos, you'd see it's not blank bruh.

[@vip5hawol-deehirota]

YES we need everyone to know the truth of our home Thank you for making a video on this, Bailey ♡

[@KarebelleMissKarebear]

I have always been drawn to Hawaii. I CANT WAIT to actually visit - this was enlightening for sure!

[@JemiQui77]

I'm so sorry that more people don't know...I'd never heard this until this video.

[@808cupcakes]

Mahalo for spreading the history of Hawaii. Not a lot of people know the history of what happened to our islands🤙🏽

[@deoccupyhawaii6268]

We're ending the 129 year occupation using international law. Repatriate with Occupied Forces Hawaii Army.

[@beth4312]

as a native Hawaiian, I’m so happy to see this video! thank you Bailey for spreading the truth of what happened to the kingdom. unlike other states where the history of that territory is taught, our public school system here completely omits this part of Hawaii’s history. beyond that, even the most “progressive” history textbooks only include a vague, three-sentence summary of the crimes that were committed against our people and government. if anyone would like further reading, my two favorite documents are the kū’ē petitions as well as another document that I can’t remember the name of (believed to be written by Joseph Nāwahī) which calls the insurgents “common pirates.” roast of the century.

[@deoccupyhawaii6268]

Are you aware that Hawaii has been occupied for 129 years?

[@amandapower5475]

As a native in Oklahoma, I just want to add that our history is extremely passed over as well. Oklahoma history is even a requirement, but they ignored all the colonialism. Oklahoma was supposed to be native land after the Trail of Tears, yet schools here still celebrate a “pioneer day” where kids dress as settlers and stake claim to land. This is why CRT is important, everything has been completely bleached. This video was extremely well done though and I learned so much about Hawaii. Probably my favorite video by Bailey.

[@MelanieLaurenK]

As someone of Hawaiian decent, it’s amazing how much information is coming to light online lately about Hawaiian history.👏🏼 Thank you for bringing this to light for others!

[@jazzmia123]

My heart breaks so deeply for the Native Hawaiian (hope I’m saying that correctly). Your people were very strong through soul, heart, strength, and courage! Especially the late Queen I love that she stuck by her people no matter what.

[@jxn1056]

💯🥰♥️

[@mkaylor121]

The Hawaiian people call themselves kanaka maoli now. 😁

[@ximar0ckstrx]

If your heart breaks for them (as it should) please pay attention to what is being done in and to the people of Puerto Rico. History is repeating itself. And no one seems to care

[@lizatocool4u584]

@@ximar0ckstrx Puerto Rico is suffering a lot, everyone should know about the story of PR so as Hawaii

[@deoccupyhawaii6268]

Native Hawaiian is a term of American citizen, those with aboriginal blood are called kanaka maoli.

[@faithyourfear6401]

I turned 5 in 1959. In first grade, I remember what a big deal it was that Hawaii became our 50th state, right behind Alaska. I have lived thru some interesting times, as all generations do. I couldn't have handled some of these awful truths as a child. As an adult, I feel a responsibility to the truth, no matter where it leads. Thank you for delivering it in such an entertaining fashion. It kept my attention!

[@JH-wl4yy]

I am heartened and inspired by your perspective. Thank you!

[@ShowtuneZ2]

I did a report on Queen Liliuokalani in high school and my history teacher thought I made her up. Didn't think she was real. Had to actually bring the book I read about her.

[@KayleyAnneF]

😵

[@Casca1997Berserk]

@@KayleyAnneF Your history teacher should've been fired.

[@kuuipotoddactor6385]

🙄🤦‍♀️

[@maryeckel9682]

That's depressing

[@jessfeliciano9680]

That's scary and very alarming. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@greeneyekanaka6704]

Bailey! This is why I love you. Trying to help us put our true history out there. Mahalo piha for doing this video AND for putting in the time to get accurate research. Your pronounciations aren’t totally off and you got the pronunciation of Liliu’okalani right which is a hard one for many. This video is much appreciated! Mahalo nui 💙💙💙

[@bBeuh2992]

Ahhh Bailey, I love your videos. As a native Hawaiian, thank you for talking about this! So many mainlanders are ignorant to our history and I’ve heard that the schools there who do “teach” about Hawaiian history tell a totally different or wrong story.

[@annathompson6810]

I believe it the US hides the truth about the US so bad I absolutely believe they would about Hawaii as well 🤦🤷🤦

[@jessicacross4673]

So history really hasn’t changed much huh? Old, white rich men coming in demanding things they don’t have a right to and throwing a fit if they don’t get their way. I am so sorry for this beautiful place. I am glad Bailey is telling us the history we should have learned in school. If we don’t learn from our past, it will keep happening.

[@wadegarret]

You do realise that all over the world, taking over other people's land has always happened? Old white men don't have a monopoly on it! Oh, and women have done it too!

[@abbestar3103]

@@wadegarret they actually do though, History will show that on a large scale they have a monopoly, also it’s not about who else has done it. It’s the fact it has happened repeatedly on a mass scale from the same type of people. Educated white men seeking power/control

[@dennistmennace]

@@wadegarret That argument is so tired. Regardless of what other nations are doing, colonizers need to be held accountable for their atrocities.

[@SamanthaMagdalena]

@AbbeStar I wouldn't bother, he's a "nOt alL MeN" type and won't learn differently. I agree tho, men did most of the "conquering", and I mean that's a fact.

[@wadegarret]

@@abbestar3103 Ok, how about Elizabeth 1, Queen Victoria, Tamar of Georgia or Catherine the Great? The first 2 made the British Empire rule a fifth of the world-the biggest empire ever! I think you all need to read a little about history, you could read about Ghengis Khan too as he wasn't an old white man.

[@the11thcellist]

I did my Bachelor’s thesis on how the annexation was a violation of the Kingdom of Hawai’i’s sovereignty and booooooii it took every ounce of my ability to put it in academic language. If there’s one thing I learned from my thesis it’s that if I could meet anyone alive or dead I would choose Sanford Dole so I could whoop him 😡 him and Thomas Jefferson

[@theliosewell896]

Same! We can tag team both of them

[@hennadahling]

Girl I’d love to read it!

[@courtneya9859]

Whooping allllll of the founding fathers. Actually let’s just whoop all of the US presidents

[@dennistmennace]

@@MelaninSpeakzOut Read the room. This comment section was not made for KKK members.

[@kaydee5321]

Yes Larissa I agree

[@ANILEATE]

Thank you Bailey!!! I made a comment a few Dark Histories ago for you to cover this. I didn’t think you’d cover it so soon so thank you! History books in other parts of the United States barely even cover this. Hawaiian culture is their religion that is shown in the form of dance, and the land is sacred. Very similar to the Native Americans and their culture. There are still many of those who perpetuate our culture everyday, all around the world spreading our stories through Hula. I cannot stress how important it is to recognize the dying of the Hawaiian race. Ni’ihau is the only island left with pure native Hawaiians, but a lot of them flee to Kaua’i. Your effort in pronouncing the Hawaiian names correctly didn’t go unnoticed. I’ve been watching you for years and I know how you stumble but you took your time, and it means a lot. Mahalo for making those who are Hawaiian, even partly Hawaiian, feel seen. ❤️

[@GreenPixie6543]

Hey, I also heard that, currently, the navy is dumping some kind of waste into Hawaiian water supply and natives have been protesting for them to leave because it’s basically poisoning them. I know I’m not explaining this well, but this is a big problem.

[@kaciegokan3407]

Hi! Actually what happened is that there’s a military owned and operated fuel tank that leaked into the water supply system & the federal government is sueing the state for trying to fix it. The school I’m at hasn’t had running water in 2 months which is even more awful considering we are still in a pandemic & the children cannot effectively wash their hands. If you’d like more info, look up Red Hill Hawaii and there will be much more!

[@lanig9903]

Yes, it’s true. The U.S. Navy placed their fuel tanks right above a source of water. Now, the people are sick, displaced, and the US Navy, refuses to shut down their fuel tanks which are leaking into the public’s water. UNREAL!

[@janaewi]

I went to Hawaii recently for my birthday and went to the Polynesian cultural center, and although I lived there as a kid, it was in that experience that I learned basically how Hawaii was colonized and stolen like well… all of America. As a black woman I definitely felt saddened by the history and now them practicing their culture as a tourist act/ attraction for the likely descendants of these colonizers. I also felt that natives receiving little back from their stolen land, again not a surprise. It definitely changed the mood of what we were suppose to experience as paradise.

[@millilaniomengebar9702]

BEING NATIVE HAWAIIAN THANK YOU FOR USING YOUR PLATFORM TO SHARE THIS. BARELY ANYONE OUTSIDE THE ISLANDS KNOW ABOUT HOW WE BECAME APART OF THE US.

[@wildmovement777]

So true! If I hadn’t lived there and saw continuously on the BiG Island the signs of “ give our land back! “ I. never would have known. This needs to be common knowledge and action taken to reverse the atrocities!

[@deoccupyhawaii6268]

We're ending the 129 year occupation using international law. Repatriate with Occupied Forces Hawaii Army.

[@nadiyahhenderson5287]

Learned this is my U.S History class and have been telling it ever since. All history is important and nothing should be left out or forgotten.

[@2Bad4YOUuu]

That's cool. I am curious where you went to school.

[@nadiyahhenderson5287]

@@2Bad4YOUuu A high school in North Texas.

[@everlastingluv361]

I learned this in my school too in Eastern Washington. Small town school. It really concerns me how many American people didn't learn this in US history. I even remember my teacher saying we need to give back their islands.

[@nadiyahhenderson5287]

@@everlastingluv361 Yep very concerning. Honestly I think if I wasn’t in AP History I would have never learned about it. A lot of schools only focus on the curriculum the state requires; unless you have a teacher who wants to cover as much as possible.

[@nani4903]

It saddens me how much damage the era of colonization did to so many Pacific and Caribbean islands; they were so vibrant and rich with culture just for it to be exploited. All for the sake of financial and personal gain, too. I can't help but wonder what islands like Hawa'i, Puerto Rico, Samoa, and the Marshall Islands would be like without such interference; no doubt they would be so much more different.

[@MissMoontree]

Honestly we destroyed so many ecosystems and it is still happening. We should quit doing that and give the countries to the rightful inhabitants.

[@nlellison99]

And the Americas

[@khco]

literally cheered out loud at bailey’s pronunciation of liliuokalani-well done!

[@kuuipotoddactor6385]

Me too!!

[@cayajadyn]

Queen Liliuokalani is a name i have never forgot. When I found out about this in history I was so infuriated with the American government, specifically Sanford Dole, that dude deserves no type of pedestal.

[@katelynelliott7284]

And he got a plantation named after him over in Haliewa that thousands of tourists go to each year. Meanwhile there isn't even a STREET named after Queen Liliuokalani....

[@reginavann1434]

None not one his name shouldn't even be mention ughghh

[@pallexa]

@@katelynelliott7284 wow. That needs to change.

[@texascoqui9789]

@@katelynelliott7284 they should name the next growing volcano after her, so that her power grows with each day!

[@sarahkinnon]

@@katelynelliott7284 that’s really heartbreaking. I leaned the history of the beautiful islands when I found a book about it in 5th grade. I was absolutely fascinated and saddened at how she and her family were treated. There should streets, building and schools named for her.

[@NeoNxMizz]

I keep stressing that we support these kind of channels to the fullest. Certain pieces of history are secret for REASONS; Bailey I really wish you protection and health, very powerful people want to keep the common folk oblivious to the past.

[@UnBBMzC]

THIS!!!!! Might do a protection ritual on her for this!!!!

[@Dysgyzed]

@@UnBBMzC I do about once a month. So sweetly, I FEEL it surrounding her. I'm sure all the Love she can get will be Magnified unto the Universe. Blessings.

[@mckinleynuera4426]

Girl we also learned this in history although I must admit certain events were omitted in the curriculum it’s no secret some people just don’t pay attention 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@MandaDebbie]

There’s still so many people out there who don’t understand TRUE history. And I’m so happy this series brings up facts many people don’t know. Thank you Bailey; I know the natives of Hawaii thank you.

[@whatevahz1]

Mahalo Bailey for telling our story, our dark history and why we still fight for our land to this day.

[@eloahnon4952]

KU✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@danoqamyasharahla6544]

Isn't Ironic how the U.S. is upset about how Russia is Annexing the Ukraine, yet the U.S. did this same thing to Hawaii, taking it by force?

[@johannavancza1342]

It`s Ukraine, not "the Ukraine".

[@no1nestandsalone387]

America took everything by force not just Hawaii

[@MrMann-ds8wz]

@@no1nestandsalone387 To be more exact, just say that the Europeans took over everything, including the country formally known as " Turtle Island."

[@lumiere7216]

@@no1nestandsalone387 Just ask the Native Americans!

[@mystique5113]

Wow! So true.

[@katrinagray855]

Bailey youre amazing. It breakes my heart to hear you apologize so much. You do these stories so well and respectfully. You do so much research so a little mispronounition is ok in my book!

[@kayciemedeiros6821]

As a Native Hawaiian, thank you for covering this. It’s sad that not everyone knows the truth about how Hawaii was/is illegally occupied by the U.S.

[@deoccupyhawaii6268]

We're taking back our country kanaka. Repatriate with occupied forces hawaii army.

[@MissMoontree]

I was so confused about it. This gives me clarity.

[@plushcat716]

Ah yes, the white man, feeling entitled to occupy and convert other people's lands and lives for centuries. I would love to see Hawaii returned to its native descendents so they can restore their monarchy and live as they want. Great story Bailey!

[@takecarewithsarah5478]

Unrelated to the video, but you are my absolute favorite KZbinr of all time. You’re the first KZbinr Ive anxiously awaited to post each week. I’ve watched all your videos and I feel like I’m in a one sided friendship with you. Just wanted to express my appreciation for you and your videos(: I hope you’re doing well!

[@amandakaybarrett5537]

Same! I never watched YT regularly until MMMM which I started around February ‘20.

[@shontegaines3305]

Girl I'm Hawaiian and it's difficult to say my own nieces and nephews names 🤣. Love you and thank you for teaching everyone about the history of Hawai'i!

[@deoccupyhawaii6268]

We're ending the 129 year occupation using international law. Repatriate with Occupied Forces Hawaii Army.

[@lorrainearmstrong7587]

@@deoccupyhawaii6268 best wishes, but DO look into it VERY well first, yes?

[@deoccupyhawaii6268]

@@lorrainearmstrong7587 The US navy doesn't sign declaration state of war with sovereignty groups. We just had a meeting with the FBI and NCIS. They recognize us as lawful belligerent combatants under international humanitarian law.

[@kuuipotoddactor6385]

I suggested this a while ago so first and foremost THANK YOU!! Awareness is everything! We are in times where native hawaiians are learning and doing research finding out they are entitled to land as heirs, this land cannot be bought, transferred or sold only passed down to blood heirs. But because of the US government forcing laws people that purchase that lands assume they own the land but really they dont. Native hawaiians are coming out of the woodworks occupying their land under Hawaiian Monarchy law and fighting for what is rightfully theirs. So again THANK YOU BAILEY! This bring more awareness to the issues of my people MAHALO.

[@ellieplanit]

Bailey: Americans were acting entitled for no reason Me: yeah, that checks out Bailey: Americans took over Hawaii even thought they didn't take over Hawaii Me: didn't know that, but that's not surprising Bailey: pineapples aren't native to Hawaii Me:.......WHAT?!?!??!?

[@stmeg2183]

😂😂😂

[@enigmacpl]

SAMEE!!

[@santanawilks7910]

😄😁😆😂🤣

[@mumtazamiri6409]

Forgot to tell us where they're actually from...I feel doubly ignorant now 😔

[@kenyagomez9240]

@@mumtazamiri6409 they're native to South America

[@melisa8256]

Yes ma’am I’m here for this one! Thanks Bailey ♥️

[@SaintJade21]

I’ve paid more attention to these videos than I ever did in HS. The commentary and your story telling actually helps me understand history without it feeling boring and without feeling the pressure of a test or quiz on it

[@WaterBaluga]

As a Native Hawaiian, thank you for using your platform to talk about it. It upsets me that so many people romanticize our culture without knowing the true meaning behind it and the punishment our ancestors endured for celebrating it.

[@deoccupyhawaii6268]

We're ending the 129 year occupation using international law. Repatriate with Occupied Forces Hawaii Army.

[@mariahparizal9870]

I recommended this as a topic and I’m so happy that she covered it! It’s really nice to see our real true history be told! Thank you so much Bailey, this really means a lot to us Kanaka’s who watch you!

[@brandichanthathep55]

Aloha Bailey from the Hawaiian Kingdom 🌺 I just want to mention that in Maui we have an extremely large number of missing people. Their families would be grateful if you covered any of these stories. Mahalo Maui nui loa for all of the cases you have covered. You are a gem 💎

[@deoccupyhawaii6268]

We are ending the 129 year occupation using international law. Repatriate with Occupied Forces Hawaii Army.

[@mannygutierrez7654]

Love you Bailey, I know this is a rough time, but things are going to get better. You've got a lot of people who love and support you ❤️

[@kookitakawaii1767]

Conclusion: most of lessons of history we took at school, was wrong and made by liers that can help them on political situations 💜

[@2-d_in_a_bag]

there are still americans who believe the war of 1812 was a tie. so yeah a lot of the history learned there was a big lie.

[@aleishataylor973]

Because history is usually taught one sidedly. Even how we view Viking Norsemen, they were barbaric in the eyes of the English so they’re portrayed as barbarians even today, but when England did the same things a few hundred years later, they were “colonisers” 🙄

[@Dreams44Reality]

As a Canadian I never understood why American always debated the whole 49 or 50 states thing and I’m so glad you made this super informative video! Thank you Bailey and team!

[@kiwi8082]

as someone who is born and raised on the island’s of hawai’i I am so happy to see you cover this topic. Thank you 🥲🤍

[@kathleenkaleookalanismith8724]

Yes!! May the Hawaiian blood line live on and may the land be returned to her people amene

[@samoakes1304]

I was just listening to old dark history episodes waiting for a new one. Bailey came through 😊

[@ashleyhansford682]

Me too lol

[@lagartijxvaladez1180]

Same. thanks boo ❤️

[@annaliesemorgan9970]

I absolutely love your content and I’m unsure if it would trigger other indigenous Australians but if you could please talk about the dark history of Australia it would be appreciated as it’s something that isn’t taught enough

[@ava130]

A couple days ago I went to Hawaii and began learning more about its history, so I started looking it up and went down this rabbit hole of how it came to be a state. I remember thinking to myself, “I hope Bailey covers this for dark history” AND THEN I SEE THIS AHDJDJFFFJFF THANK YOU!

[@thehawaiianroyalist3157]

Well since that “hope” came to fruition… can you please hope that the US finally ends its illegal occupation of the Hawaiian Kingdom please 😬… I would love to be able to die not oppressed & illegally occupied by the US.

[@siegejohnson]

I've been watching you since I started my undergrad studies in summer of 2019, and now I'm starting my PhD in Hawai'i as of Jan 2022.. this topic is so important to discuss and I'm so happy to see it being discussed by you Bailey!! Thank you for spreading this important knowledge that the mainland doesn't hear of often.

[@cinnawhat8797]

in 3 years you got your BA and MA? 😳

[@siegejohnson]

@@cinnawhat8797 I came into undergrad with a bit over a year of credits, did 6-18 credits each summer and then my grad program has a masters as well but it’ll be on the way to the PhD :)

[@bekaz3901]

For those of you wanting to learn more about this and how Hawai'i was taken by the U.S., look up the events surrounding the Great Māhele, the Reciprocity Treaty, the Bayonet Constitution, and the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani. Also Lorrin Thurston was a big villain in the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. I work at a Hawaiian Immersion school on Oahu and it's something we teach in Hawaiian History every year. It eventually leads all the way to Pearl Harbor during World War II.

[@tukozodiac4112]

What!? I wasn't taught this and am truly enlightened 🤯 this is why I come to you for my dark history! No holds barred!

[@jaclynkiszczak230]

YESSSS! I was born at the military base in Hawaii and have been reading up on Hawaiian history and culture for years. This is one of the first things I came across. It is atrocious. I am planning on visiting Oahu this fall and can't wait to learn more in person.

[@corrinabeal8403]

Show me the treaty! Mahalo Nui for sharing our Dark History! It took me awhile to even want to watch this because I get so mad and sad about our history and overthrow.

[@suebrubaker6182]

There's a movie about this called Princess Kaulani. I watched a few years back. I was Astounded.

[@sweetangiegirl1]

Yes! I saw this. Very informative.

[@carrieforet5743]

I saw it. So sad how they treated her and her people

[@honeybabes44]

**Princess Ka’iulani

[@suebrubaker6182]

Bailey.l. you've made my day...thank you💜

[@thehawaiianroyalist3157]

It’s Princess Ka’iulani and that movie was about Lili’uokalani’s niece, they barely mention the illegal overthrow at all.

[@jenlikesflowers]

As someone who is part Hawaiian and lived there for most of my childhood/teens, I am excited to see you covering this since people on the mainland really have no idea and as far as I know they don’t cover any Hawaiian history in other states. I went to college in New England so whenever I brought up this topic in certain classes, people were always shocked that they never learned about it.

[@deoccupyhawaii6268]

We are ending the 129 year occupation using international law. Repatriate with Occupied Forces Hawaii Army.

[@whatbrahlikescrap3779]

As one Hawaiian teen boy I appreciate u putting this out there especially with how much viewers you get thanks are people go through alof and people don’t know about it

[@deoccupyhawaii6268]

We're ending the 129 year occupation using international law. Repatriate with Occupied Forces Hawaii Army.

[@whatbrahlikescrap3779]

@@deoccupyhawaii6268 FACTZZ

[@catherinegeden5300]

Please do video on the messed up occupation of Haiti 🇭🇹 by the United States from 1915 to 1934! I just love you and your channels. The history addict in me is in heaven anytime you come up on my feed 🥰. Love from Haiti 🇭🇹 ❤️

[@michellerosado8180]

I ALWAYS grin ear to ear whenever I get a notification from Bailey!!!! Love to be a part of your Curious Kitty Kat community 💕 💗 Much love from Florida ❤️

[@ashhhkp1023]

Mahalo nui for making this video, & sharing to the KZbin community on the truth of our home (Hawai’i) it really is such a sad moment for us natives. Love your videos ! Much aloha 💛

[@soneseira]

I grew up in Hawaii for my early elementary years and something I found kinda cool was that the teachers would teach the history of the colonization and everything. It was always so bittersweet seeing the castle that once belonged to the royal family...

[@AshlynnBee]

Just here to say how glad I am to see this issue get more and more coverage!!! And if visiting Hawaii, I highly recommend in addition to respecting the islands and people, try visiting Hawaiian heritage sites. At the very least the ‘Iolani Palace in Honolulu is easily accessible and very inexpensive to tour, and a truly moving experience.

[@thehawaiianroyalist3157]

Considering Hawai’i is not PART of the US but rather illegally OCCUPIED by the US AND that it’s a war crime for an occupying power (in this case the US) to allow its citizens or any other foreigners to even set FOOT in a country it occupies… how about everyone just stay AWAY?!?! Yeah?!

[@kimberlyrussell4383]

I so look forward to her Thursday podcasts ☺ I also miss mondays... 😔

[@brookerider2330]

The fact they tried to be civil and people still treated them disrespectfully:(

[@kp-mp8tm]

You don’t know how moved I am that you’re telling this story 🥺 Our stories need to be told and taught because it is “US” history

[@alohaandchillohana]

Oh wow I am blown away that someone from America took the time to care and tell it how it is. The sad part is we are still terrorized or driven off the island on a regular basis. No one believes me the extent to which we are abused. It is so evil here. Especially on O'ahu.

[@chelsiel2736]

Yess. I love learning about the truth with Bailey! So glad you covered this. I never fully knew everything. Love you queen!

[@hayin33]

So happy you covered this! I sent an email asking you to cover this when dark history first came out and you did not dissapoint with this video. Thank you Bailey! ❤️

[@bbridanielle]

You did a great job with pronunciation for someone who has probably never been exposed to Hawaiian names/words, it was a better effort than most people make! I avoid telling just anyone my middle name because I don’t want them to butcher it.

[@ambernoll9411]

I love that you bring all this out for people who didn't know

[@ayanakahawaivictorino1683]

as someone who was born and raised in Hawai’i, thank you for this. I love and adore your videos and to see you talk about my home makes me feel so seen💖💖💖💖

[@deoccupyhawaii6268]

We are ending the 129 year occupation using international law. Repatriate with Occupied Forces Hawaii Army.

[@audreytakada4235]

Im really here for Bailey shedding light on the darker parts of history, the way she explains things is so captivating and holds the same style and attitude as the rest of her videos!

[@ukulelev]

I live in Hawaii and was born and raised here. The truth needs to be told, thank you for sharing 💗

[@kathleenkaleookalanismith8724]

Yes!! Return the land to its people!!!

[@deoccupyhawaii6268]

We are ending the 129 year occupation using international law. Repatriate with Occupied Forces Hawaii Army.

[@noe_33]

YESSSS BAILEY FINALLY COVERAGE ON THIS STORY!!! -a proud hawaiian💕💕

[@deoccupyhawaii6268]

We are ending the 129 year occupation using international law. Repatriate with Occupied Forces Hawaii Army.

[@semipenguin]

I found your show on Apple Podcast and I love it. I’m a 52 year old truck driver, and I enjoy listening to podcasts as I’m driving around Minnesota and surrounding states. Your story telling is amazing. You’re informative, creative, and funny. I learn something new on every episode. I never had any children, but if I did, I would love to have a daughter like you.

[@theghostsofstonyclove]

This comment is the best

[@ka1t0den1se]

ily bailey❤️ you're truly one of a kind in this world and i hope you never forget it

[@crystianbecker3784]

I was talking about this yesterday with my sons old preschool teacher. She is born and raised on Oahu, we left the island in 2020 after living there for 3 years, and we learned so much over those 3 years. His teacher is the best and knows so much on Hawaiis history!

[@katedolder5690]

It’s wild how this is still going on with issues of their resources being depleted and their water being poisoned by negligence of the US military. And people are still traveling there even though natives have said it’s only doing more harm right now.

[@GypsieJ04]

I can tell you where the pineapples originally came from. Puerto Rico. Thanks to a little war called the Spanish-American War. The U.S. took sugar cane, pineapple, tobacco, & others out of the island, to the States and Hawaii. The U.S. also dismanteled the coffee industry in P.R. You should do an episode about it.

[@amylaurenedwards]

The girl in the tiara on KZbin recently did a fantastic 4 part series on the last princess of Hawaii which goes into this story in a lot of depth of people are interested in knowing more I definitely recommend her series on this!

[@nataliekenny7490]

Thank you I'm absolutely looking that up now!!

[@PacificallyYours]

Mahalo!! I’ll look that up too!

[@kellygerberich3772]

What's her name?

[@d.froggiez369]

Thanks 🙏 watching it next 💚🕊️

[@amylaurenedwards]

@@kellygerberich3772 the princess is called Kaʻiulani. The KZbinr is called the girl in the tiara and the series was called the last princess of Hawaii