Racism in Hawaii From My Point of View

[@exiledsonofhawaii3934]

I lived on O'ahu for 9 years, but since I am white I still got bullied throughout the six years I've attended school there. I've had to hide in bathroom stalls so people didn't beat me up for being a "stupid haole". Keep in mind that I'm a skinny geek that reads books during lunch and I wasn't raised to beat people up so I didn't know how to fight. It was very unjust and unfair of them to go after me even if I was unable to do anything to defend myself. (I'm not targeting a certain race. It wasn't just native hawaiian people. But people of many different races and ethnicities have bullied me so I don't judge by race, I judge because they hurt me because I couldn't hurt them back)

[@Lopezflies888]

Thats just the thing. In HI public schools its all about "beating up " and who can speak the best pidgeon. Real priorities, you know. I think its best to take your kid away from HI past 5th grade.

[@Peepsyx3]

thats so sad, I was born and raised in San Jose,CA and I was bullied at everyschool I went to when I was little so it left me w a lot of trauma (all because I was pretty) :( Kids are not protected in schools. It seems every state has issues like these.

[@808modding5]

Go back mainland

[@sadem1045]

@@Lopezflies888 Were you raised in Hawai'i?

[@sadem1045]

@@Peepsyx3 You were bullied because you were pretty.............

[@irvinghurd1379]

I live in Maui now 6 years. I've been visiting Hawaii since 5 years old (I am 40). There are trade offs to living anywhere. Utopian society does not exist anywhere. It is my most discerning viewpoint that Hawaii and Aloha together are a myth. Its a marketing ploy...just like Luau's. Its smoke and mirrors. To be a temporary visitor here on holiday and/or to get married is typically a great experience. The locals at the hotels would love to be doing anything else for work, although thru years of gentrification and exploitation via commercial development it is one of the only options for work among the local people; who for the most part are under-appreciated and under-educated by the rest of the world. I notice a very palpable underlying tension between most locals and white people living here. Of course, there are exceptions! Of course, people reading this will argue with this point and will defer to some anecdotal evidence that may prove otherwise. But make no mistake...from a truly objective position on the issue (in my opinion), the Aloha spirit, as it relates to white people, is essentially non-existent. Racism here is real and it is primarily aimed at white people. If you still doubt me, come here and hang out with (if you have one) an Asian looking friend (who is not from Hawaii) and observe how much differently they are received. Its alarmingly different. And, the only difference is skin color. Said Asian looking person may even have an LA valley guy accent, but will be shown a respect that is only earned by their appearance. This is going on longer than I anticipated....so in Summation, living here is amazing. It has so many positive elements that it is too long to list on a KZbin comment section. HOWEVER, if you are a sensitive person, an intellectual and/or cannot stomach being Pre-judged on a daily basis, I would venture to say that Hawaii, for you, may be a place best to just visit for 2 weeks; stay around too long and you may begin to feel very differently about this Island Paradise that is "technically" part of the United States of America.

[@mellochello77]

And every country and island has a bad name for white folk. I wonder why???

[@Lemaj420]

@@mellochello77 Amen. And thats not racism. Prejudice, yea not racism. They hate white for what they've done, not cause they feel they are superior. Thats what racism is, supremacy from one group. The dislike is from something different. Im just saying.

[@GoogleUser-wy2vv]

That is how i feel in the USA and we have been here for 10 generations. You described prejudice well.

[@Lemaj420]

@@GoogleUser-wy2vv Agreed. Feels the same way living here in USA.

[@banking-cartelmedia-cartel7206]

@@Lemaj420 no its racism. Asians are racist. Everyone knows this.

[@dabyeetman412]

I’ve lived in Hawai’i my whole life born and raised. Both my parents are Hawaiian though my mom has a lighter skin color. I was born with light skin and even though I was Hawaiian, even though my entire family is Hawaiian just because I was born with a lighter skin color than others and I speak good English I get bullied everyday by classmates, co workers, random people on the street, and worst of all my own family. Looking the way I used to be bullied everyday in elementary, middle school, and high school. I still love these islands, i still love my friends and family but, living in Hawai’i has been a living hell for all my life.

[@calebcolburn2384]

Not all

[@calebcolburn2384]

We didn't hate obama

[@chrissmith8830]

Caleb Colburn haha he about as white as Wesley Snipes! No body calls him white. He’s known as the first black president. Black people claim him as their messiah. White people also see him as black. No one calls him white.

[@calebcolburn2384]

@@chrissmith8830 actually I am hawaiian you dumb clown

[@5dkauhanespiritualarts775]

Dab Yeetman my son also is light skinned Hawaiian and gay. He got so badly bullied it broke my heart his entire time in school. He’s a junior now and I’m so glad he’s not in school because of corona virus. Mahalo for your thoughts

[@dropdead9496]

Im from Hawaii, born and raised. I moved around the states and traveled a bit. I’ve experienced and seen racism in every place I’ve been. People are not saints. Hawaii got good, lovable, open minded people & bad, lolo, racist, closed minded dumb people too.

[@kingweeb3365]

Everywhere has those ,its unfortunate but it just one of our many flaws we have to deal with, I say ignore the idoits and just hang out with the cool people

[@bestprimal9790]

💯

[@benvad9010]

I’m a European Canadian and I visited for a week and I’ll never go back. I was shit on at a Walmart by a staff member for asking where an item is located. This happened on two other occasions and was always with service staff. Just to let you know I’m a 15 year permanent resident of Japan and I know what proper “polite” etiquette with customers and staff. I’m very meek in my interactions with people due to being Canadian but even more with acculturation to the Japanese concept of わ Wa (don’t disturb the harmony).

[@mooviedude141]

I like how they try to say "haole" isn't racist yet they almost exclusively use it in a negative connotation.

[@amaya2972]

I mean basically it is racist, but it's the kind of thing that's like, I guess they have a right to be a little racist, white people kinda fucked them over🤷‍♀️ sad but like, I get it, why they have bad experiences with white people

[@smplfi9859]

cause they are vile inbred fat faced mongrols who are jealous and don't appreciate the beauty they are in until they are 'forced to leave for the mainland'

[@daveg6839]

Based on the comments here the aloha spirit has been redefined to, “respect us and we won’t beat you up”. Very friendly indeed.

[@octobomb]

Aloha spirit was never the definition airlines told travelers. They lied.

[@georgejowell4457]

This come white people of choosing or picky. not me

[@Hipit55]

So based on your comments if your white in Hawaii you need to walk on egg shells or people there will resent you So if a local is rude to a white it must be something he I did wrong lol . So much for Aloha lol.

[@slysoulja1861]

duh .. why would anyone not beat you up if you dont respect them ?

[@mojojoji5493]

@@slysoulja1861 right it’s silly especially a white guy living in Hawaiians land the same people that got their land stolen by white people

[@ayo_moreno]

I'm sorry I moved to Kauai 2 moths ago and Everything your saying has some truth ,but I'm black and I work in nursing I lost 3 cases because they told my boss they wanted someone of the same race taking care of them and another person told my boss that their mother was happy to have her son there because she did not feel safe with a black man in her house. Honestly hawaii has a lot of simple minded people no body challenges each other or push each other to be better. I was told I had to many over the top s jobs on my resume so they will go with someone else because they did not want to pay me for having the experience. Hawaii meaning the local has taught me word "howley" meaning hating white people. I'm sorry but what I'm going threw is not the same yes the honor is their and respect ,but the people here already have in mind their judgment on people and you have to prove yourself. my work and education talks for me I'm going to honolulu maybe there since is more mainstream ill have a better chance of living life as a black man

[@IslandHopperTV]

I can see what you are saying. For me, I choose not to feed, that thought or that idea, even when it comes. But I know what you are saying for sure. Honolulu will be a lot better for you. The local vibe anywhere is very territorial. Kauai is a locals only mindset. The way people set themselves apart there is through money. If you don't have big money and power, then you will be trying to fit in with the locals.

[@kaikabottom3846]

Kauai is seeing a epidemic where a lot of white haole people moving there so you might be getting social profiled by a haole lady pretending she is "Hawaiian" where her ancestors moved on the island on a cruise ship 5 months ago.....

[@lucasboydjr]

Lesstakoff my wife works in the medical field here on the big island and just received an award for outstanding service...we haven't even been here a year! we have had the BEST experience ever here in Hawai'i and our friends are like ohana! Before moving here I learned about the culture the history food language. Talked with people online and got the Aloha vibe BEFORE moving to Hawai'i. I'm constantly told by locals how much they appreciate that effort! it's been nothing less than a wonderful experience and we are so happy to call Hawai'i home.

[@kahealaninakoa5921]

radio tech Haole isn't bad . It's the tone of your voice . If my cousin had a friend coming over , and I said " oh the Haole girl you were talking to ?" That's okay because I'm just asking if she's talking about the white girl she's friends with . If she was Spanish and I asked " oh the Spanish girl you were talking to ?" ITS NOT RACIST Why does this have to be a race thing ?

[@favour9020]

Too bad Mexicans dont consider them self white

[@joeytravels8621]

I really like the part that you mentioned about asking "how are you?". In the mainland, it mostly doesn't mean anything, but here in Hawaii, people are genuinely interested in what's going on with you, your family, your work, especially if they hadn't seen you in a while. I'm really glad you pointed that out. Really cool video, well done bradah!

[@paulrabena57]

I'm a carpenter/cabinet maker here in Seattle. I emailed back an forth with a guy on Big Island who had a craigslist ad offering his services as a competent carpenter. He lived there a short time having moved from California. He said he answered ads looking for help but employers never called back. He claimed locals get the jobs first whether they are qualified or not. Have you experienced anything like this?

[@malibularry3023]

Paul Rabena That is absolutely my experience as well.

[@kellyr95]

Locals are racist as hell they suck balls...

[@manapuaman8966]

next time use common sense this shit happens all over the world

[@manapuaman8966]

what happened afterwards? along comes white man to steal the land from the hawaiians and did you forget whos president? hmm? youre prolly a big fan of his huh? youre a fucking joke go back to where u came from and stop tryna own everything fucking hypocrite

[@manapuaman8966]

ur lack of arguments leads me 2 believe ure either ignorant or stupid educate urself fool en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overthrow_of_the_Kingdom_of_Hawaii

[@kahealaninakoa5921]

FYI not all brown ppl you see in Hawaii are Hawaiians . They could be Tahitian , Samoan , etc .. known as Polynesians s Saying someone is Hawaiian because they're Tahitian is like saying you're French because you were born in Germany because Germany is in Europe . Hawaiians are people who's ancestors are from Hawaii Just like Tahitians are ppl who's ancestors are from Tahiti . But if you were born in Hawaii , you're citizenship is American , you're an American ! I know , confusing , yea?

[@Kaeoooo]

There's Hawaiians and native Hawaiians or kanaka maole

[@Latonton]

To pair it all up Most browns in Hawaii are Polynesian, Micronesian and Melanesian

[@kuuhiwahiwalei2678]

also lots of Filipino's and the 1st Portuguese that arrived in Hawaii were "afro-Portuguese" from Brava, Cape Verde Island off the coast of Africa the islands belonged to the Portuguese for 500 years and in 1976 Portugal returned the Cape Verde Islands to the Cape Verdean people and it's considered a developing nation now. They got their "Independence back!"

[@kuuhiwahiwalei2678]

My 2x great grandfather was a Cape Verdean from Brava who ended up in Bedford, he was a boat/ship builder and seaman so he and a few others decided to go on a whaling ship to Hawaii in the 1850's. They ended up on the west side of moku o keawe, where they had already heard about other people from their islands who were already there from shortly after Captain Cook arrived in 1778. Many of these "carribean blacks and some were African blacks" married Kanaka, and hanai'ed into ohana and their documents say they are Hawaiian, not African or Black. I do have documents and baptismal records etc from Brava confirming where my family came from, names, birth dates, baptism, marriage records, death etc and even photo's of their grave sites in Brava of my 3x and 4x greats. I got the info from family who went there and got the info. Sorry I can't share the family info out of respect for others. However I can share some info with articles. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africans_in_Hawaii www.yourislandroutes.com/cape-verdeans-to-hawaii/

[@alexo8481]

I’m Mexican and I pass over there as a local because they assume I’m Hawaiian you just gotta be brown lol

[@knucklehoagies]

You're correct. It's not hatred towards white people. Skin color is irrelevent. It's the negative stereotypes associated with white people (complaining, demanding everything be your way, disrespecting other cultures). Plenty of white people are born and raised in hawaii and get along just fine with everyone else. Hawaii is the only state in the US with a predominantly Asian population and this bleeds heavily into the cultural fabric.

[@nerthus4685]

BS. "Hawaiins" are openly racist towards whites. Two were just arrested for a hate crime.

[@corihawaii2]

I am from Hawaii and believe it or not I am Korean and white. Being raised here was terrible. They had “kill HoUlie” day in the last day of the school day. Looking for white made me a target. What I have learned from this is that I never judge someone by the way they look. My husband is Creole and Filipino so our children have never had to deal with racism ( thank goodness). But they have had to witness the way I am treated. I am still treated badly by some people here because I am White. So racism is still present in my life even at 53 years old. SAD

[@coreybrown1040]

I didn't know Native Hawaiians could be racist..juss really angry that Europeans polluted their lands stole everthing from them now the Japanese have juss taken over..its a sad sight to see😞

[@UwU-lm9or]

but there are some 50/50 bad and good locals and you can tell tho

[@UwU-lm9or]

@big dog well thays some of them and it depdends on the white person as well cause personally im fine with some white people just as much as some locals but there are always terrible locals and white people ngl i met both sides you have to consider that there are always good locals and white people we all arent bad im a local just saying-

[@McShibby10]

Well Cori here in the United States the Whites bully the Asians so I guess it’s even right? (I’m mixed German and Chinese) majority people think I’m Mexican so I’m basically in disguise as I hear these Asian racism jokes. Guess it works both ways oh well.

[@RussX5Z]

+Cori Hawaii Are you a respectful person as a whole? Because in Hawaii most locals are mostly against people that are disrespectful and rude. And some whites (NOT ALL) esp from the mainland usually come off pretty disrespectful, ignorant, and have no manners (while they don't even realize it) and then they show their disrespectful and rude attitude towards locals and that's the reason why many locals dislike Caucasian people like that . Now I'm not saying there aren't racist local people here unfortunately there are and racism from all sides of the fence is WRONG. But in Hawaii it really comes down to your attitude and how you treat others than the color of your skin.

[@sandracarli1110]

Racism is a waste of time. People should try and forget the past, get together and share their experience, food and fun.

[@cryppi1510]

@Rthatgirl2001 Bruh. If I even showed my face to my ancestors who are dust in the ground they would have INCINERATED me. (One side of my ancestor side were Nazis, the other side is Polish, lmao. During WW2, so frankly, it doesn't matter what your bloodline is and it relates to nothing but how you look.) Be better than your ancestors, is that such a hard task? To /move on/?? We've all done it.

[@muffettuffet8253]

I agree because if you think about it... probably NO ONE alive today actually had hands on contribution to what our ancestors did, yet it persists?? why?? If only the world would open its eyes and see how silly prejudging others based on appearance is. Evil comes in so many shades, sizes, ages... but so does good. So we really DON'T know what we're welcoming or shunning until we get to know a person. If looks determined personality and disposition then we'd have no "Barbie and Ken" serial killers or viral mugshots that leads to modelling careers

[@octobomb]

your so Haole.

[@laurelj.5975]

Good advice Jeff. I have traveled to Hawaii many times. I have always tried to be respectful, make an effort to learn the language and the culture. My husband and I never have had a problem yet. Be respectful and kind towards the locals. People must remember this is their home, their land. Dont go there and be an A#$#@hole.

[@taylortehada5726]

Laurel J. And exactly how many times have you traveled to Hawaii

[@robertmanning2144]

Whipsaw she is right. All Hawaiians ask haoles to do is to respect their culture and respect the aina.

[@akadripzeytyt5977]

Hawaiian Fishing or a dumb haole and not following the rules like touching the turtles and stuff

[@akadripzeytyt5977]

big dog idiot we’re not racist we call people haole if there white or if they don’t follow the rules or laws like most haloe if your local then we good you haloe we not bc you guys don’t follow the law or rules you guys throw trash on the ground touch the turtles try and fight locals

[@UwU-lm9or]

@big dog well that depends on how RESPECTFUL you are to us even if you may not see it and you try honestly here in Hawaii yes there is some racism but the fact that some haoles or tourists are either ignorant or just plain stupid sometimes there are some people that were tourists and they were nice people

[@Penelope642]

What he said--"It really comes down to common sense and understanding the culture." Yes! Totally agree. I am a mix of Hawaiian, Irish, Filipino, and Chinese. In my family's generation--like all my cousins--between both sides of my family, has ALL the colors of people commenting on here. Our big family gatherings are a sight to see when we work together, share dishes we love, introduce new family members, and enjoy music. Also, it's not uncommon that someone brings along a friend they may have made that very day. I'll tell you what though, people who are there at the party are not yelling while standing on chairs or being disrespectful in general. Like attracts like. It all starts with humility. I'm not saying racism doesn't exist at all, for those that sadly have experienced it, I'm sorry. However, let's just consider a factor that may contribute to the Ill reception some may have experienced. Hawaii is a small area when compared to, say the continent of North America, and I think the small islands are not made for this many people. I think people who visit experience a level of disappointment that Hawaii didn't deliver what was advertised to them in various forms of media generated by the commercial "fake people" and "those who only think about money." Therein lies a disconnect between what prospective visitors see and what is actually here, and I blame the marketing departments of businesses, State of Hawaii tourism board, real estate, and private tourism businesses who generate that false notion that Hawaii's beaches are empty, or that the people are obligated to be in servitude or the women be docile--when really, it's all just clever marketing and a means to an end that resonates with some people and gives them permission to "put yourselves first, cause you deserve it." I like the kind of visitors that are here for the culture and who want to participate, personally, and there are many who respond to those messages instead. Hawaii is like having a three bedroom house and having that one materialistic family member who thinks it's a good idea to throw a house party and charge cover for his selfish gain alone. Let's say he already put the fliers out that the food & drinks are free, there's lots of room, and that girls cover is free! People show up, resources like food is depleted, people pushing each other for space, etc. and there's tension. In this analogy, of course the rest of the family who just wants to cook dinner and relax at their home or watch tv will not be with it. So when people who are coming under a false pretense "as guests" start to be treated unwelcomely by the rest of the family from that household, is either party to blame? I'd say the guy who created the problem should be held accountable. Visitors and people moving here get duped, and long-time residents and ESPECIALLY descendants of this land are pushed out of their home due to high costs, and not to mention the homeless problem. the problem is the agencies groups who commodify Hawaii. I'm really glad you posted this and got this conversation going. Aloha everybody.

[@mr.berimbolo827]

Jose Gonzalez you can't tell a person's ethnicity from just photos. Did you extract a DNA sample from those photos ?

[@bobbyo3867]

I think pure blooded Hawaiians should receive special assistance like extra income, healthcare, and homes. And land on some parts of the islands reserved for them. Something like what Canada does for their natives but should be a whole lot more since there's so little of them left.

[@IslenoGutierrez]

Hawaiian Styleee Yeah but that happens in all sorts of states when visitors arrive, but nobody is being racist to them for doing it and singling out an entire race. In Hawaii, there is a culture of hating haoles because of what a group of rich haoles did a long time ago and this racial hatred of haoles gets passed on in local families like a family heirloom. So locals make excuses why they can be racist to haoles to try and justify their racism. It’s just awful and I’ve seen it too many times. I’m spanish descent and although Spanish and Portuguese don’t get the haole treatment, we can see it for what it is.

[@calebcolburn2384]

@big dog yes but the hawaiians were actually in peace with Japan and we traded with them so get it straight next time do your research before you talk

[@calebcolburn2384]

@@bobbyo3867 we have that it's called hawaiian homestead you have to be 50% or more hawaiian

[@proximab9028]

I am one local boy on Oahu and it’s true there is a lot of racism on Oahu. My mom is pure white and my dad is From the Philippines, she was born and raised here she had to earn her respect everyone hated her but now she’s a paramedic with local respect. I recently saw people from da mainland writing BLM on a turtle and tourists being so disrespectful it angers me! I went on a trip to Waikiki cuz I like surf there and my family was bored and we were surprised to see so many tourists that weren’t following quarantine! I really don’t care about people coming here just please be respectful

[@bestprimal9790]

She had to earn her respect because everyone hated her? So what if everyone hates her, they don’t know who she is. For someone to hate right off the bat, they don’t deserve the same level of respect back and that’s a fact. Respect is earned not given is bullshit. Id say it’s always best to give respect first and then treat people based off the respect they give in return

[@t.c.8796]

Love Hawaii cause everytime im there feels like im in the Philippines 🙂

[@smplfi9859]

Don't care what natives think. y'all lost respect when you constantly justify 'kill haole day' as 'disrespectful tourists'. You are supposed to be welcoming to guests, not exploitative. fat faced inbred squinty eyed mongrols. Hawaiins left my high and low disappointed. Tongans on the other hand are incredibly nice and welcoming despite their growing drug issues.

[@KentKiner-dt5rp]

In HS the teachers hated me l worked at Safeway the people l worked with hated me. The customers hated me. When I went surfing they hated me not a good place to live if you're white

[@danhamakua9757]

I'm white and live on the Big island. I have never experienced any overt racism. Just be respectful and you will get respect.

[@OriginalBernieBro]

dan Hamakua translation; I'm white and haven't experienced it therefore it doesn't exist.

[@ericfelds6291]

I've lived on Oahu for 14 years, I've been called Haole in jest by friends. The only instance I can recall where I believe I saw racism was when my friend got sucker-punched by some huge drunken Hawaiian dude out of nowhere at a bar, and it seemed to be racially motivated, which was in I was in grad school like 5 years ago.The only other occurrences that come to mind are when a tourist acts like a fucking fool that thinks they own the island because they paid for hotel room. I hear its worse for white kids going into a primary school with 80% of the population being hapa or pacific islander. But I went to a school in a Carribean with me being the only white kid in my grade, and I got fucked with occasionally but you grow out of it.

[@morecowbell69]

Kelvin Waters - That's not what he said....at all.

[@OriginalBernieBro]

morecowbell69 hence the term transfuckingrealtion.

[@nathanielmckoybey7834]

dan Hamakua if you was black Hawaiian men would beat you down.

[@PrimalRedemption]

It's all relative I guess. Depends where you live in Hawaii, who you know, who you are. (What your pecking order is in general). I've seen the best in some Hawaiians, I've seen the worst. I think the same can be said of every race.

[@calebcolburn2384]

@big dog no they didn't they practically made it worse because we wouldn't get bombed in pearl harbor if U.S. wasn't there

[@grimfryggdrasil6098]

big dog Salty ass bitch. I’m white, and Hawaiians have been the nicest people to me ever since I moved from Seattle. I’d rather hang out with Hawaiians than my own race because of how entitled my race is. If you respect Hawaiians they will respect you back.

[@aislyndelarosa1583]

@big dog Hawaiians hate people like you, who call all of us racist. Not whites. 🤦‍♀️

[@aislyndelarosa1583]

@@grimfryggdrasil6098 thank you! See, you're a mainlander that I'd respect! You get it!

[@alexcollins7741]

@@grimfryggdrasil6098 hehe self hating whitey

[@djmac3227]

Bro I was born and raised here in Hawaii and I never hated white people, I love everyone and appreciate the fact that I able to be raised up with with people of all nationalities. Please don't judge us all because of a few bad apples as I am 75% Hawaiian myself. Aloha!!!

[@IslandHopperTV]

Dj Mac that's real

[@elizavallentine1703]

Sadly it's not just a few bad apples.

[@gekocup1789]

I’m local and saying aloha was pretty haole

[@richardstevens7547]

Lived on Oahu for many years, as well as Korea, Philippines, and Thailand. There is good and bad everywhere. Keep this in mind: You are a guest, and if you act accordingly, you will have no problems. Not to say you should kowtow, but respect goes a long way. If you are disrespectful, you should expect the same in kind. How would you feel if someone came to your house/neighborhood and disrespected you? My guess is you would not be too happy about it. Do problems exist in Hawaii? Of course, just like anywhere else in the world. Are there places that are not "safe" after dark? Of course, just like every major metropolitan city in the world. Ask yourself, "Is there a place in my current city where it is not safe for me to go rooming around intoxicated late at night?" There is your answer. Give respect to get respect and you will do fine. There are knuckleheads everywhere.

[@jamesbrown5262]

I don't get it, I moved around the US, and did not have to feel like a "guest" when I moved to a new state or visited. Hawaiians are lazy, and uneducated, if there weren't then they would have more land and not be so upset.

[@aldenrosa2610]

John Finlayson learn Hawai'i history before you say Hawaiians are uneducated

[@marklindsey4668]

@John. This shows your uneducated about Hawaii. Hawaii is a Kingdom overthrown first and foremost.. So, if you think you can behave like you do back home. Big Mistake. You will always be a guest. Culturally, Hawaiians didn't practice capitalism or racism. That was brought in from the US and europe.. I suggest you do some reading. like; Nation Within. Coffman. Native Lands /Foreign Desires Kameeleihiwa. Broken Trust; King. Only then you will begin to see the truth about Hawaii. Its a sovereign country disguised as a state. And dont show your ignorance, by calling a people lazy.. It makes you sound like a dumb person, but we knew that by reading your words

[@jamesbrown5262]

back home? I am American all of America is my home, to think that your plight is new or original is laughable. Many groups have suffered as part of Americas growing pains it is not an excuse to be racist.

[@ckryegrass11]

When Hawaii became a state and fell under the protection of the federal government it is no longer the land of indigenous people. It is the land of all Americans. To argue that point means those indigenous people don’t mind learning mandarin.

[@mojojoji5493]

Hawaii was illegally taken from Hawaiians

[@aislyndelarosa1583]

@big dog you act like you own us as people. Get out of here. You're one of the reasons why you think Hawaiians in general are racist; because you'd be the very person a Hawaiian would be offended by and act some way toward you.

[@rocky-iv1446]

Eh bradda you pretty much said it right..you said what a lot of native islanders like myself have a hard time expressing..that cockiness me first attitude will get a mainlander in hot water fast Aloha nui loa!! ❤

[@kauluvierra3783]

I’m from Maui and I’m born and raised . My family personally don’t go out of our way to be racism and yes I am Hawaiian also . We really don’t like how some tourists disrespect the land and trespass into places that are “kapu” also meaning forbidden! And the not looking both ways when crossing the street because we don’t wanna be responsible for killing someones Bebeh . Another thing is just disrespectful actions like littering and being careless about the ecosystem. Just be smart and safe .

[@SuperFredrickh]

I've visited Hawaii so many times as a child and a few as an adult. I was surprised to hear about racism existing there because I've never experienced it, like, at all and I'm white as white can be. Everyone was really nice I thought. Maybe some people don't understand that hospitality and tact goes both ways. I mean how long would you want to be nice to someone who comes into your house and starts trashing the place? You have to be respectful of your host to get respect as a guest.

[@gekocup1789]

I local and we want who respec land not who act like land is somethin to b bought

[@KBTadieh]

Racism was introduced by y'all to them

[@alanal5997]

@Bush Man No it wasn’t. White people didn’t invent racism. It just existed because certain groups don’t like other groups of people. It’s been going on for centuries between tribes and groups all over the world.

[@jordanjohnson9866]

Nah. Not Everyone. Not “Everyone.” /

[@19th_century_sigma]

@Kwame BushMan It was not introduced by anyone racism is an idea or a belief.

[@xpballncx]

This works for adults, but sadly if you have school age children it does not. The racism runs down to the kids who only see the skin color part. I'm not just talking about high school kids either, my daughter is 9 and the way she gets picked on in school will make you sick. Saying thing like "we are brown and your white so you can't play with us" They throw things at her all the time. The list goes on and on, but now she is Catholic school and now she's fine. So the fact that they teach it to their kids is just sad!

[@lovinsunsets7825]

blue eyed vegan Um excuse me but Hawai'i isn't "full of idiots". And not only white people are smart. For instance, I live in a part of Hawai'i where we are looked down upon and we have so much terrible stereotypes. But you know what? There was a student from my school who went to Harvard for college. HARVARD! It's not just that. We have so much aloha, not only in that area but in all of Hawai'i. About the bullying, there isn't only bullying in Hawai'i. There's bullying all over the world so don't just target us. Please let's not focus on races here. Hawai'i is such a diverse place that we could care less about your skin color. It's more about how much aloha you spread. -A local from Hawai'i🤙🏼🌺

[@randyclere2330]

are you stupid or just practicing.... oh, wait , you are a blue eyed vegan, what ever the fuck that is. Why don't you check your white privilege at the door, cup cake. Perhaps you should try eating some meat, sounds like you are brain dead.

[@loganhernandez2380]

these fuckas would get mad cracks lmao

[@missfroggi3207]

EG....example given.

[@katomataele2229]

I am really sorry that your daughter was treated that way, but every culture comes with the good and the bad. Not all white people are racist and not all people of color are racist. I get what you are saying,some kids are taught to be hateful and rude towards others but sometimes it's their decision to be like that. I know where you are coming from but islanders have faced these problems too. My cousin was being bullied because she was the only polynesian in her class. I hear stereotypes and rude comments from the children's parents. I didn't help the case either because I persuaded her to take action and fight back. So she gave some of the kids black eyes.

[@bestprimal9790]

I’m born local and I’ve had my fair share with nice Hawaiians and straight up inconsiderate Hawaiians.

[@perrywidhalm114]

While I appreciate you attempt to be fair-minded fella, like many other mainlanders who have recently moved to Hawaii, you're justifying the "locals" racism, hatred and xenophobia as simply an aspect of their popular culture. We lived and taught school on the BIG Island for 7 years and could not wait to get off that rock. My wife and I have traveled a good portion of this Earth and Hawaii ranks high on the most racist, xenophobic places on the planet. For instance, what do you think would happen on the mainland if you or I displayed half the Nativism "locals" exhibit daily in Hawaii? Here's a tip, the locals are mocking your for wearing that flowered "Aloha" shirt.

[@skyline44512]

THAT'S WHY THEY CALLED ME THAT lol I had no idea.

[@1nonlydamien584]

Arminius it’s spelled haole

[@1nonlydamien584]

Arminius your wrong haole means foreigners but we use it especially on white people cause they disrespect the Land

[@lifewithmissjas]

Arminius that made zero sense bruddah

[@akadripzeytyt5977]

Kallz Call finally someone on my side

[@akadripzeytyt5977]

Anthony Joseph wouldn’t be talking HAOLE lol I’m joking

[@kalanilopez8394]

Thank You braddah for your willingness to understand. Haunani Kay Trask said it best. "To owe us an understanding and respect for the culture and where you are." The word "Haole" is descriptive and it's perception is based upon whether or not yours is positive, negative or nonchalant. I appreciate your point of view.

[@radkonpsygami7634]

I lived in Asia for over 11 years - there were few instances of racism I ran into there, but nothing really major. I came back and live/work in Silicon Valley. Strangely enough, what I tend to notice a lot from Asians in this area is flagrant racism. Many of them came here on H1B visas, got their green cards and lived here for many years, but my impression is that they just keep to their "own", don't want to interact with other "races" and I doubt really give a shit about USA. I think that if a civil war broke out (considering the recent news that might happen in the future) they'd pack up their shit and go back to their respective countries. If you're a white guy and talk to a Chinese girl, bunch of Chinese guys will come and create drama and the girl will be afraid to give out her number. This is true of Koreans, Vietnamese and other Asian men. At lunch time at work if you sit at a table with asians and try to engage in a conversation they will rudely ignore you or give you snide comments - because you're white and they don't want to talk to you. There is a saying I would hear while in Asia: "when in Rome do like the Romans do" - so I would try to give respect to their culture while there...but I came back here to USA only to witness them not follow their own "rule" and not giving a f**k bout respecting US culture and not even wanting to interact with it? In essence only caring about the money they make? I'm sorry but that is bullshit. I'm wishing now I never lived in Asia because of the double standard I'm seeing. Right now I'm looking for work awaaaaay from Silicon Valley (one reason being the BS I'm witnessing) and hopefully I'll be out of here soon. I guess what I'm saying is that in some ways I can understand where Hawaiians come from.

[@nonyabzness521]

Im So Glad You Understand.. Mahalo!! As a Native Hawaiian Born and Raised On Maui, That Is Exactly How I Feel, And People Say Hawaiians Are Racist.. TOTALLY NOT THE CASE.. It's Definitely How U Carry Yourself As An Individual.. We Can ALL B Ohana and Live In Paradise Together, But If We Don't Take Care Of Our Home, Hawaii Will No Longer B Hawaii.. The People and The Culture Is What Truly Makes Hawaii So Sacred!! Keep The Culture Alive, Even If U Not Hawaiian!!

[@jrlagoni]

bs. kids are bullid serially in school.

[@smplfi9859]

fat faced inbred racist mongrol, go kill a haole, your torturous villains. they are children. not adults who lost to colonization. I wish hawaiins would just die they are awful in America. they probably gave the Japanese the signal to bomb Pearl Harbor. Traitors who should have their travel rights revoked from coming to the mainland. I've had friends out there tell me horror stories that you punks do to their children. the world will continue to understand how vile you people are.

[@giuliom8520]

Can you stop spewing the tourism marketing propaganda. There is no real "Aloha spirit", its just a marketing gimmick. You don't sound like you've lived there long enough to know better. Hawaii is THE MOST racist state in the US, and I've lived there long enough to know (5 years). I've also been all over the US, and the world, for that matter.

[@fusion9619]

I've been doing interviews, trying to get a job in Hawaii. I can feel it. I've never seen racism in America, but the moment they see me, I can feel the hate. We get through the interview, I try my best, but a few days later I always get the same response - rejection. I'm waiting on one last rejection letter, then I'm done. I've travelled all over the world, taught myself other languages, lived in countries Americans are afraid of... I've never felt such hatred directed at me as when talking to people in Hawaii.

[@yournoneexistencefather5869]

@@fusion9619How to be a black man in the 1940s, lol.

[@getawayred]

This video was right but super wrong at the same time. I'm Portuguese i grew up on Oahu, Waianae to be exact. I always showed the utmost respect to the best of my ability while growing up and i can say with Certainty that Waianae is one of the only places in the United States that you will experience true racism for being white. I was bullied throughout my childhood for the color of my skin and the silly part of it is my great great great grandparents came over to work on the plantations when they were kids. But i'm viewed as someone who came from the states and am trying to take their land.

[@aidenpearce595]

Hawaiians in my experience are more racist than southerners. And just because you are nice and respectful doesn't mean you it will be reciprocated. Racism is very rampant down here no matter how nice you are lmao.

[@stikupartist3698]

Well, when you've been colonized and forced to convert to another culture it leaves a bad taste in your mouth.

[@rwleasing]

JJ, I really enjoy your Hawaii videos; they've given me a good insight into living in Hawaii, it's people and culture.

[@octobomb]

Racism is a afterthought of Messing someone up. Respect comes before race in Hawaii.

[@kkalama9877]

Mahalo for your perspective! It's evident that from your experience, you understand the mentality of the Hawaiian culture. I was born and raised in Hawaii and there is good and bad here, as with all places. We all strive to exemplify the "high road" of every culture, just simply being good, doing good, and showing "aloha", love and respect to all people. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences. You are definitely a kama'aina!

[@AppleLeib]

Generally, this works the same anywhere you go but especially here where different races and nationalities have compromised to live in harmony and peace: If you bring attitude you get attitude! If you disrespect others, YOU WILL get disrespect. Hawaii is not a caucasian culture, despite what it looks like. It is a blend of many cultures. We live and learn from each other. We all speak English or something like it as a common form of communication among different nationalities. If you make the mistaken assumption that it's exactly like Austin or LA or, NY and act like you are still there you will in all probability struggle until you leave disappointed with nothing nice to say about the place or the people. If that's the case you have entirely missed the point, missed out. All of the folks are warm and gracious when you get to know them .But like anywhere else, there are problem citizens. Hang out with good folks and you will not be disappointed!

[@bgandjsco1]

So, what it all boils down to, is that it is OK to be a Racist as long as you are not a White Racist. A racist is a racist.

[@aaronf.3265]

I'm very glad I watched this video before passing it up because of your title. "Fakeness is a haole trait"...lol got me with that one. Thank you for being open minded and respectful. Keep up the good work.

[@Lopezflies888]

I don't think fake is a haole trait. It's a insecure human trait. I meet more fake Asians here in HI with money than Haoles. I think Haoles are aware they haole and try harder where Asians come here entitled Wasn't this way 20 yrs ago

[@captaina4458]

@@Lopezflies888 cool 🤙🏽

[@Lopezflies888]

@@captaina4458 💯

[@csdredge9748]

Its the reason we come back year after year. We are going on our 12th year coming to the islands and the reason that it brings me back time and time again is the Aloha of the people. No fancy jewelry, no fancy dresses just me . Its very freeing and what I look forward too the most (other then the land and ocean)and I love it!

[@kalokuholt1603]

Hey man thank you for posting your views on this touchy subject. Not very many people do but... you GET IT! Hawaii is all about love and respect. Attitude is everything and you nailed it. "Just be cool." People like you can stay no problem. The ones you warned about, please use your roundtrip ticket lol. Again, mahalo bruddah!

[@esther4557]

People need to respect eachother period! My husband (mixed white) got called a gypsy ni**er for respectfully calling out a local for frauding us when trying to buy a vehicle on fb. Another time my husband sold a vehicle "as is" to a local and the very next day he received many voice mail because the local bought the vehicle as is and wanted my husband to fix it or else he will get his "gang" to come and beat us up. We police reported him btw. Then another time, some local was way low balling our selling vehicle and got super mad because we wouldn't take his offer. He told my husband to get all of his shit and the haole military bull shit back to mainland. My husband is from Alabama and I'm from Georgia (the so called racist states). We have never had dealt any racism in the mainland until we moved to hawaii. My husband grew up with Cambodians, vietnamese, hispanics, blacks in the so called racist state of Alabama. I grew up with the same diversity and never had a problem with anybody. I agree that Hawaiians wants Aloha as a sign of respect to them and thats what we did. But ever since we first came here in 2017, we did not felt welcome. We have a friend that moved here last year told us he was fueling his car and minding his own business one day until a local cussed him out and wanted to start a fight with him in the middle of the gas station for just being a haole. If any of you think racism is a given right because of the history, then how is that me and my husband's fault?? And if you really think beating us up as a taste to our own medicine because of your bad history, then tell me how is that gonna change the past?? Of course not all locals are like that. I'm pretty sure a lot of them are very welcoming and heartwarming people. But golly, let the dead rest in peace, let's learn and grow from it then move on!

[@phantpwr]

thanks for sharing, sounds like awful experiences. What island did this happen on?

[@malibularry3023]

That's not anything like my two years on Kauai. You've been lucky. I have a hard time seeing how a 110 pound English girl (my girlfriend at the time) had such an attitude problem that it would warrant having "fucking haole!" shouted at her with regularity and be attacked by two local guys, not to mention my own numerous experiences. The locals are not normally heart broken Hawaiians who are bummed out because someone from there sold land to a white guy from somewhere else. They're normally the cane worker offspring (a mix of Filipino, Puerto Rican, Japanese and Portuguese with maybe a splash of native, MAYBE) who are just dicks. That's my experience. Aloha is a total crock of bs. That's something made up for tourists' consumption. Just another person's view on it. No offense intended.

[@sydneysmith1580]

"They're normally the cane worker offspring (a mix of Filipino, Puerto Rican, Japanese and Portuguese with maybe a splash of native, MAYBE) who are just dicks." Exactly. It's funny how the term "local" really just means Filipino and not a true Native Hawaiian.

[@venomlily1651]

+Malibu Larry After hearing all of these comments about what others experienced, both the good and the bad, I'm much MORE thankful to be living in N.C. Not that there's NO racism here, but I wouldn't want to jump out of the frying pan and into the fire, sort of speak. I'm thankful to GOD each day for where I live; wouldn't want to be ANYWHERE ELSE .

[@onlysky6]

There are too many ignorant comments in this entire thread to respond to each individually, but 1. Just because your girlfriend was small doesn't say anything about her attitude. I know plenty of 110 pound girls that could benefit well from a hard kick to the teeth. 2. No one needs to have Hawaiian DNA in their blood to be upset about what happened (and is still happening) to the land they grew up in, and the culture that existed (and still exists) there. 3. Aloha is not "made up" for tourist consumption. I'm not surprised that someone who, after spending two years in Hawaii still doesn't comprehend Aloha, had a terrible time there. Frankly, it sounds to me like you (and anyone who thinks you are quality enough to date) probably deserved every bit of vitriol you received. Hope you never go back :)

[@leifvulfila8837]

You are quite correct. I had a friend in California who was nisei and had worked in Hawaii for a Japan based real estate company. She said the Japanese people in Hawaii are very racist to everyone there that is not Japanese. They may not say it in open but within their circles its very obvious.

[@mayfrasonsier]

I liked the video, but I want to share a little history that many people likely do not know. The word "haole" can't be a derogatory slang. It can be used in such a way that it comes off as derogatory (albeit, erroneously), but you can pretty much do that with any word depending on tone and inflection. You do state that it means foreigner in your video, but not the history as to how it came to be mostly used in reference to white Americans. The history of the word goes back prior to western contact. The first time it was used was in a chant in the Kumulipo (essentially Hawaii's creation story and national epic). The chant of Kūaliʻi has the earliest use of the word. "ʻAʻole o Kahiki kānaka; Hoʻokahi o Kahiki kānaka, he haole." This excerpt roughly translates to "There are no peoples of Kahiki; There is only one people of Kahiki, a foreign people." Kahiki is the origin of the gods in the Hawaiian mythos and I refuse to go too deep into that subject, for the sake of expediency. But the statement being made here is more or less an observation made by Kūaliʻi himself. He claimed to have travelled to Kahiki and to have seen the people who lived there, but he knew that the people who claimed to be native to there were actually from another place. You could say that Kūaliʻi understood human migration before most people. But that is not really what I am trying to point out here. Haole, in its original sense, means foreigner, plain and simple. But how did it come to be used for white people almost exclusively? This story starts during the plantation days, when many different kinds of foreigners were moving to the kingdom of Hawaiʻi. The natives needed new ways to refer to their foreign neighbors in a way that distinguished them from each other. Words like pākē (chinese), kōlea (korean), pilipino (filipino), pōpolo (african), and paniolo (spaniard, but also cowboy) were created by native Hawaiians to refer to the different denominations of peoples. But, in an interesting twist, european and white american foreigners insisted on referring to themselves as haole. So this explains the reference, but what about the derogatory sense of the word? The offensive meaning comes from a correlation between the american overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom and the fact that european/american immigrants called themselves haole. So it really has nothing to do with race and more to do with the history of Hawaii and its people. Great video and keep it up!

[@mayfrasonsier]

No it does not translate to that at all. If you understood how pronunciation of a word in Hawaiian changes its meaning, then you'd realize that "haole" and "hāʻole" are not said the same and therefore are not the same word. If you actually read my tl;dr comment, then you'd also see that the correlation between light skin and not exchanging hā with a honi does not exist. The chant of Kūaliʻi clearly uses the word haole in reference to the people existing in Kahiki. In no context is the chant referring to european or american whites. This chant is one of the earliest uses of the word from a Hawaiian context. It is not likely that the "haole" that Kūaliʻi refers to in his chant is at all light skinned. Also in my comment is the explanation as to why it means white person today. All you have to do is read my comment.

[@chrissmith8830]

No you both are wrong it literally translates to “no breath” which means no soul.

[@jae-yoonpahk2949]

People only talk about haole's being victim of racism from racist hawaiians. There is also a lot of racism against east asians living here in Hawaii. I am pile example of a person who grew up in Kaneohe, went to garbage public school there, to be told to go back to Japan, called rice eye, get into multiple fights with hawaiian kids. I dont even call them classmates because I don't view a lot of these Hawaiian trouble makers as colleagues. Just saying, it is not only haole's who are victims of racist-rude hawaiian people.

[@James-sn5mg]

Same here. I'm an East Asian as well. The brown skin people like Part Hawaiian dudes, Polynesians, Pacific Islanders and Micronesians seem to really hate us.

[@JackWallters]

Rice eyes ahahagagagagagagag

[@donaldyellott1982]

I'm a Native Texan who just returned from Oahu. I found this video interesting. I didn't have any problems with locals maybe because of my laid back Texas attitude, as this guy would agree just because you live in Hawaii doesn't mean your Hawaiian as the same for Texas. I found a lot of similarities between the two states local attitudes. Texas is a cesspool of different states and countries now, mainly from the east and west coast. I guess what I'm trying to get at and I see this across the country is, it seems to be Nobel to discriminate against anyone who is proud of where the came from and I get it, but here on Texans, I'm a racist if I say anything to anyone especially if they're waiving their countries flag in my face.

[@sosoasanmusic169]

I’ve been through racism in Hawaii I’m chuukese, the most hated race in the pacific

[@kavanikavani9213]

Soreal Asan it’s okay because Hawaii is the most racist island in the pacific.....

[@coreyfalo3939]

Oh yes..I never met a Chuukese but I heard so much about your people from the locals here so I know you experience that and I'm sorry you have to go through that.

[@mellochello77]

Your ancestors held their queen hostage and took the land!!!!! Why are you expecting them to be nice to you????

[@IslenoGutierrez]

JuicyJuice Because nobody visiting Hawaii today took anyone hostage or took anyone’s land, that’s why. Blaming an entire race for the actions of some in the past is just plain idiotic.

[@calebcolburn2384]

@@IslenoGutierrez well when the Jews are still mad at white people nobody calls that idiotic

[@coreyfisher2542]

I grew up around a couple of Hawaiian families in California. Made Hawaiian friends over the years. Been to Hawaii a few times. Man, I love Hawaiian people. That's all I have to say.

[@clevelandstreet5653]

Isn't it funny that on the Mainland we are taught to accept people of all cultures and backgrounds, yet in Hawaii unless you swear allegiance to local culture of ohana, being slow, not wanting money you deserve racist treatment and names.

[@hawaiian237]

clevelandstreet we have problems with the white people because we were forced to be apart of the U.S,at first we were a free country until we got over thrown by the U.S

[@nerthus4685]

Who is "we"? Are you full blooded Hawaiian? Or are you the mixed race descendant of plantation laborers brought from the Philippines, China, Guam, Tahiti etc?

[@Kaeoooo]

Wat a dumb Fuk u are! Hawai'i is not officially wit America. We were illegally annexed. So Fuk mainlanders don't fucking talk about us when u come on our turf! Cuz u fakas think u know everyting s smart ass haoles! We grew hea, you flew hea!

[@Kaeoooo]

sienna three chee! Yup das 100% correct

[@mr.berimbolo827]

Nerthus you don't have to be a full blooded Hawaiian to be a local. You simply just need to be born and raised in the islands knowing the culture. There's hardly any full blooded Hawaiians these days and it shouldn't take a genius to figure that out.

[@raritica8409]

I can sympathize with their situation. But there is some bias in Hawaii that is deeply ingrained. I come from Alaska and have met plenty of Polynesian's and they are some of the most gentle giants I've ever met! Big strength and big hearts. Loyalty knows no bounds. But I warn you, white tourists or any tourists for that matter are not an enemy! It's ridiculous to think that people wanting to experience that particular culture are threatening in any way, if anything it shows how insecure the individuals are..

[@alexanderlimosnero5234]

It is truly a shame to read see such narrow-mindedness in the comment section. Yes, race is important, insofar as knowing your roots, understanding history and the current times. But being racist (judging an INDIVIDUAL based on their race) is just plain stupid. Again, it is helpful to understand how people of different races feel about each other, but holding on to racial prejudices puts one at a disadvantage. The worst is victim thinking, i.e., we are victims of white colonialism. Thinking that way is not really helpful -- please think about that. Better to let that attitude go and focus on ways of being a better person and improving your community. You will find individuals of all races to be allies in the good work, whatever that means to you. For me that is empowering my brothers and sisters with good health, correct thinking, and a habitat conducive to their spiritual development. I think therein lies the possibility of peace and freedom for humanity. I don't intend to sound all spiritual or whatever; I just intend to help someone let go of their victim-thinking with the words above. There may be 'white-devils' ruling the world, but that doesn't mean you should hate them. And you certainly shouldn't hate some of your brothers and sisters just because they happen to belong to the same race as the ruling elite. Btw, I don't belong to any one race, so I have a very objective view of racism in general. Also, I am grateful to all of my ancestors.

[@Smokeless1167]

Tell that to 808Fdup.

[@phantpwr]

Hey Jeff, are you still living there? I see your newer vids are from all over, where is home now?

[@chrissmith8830]

Sean he probably got tired of their bulls*!t.

[@LWL1220]

So, they’re intolerant of other cultures?

[@renaganotisi2349]

@big dog We don't hate white people. In order to understand "haole" better, read Haoles in Hawai'i by Judy Rohrer. It is written from a haole perspective.

[@mojojoji5493]

Josephine Tracy wut

[@mojojoji5493]

Josephine Tracy you speak for all Hawaiians now? Lmao what a joke

[@mojojoji5493]

Josephine Tracy don’t quit ur day job Tracy

[@mojojoji5493]

Josephine Tracy what a child

[@robertdowler5073]

Each letter in Aloha stands for something,Love,Humility,etc.

[@SepherStar]

If someone brings your race in to it when they get mad at you for whatever reason, it's racism and those people harbored racist sentiments against you before you did whatever it was that they found upsetting. For example, when that teacher became upset that people were leaving the graduation ceremony and said something like "Of course it's all the BLACK people". I think it was pretty clear she had negative sentiments towards black people as a demographic before hand.

[@hoomalu0073]

All people have to do is be authentic, be real, have respect for the place and people. Don’t feel entitled (cocky) when you come here, please don’t be rude, just be chill. This video is a good guide for people who have never been here.

[@smplfi9859]

"entitled" you've never heard of 'kill haole' day... or it's just 'TOTALLY JUSTIFIED' in your mind. they do nothing to address this. And frankly hawaii gets the rep it deserves. stupid people on a pretty island with successful White people.

[@heatherjoslin8291]

I understand that the cost of living has been made harder for locally raised people because people from elsewhere buy. But if all the tourists left and all the hotels closed, most of my friends there would have to leave. They are making their living directly or second hand from the tourism industry. Lots of Hawaiians are benefitting from Social Security, disability, welfare etc. All provided because they are part of the US. I am just saying that it is too late to turn back to a time hundreds of years ago. I do not think that the people today could be self sustaining again. Sad but true everywhere. It is wonderful that there is a renewed interest in the language, arts, culture and soul of the Hawaiian history.

[@jamesmoninger1982]

I enjoyed your video. Having lived most of my life in Hawaii, the topic of racism certainly resonates, though I really never had to deal with it. You state at the beginning of the video that you are not suggesting anyone "kiss butt," but then you spend the next nine minutes telling people to do just that. Also, you confuse the term "local" with the term "Hawaiian." There is some intersection of these two populations, but not as much as one might think. Many of the racists (and yes, I think that is the correct term) have no more Hawaiian blood than you or I do. The best point made in your video is that anyone moving to Hawaii needs to accept that the lifestyle will be unlike what they are used to. If a new resident can make this cultural jump, groveling before locals should be entirely unnecessary. I look forward to future videos from you. Nice job!

[@skooli73]

As someone who has spent most of my life in Hawaii, I can say that you are 100 percent correct. Don’t come and kiss ass. Be respectful and most of the time it will be reciprocated. There are plenty of racists, but as you said, many are not even Hawaiian. 2nd or 3rd generation Philippino, Somaoan, Tongan, Chamorro, Japanese, Portagee... Brown doesn’t necessarily mean Hawaiian.

[@dulceortega7196]

You explained this topic really well ..and you have a very soothing voice..

[@brownsrvlifecampground9322]

How is it over there for 2021 ?

[@b1sayan]

That was such a clear honest way to address this issue. Respect for each other is what it takes. Thanks. Aloha.

[@dorseylandria6119]

So who exactly is THEY? The native blood Hawaiians? Samoans? Fijians? Tongans? Chinese? JAPANESE? Who are the racist? I really want to know.

[@PacificExpressions]

Stay humble, we're all in together and being so isolated Hawaiians really have to practice that. I think of the Japanese sword makers who ritualized the process so as to carry on the tradition. So it makes sense they would get defensive of our Aloha tradition. Here on the mainland the story is we are only being divided more.

[@UwU-lm9or]

bit the thing is japanese and all asians came here because of the sugar plantation and honestly we aren't defensive about it it's the fact that some people are either ignorant stuck up or just disrespectful here we dont care about whether color race ethnic backround none of that shit matters here if you do make the effort to try and speak or learn hawaiian then we appreciate that most people talking bad about there experince is probably the fact that they havent been respectful ignorant or just stuck up again im just saying this because i am a local from Hawaii trust me we do appreciate the fact that you try to understand learn and speak it correctly

[@hoomalu0073]

This guy has good intentions. He is basically on point.

[@dbkobain]

So much respect for this man, putting things in perspective for the closed minded. Aloha badah

[@vicious-w7m]

Basically if a culture is rotting with the worms and mold of prejudice and collectivism it must be cleaned. There's no excuse to be small minded and hateful for any reason, some just have a longer journey. Seeing your fellow man as an individual and not a representation of a racial group is the test of weather you are a good person.

[@Rinifi]

I'm a low key guy but when I walk the neighborhoods of Honolulu, minding my own business, I still often hear shouts of "go home, haole" or f*** you, haole" from passing cars or people on the street. Racism is alive and well in the islands.

[@calebcolburn2384]

@big dog no that is not a fact we don't hate white people we just don't like the ones that are disrespectful

[@alexcarter8807]

I was last back home in 03 and the economy in HI was in the dumps because they were still recovering from 9/11 so plenty of angry folks about but .... I never got shouted at and I'd rented a cheap apartment in Waiks and walked around a fair amount. The funniest incident was, I went out by Mokoli'i to pick shells, and I was really intent on my shell-gathering activities, so when a squall came through I just ignored it and let my hair blow around. So later when I went to my car, these little local kids pointed and laughed their little okole's off at me. When I saw myself in the car mirror I laughed too, because the wind had made my hair into this awesome mohawk! I tried smoothing it down and it would just spring back up! It was hilarious! But I'm not really full-on haole. Like in Hawaii I'm considered a haole and always thought of my self as haole but I'm pretty brown and have been flat-out told here on the Mainland (by a Chinese guy, it was funny) that I'm not white. When I asked him what I was, then, he puzzled for a bit and said, "Italian?"

[@spoolyz0296]

Love your perspective it makes complete sense! Moving to Hawaii is my biggest goal at the moment. I appreciate the video.

[@usts6su19]

Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹, I don't even know how the hell I ended up here.

[@ryanwright8476]

I went to Hawaii a few years back and a local very politely suggested that since I was a tourist I should be heading back to my hotel because it was getting dark out.

[@rickeshpatel4025]

I think racism is everywhere. So many times I been called a terrorist or other things and I grew up in the Bay Area. Still so much racism but you may not notice unless you live here for awhile. The thing with Hawaii is that America stole it from the natives there and turned it into a tourist destination and many natives moved out cuz they couldn’t afford it (like gentrification going on in my the Bay Area) so in that sense I see way to many people making videos about racism and thinking they will get the same respect from them that you show but even so you should have the attitude expecting racism or discrimination. Not that it is ok but that is the reality. Same thing goes with blacks, racism is very strong even now towards them. I appreciate you being more even kneeled than some of these videos. You have to see things from all perspectives and often most white people just don’t have it. When I go it is like I’m family and make so many friends. They say it is my vibe and attitude. At the end you are definitely right. Be authentic and compassionate and no matter what color your skin is you will be accepted 🤙🏽 Just don’t be a damn tourist, they hate that shit. This is a great video to watch don’t bother with most others regarding racism in Hawaii. Dude has some perspective fasho 🙏🏽

[@keithbell9348]

If being yourself is being a loud mouth, self centered, "all eyes on me", "Im better than you" mentality take it to Hawaii, don't bring it my neighborhood. But when I visit Hawaii. Leave before I get there and take it back to the mainland! I don't blame the hawaiin people with being fed up with those-Howlies? (i thought it was howie). The spirit of Ohana and Aloha can be practiced everywhere. It's taking a sincere interest in others, respecting people and being courteous, polite, mannerly. And it costs $NOTHING$! But when you put it into practice the rewards are priceless. I suggest everyone should practice it here in the States for at least 2 weeks before they visit Hawaii. It will do wonders for your experience over there and back home.

[@IslandHopperTV]

Thank you for your input and comment to share with others Keith Ball : )

[@loganhernandez2380]

its howlies and dont take that here fuckas gon get cracks at least you understand doe

[@hawaiiguy1]

haole... is the correct spelling...and it's HOW you say it whether it is a bad way or just a nice way to say a white person...

[@leizrain9087]

Keith Bell Yasss and it's spelled Haole just putting it out there

[@hawaiiguy1]

Ray Martin spelled incorrectly..you are meaning to say "hauoli"..different meaning and pronunciation

[@francomendoza8995]

You Really don't need to understand the culture if you don't disrespect it, if your not a trouble maker, a person destroying things, stealing. If your a kick back person, not rude, can talk right to others how you would like to be talked to. You will be fine. By doing these simple thing you will have a wonderful time, now the local that treat you badly still are the punks an yes every culture has them, but as many times as i been to Hawaii I have never met one like this guy said they are kind caring people the first time I went I was shocked!! I felt like I was family for reals.

[@k-grizz541]

Some Polys are racist towards micronesians. Some look out for me, but Some call us dirty and shit. One time I was explaining what my ethnicity was to this girl and I was telling her about Guam and she seemed so interested, but when I said it's part of micronesia, she said "eww" Sooo.... Teasing another race and calling them dirty.

[@Rainorshine004]

Damn that's mean. I believe when people don't get of their own places and travel much, they have a " hive" like mentality. She probably doesn't like herself very much.

[@aislyndelarosa1583]

It's literally not even your guys fault that you're here either. Micronesians were kicked off their land because it was being used for bombing and you guys were told that you could come here by the white folk of America. I don't get why a lot of people are racist towards you guys. 🤦‍♀️

[@k-grizz541]

@@aislyndelarosa1583 it's not specifically towards us, but to chuukese and marshallese ppl. They just categorize chamorros with them because we're micronesian. But palauan, chamorros, saipan, they look more like Asian or samoan. But we just receive hate frm some people BECAUSE we are micronesian

[@aislyndelarosa1583]

@@k-grizz541 oh yah, ik a lot of people who are actually Asian from there but yeah. That's not okay.

[@mrniceguy3344]

I don’t understand all this “guest” talk from Hawaiians. Hawaii is a part of America. Seems like that’s just a sneaky way to mistreat those you don’t like. “You’re a guest here, respect us!” Lol

[@ichigobankai2343]

Any time you move to a different country or continent you should always respect there culture. If you move to Japan you should respect there culture and try to fit in....If you move to Brazil you should respect there culture and blend in and NOT the other way around where you think they should blend in with your culture.

[@rouilliewilkerson9838]

Which island are you on?

[@kahealaninakoa5921]

Rouillie Wilkerson FBI

[@coreyfalo3939]

I'm half Puerto Rican and half Portuguese..I moved here because my husband is a full blooded local Polynesian and I have seen this happen..BUT..I think there is a difference between local and a Hawaiian ..a real Hawaiian and since I live in an area with tons of tourists.. my God I can see why they get beat up..some and I mean most..of the people that visit here are rude as hell with no social manners..it's something I would never have guessed until living in a place with tourists..I think your right about respect..but I have also seen people just standing there and being hassled about being a hoele..I had to ask my husband what that meant and I know it's bad cause he said...who called you that point them out...lol..but yes respect is what lots are lacking.

[@coreyfalo3939]

@big dog I have to agree now I've been here another month..but the thing is ..this is Polynesia..the Hawaiian is Polynesian..I'm married to a Poly and have poly kids they are very distinct features etc..I'm not thinking the locals are really Hawaiian..they don't look Poly to me so I feel there is a big difference between the Hawaiian and the local..two different groups?

[@calebcolburn2384]

@big dog why are we the problem it's our land and were are disrespectful if people like you who are disrespectful and just trash on everybody are here

[@calebcolburn2384]

@@coreyfalo3939 yes local means your born here hawaiian is a race that's it

[@chrissmith8830]

Hawaiian is an ethnicity. Locals means you’re from there, or raised there, or have adopted the culture.

[@GustavoRodriguez-qr5po]

Is it physically safe to be there, even if someone is just minding his business not doing anything will I as a main lander get a lot of negative attention?

[@kainaludez2285]

Gustavo Rodriguez Yes it's physically safe to be a mainlander in Hawaii, it's not like were gonna jump you for not being local. I have been born and raised in Hawaii and as long as you treat everybody with respect, and respect Hawaii and it's people's culture you will be fine.

[@GustavoRodriguez-qr5po]

Kainalu Nuuhiwa Thank you, I can't wait to move to Oahu. You guys have a very very beautiful Culture over there. Hawaii is a great country and deserves to be respected thank you for your openness.

[@SovereignHawaii]

He didnt mention that Hawaii was ILLEGALLY taken by the US

[@__-bb3mk]

But its not the *current* US people's fault

[@SovereignHawaii]

@@__-bb3mk So I guess that means fuck how hurt Hawaiians feel, fuck their sovereignty and fuck their human rights to self govern. They should be happy the big nice US took them over or else the bad bad Japanese or Russians or whatever other country you wanna name would do it right? Thats some stupid shit that people would really try and protest someone protesting wrong. Lol. All im saying is that (us) Hawaiians deserve OUR nation back. The US created this problem of allowing all these outsiders to buy up all of our land, they should pay back all these outsiders and let my people have whats rightfully OURS

[@SovereignHawaii]

Fuckin haoles think they need to be fucking worshipped wherever they go. They think they fucking own everything. Watch what I say tho. I swear to god watch what happens over the next ten years. Watch how African Americans are gonna wanna leave the US, then once that happens watch the native Americans and native Alaskans call bullshit. Hawai’i is already doing it. Then it’ll be other places like Guam, Samoa etc. Shit look at Puerto Rico lol they don’t wanna be American either. Lol in like 10 years the US will lose most of its power and will go from being a super power to an average nation to below average nation. I’m calling it now, gods judgement on Babylon is gonna begin.

[@partyman5797]

I’m just glad people are talking about it I was interested in this by watching Hawaiian representatives them claiming there’s not a migrant crisis on the mainland seems an odd thing for people on an island to say or have an opinion on

[@narangi108]

This is a great video! Thank you. I just finished a book "Haoles in Hawai'i" by Judy Rohrer (University of Hawai'i Press, 2010). I'd highly recommend it.

[@kevinfong9787]

The only thing locals want you to understand is our culture. Listen, we try to spread the spirit of aloha to everyone. We want you to understand that family comes before *anything else.* We don’t hate tourists. Some are ignorant, though. All we want is for you to make an effort to capture the aloha and take it back with you. Also, don’t call us “fake Americans. “ Why are we fake? We are the 50th state of the good ol’ USA. We use USD, and- don’t take out your passport when you get here, we don’t live in huts, we have WiFi, and no, I’m not Hawaiian. I’m a local. Chee hoo 🤙🏼

[@palmetto33]

Fantastic Video. I've visited Hawaii many times over the last 15 years for both work and vacation. I've stopped and talked with the Hawaiian Independence folks on Kauai and talked with the folks protesting on top of Mauna Kea. I understand where they are coming from. I sympathize with them. I've contributed to their causes. Not necessarily because I agree with all they have to say, but because I understand their unhappyness. Maybe that's because I'm from the South. Not saying that all Southerners get it, but when talking about conquered nations, many of us Southerners get it. Can't fly the flag, can't sing Dixie etc. For many of us, the flag, Dixie etc are simply cultural. They are representative of home. Hawaiians feel that their land was unlawfully conquered. I get it. That doesn't mean that if they had remained independent, they would have all been living happily and in harmony, but they would have been in control of their own destiny, which is what all people want. I've read the history of Hawaii. Watched movies about it. I've visited ʻIolani Palace and Hulihe‘e Palace with a different set of eyes than a typical uneducated Haole might. Here in the South we get upset when people from other parts of the country move here and complain about things (the heat, the driving, the slowness, the lack of entertainment, lack of alcohol sales on Sunday in some parts, etc...) and I'm sure the issues are exacerbated in Hawaii with such a small area and the overwhelming influx of foreigners. So, visitors, read up on the history of Hawaii. Listen when people talk. Be humble. Be reverent when in sacred places. Don't act like you would back home. This is a different place.

[@ethosdatainformatics2384]

You articulated the Hawaiian Qualitative Philosophy very well…Good Job.

[@Gemashke]

Great video! You really explained "Racism" in Hawaii as well as how to blend in to the Aloha lifestyle incredibly well!! I personally think the mainland could use the Aloha Spirit too...it would certainly do some good!!

[@mr.berimbolo827]

franklin taylor he said a lot actually. Did you not watch the video?

[@IslandBoy-808]

Geshmake. Yeah,well I seen a lot of Asians come here with a chip on their shoulder. Like they think they're better than every else because they're Asian. Those people are just as bad as Whites from the Mainland. Whst yiu perceive as racism us locals perceive as outsiders being an assholes who have zero respect for how we do things here.

[@yeyo9404]

There’s racism everywhere wake up people.if you come to Hawaii and act like a turd you will be treated like a turd . And don’t say ( can I just steal a coffee) or let me steal spot here or let me just steal a cigarette.. I know it’s just a term that mainlanders use very comfortably but we have a long history of people coming here and stealing from us so try not to say that . We are a respect based society so give and get . Thanks for making this video and understanding

[@johna.7362]

It's good that you put that out here, Yeyo, about being careful about that particular slang . Curious, what industry do you see more white people in? Tourism, business, medical, food service...?

[@BlueMoonBrightStar]

The people in Hawaii that I have met are amazing. There are people from all over the world both living and visiting there. Once there, you'll realize what a small world it is. If you are a good person, you'll have no problems. Aloha 🌸

[@smplfi9859]

this a joke?

[@sylviewatson6461]

....except from the people who for some unknown reason will harass you from the day you meet them despite your best efforts to walk on eggshells around them and be nice.

[@GALLOdelNORTE]

thinking of going to a university in hawaii, any animosity towards mexicans?

[@IslandHopperTV]

Not really.

[@matthewmann8969]

I hear most of the racism in Hawaii is towards Europeans, East Asians, And Melanesians

[@twenty5charlie]

This is a shallow video for haolé visitors. If you want to talk about Racism in Hawaii, do an independent study on how locals treat Micronesians. Not some touristy video about haolés acting stupid in an environment their unfamiliar with and get hemmed up by offended locals. There is unprovoked violence and racial slurs openly lobbed at Micronesians going on. That’s where the story of Hawaii racism reside.

[@James-sn5mg]

A lot of them do bad things, cause problems and live the thug life. That's why they get hated. They are not the only ones with dark skin but they are the only ones being hated.

[@KiaMatey]

Moving there is my longtime dream and I just loved your videos, they really help me thinking about it in a more real way!! Thank you so much and a Very Happy New Year!

[@leelee8237]

KiaMatey its expensive from what i hear im from the fiji islands probally depending on your lifestyle

[@cyfernandez1896]

ChiaraGio stay where you are Hawaii doesn't need another white

[@notadam3985]

Wow

[@ultimatefirecracker1486]

Imagine Black people going through racism everyday.. You just have to move to the US back and you have your white privilege back so..

[@IslenoGutierrez]

UltimateFireCracker Whites are the blacks in Hawaii.

[@gtrs4ever]

Well said! thanks for understanding. I tell my friends that no is singled out but everybody gets ragged on even me. I'm Filipino, we've been referred to as a flip and bookbook...growing up in hawaii no one is over anybody and that's how you grow up. You respect everybody no matter how you live or where you live. It's not the 48 states it's the 50th state in the middle of the pacific.

[@TheWeteyezz]

This is absolute bullshit. I’m half white (but white enough to be considered haole) and I’m local, born and raised in Hawaii. I don’t have a “mainland mentality” and I respect the aina and all the diverse cultures... and I sure as hell didn’t steal no ones land as I’m paying rent out my ass.... yet I was still discriminated against growing up in Hawaii because I’m “white.” Don’t try to sugar coat anything. It is what it is and nothing will ever change unless people recognize racism for what it is.

[@1994CPK]

sorry man, Hawaiians can be so narrow minded.

[@volodymyrvsahdneek5065]

Great commentary, I think he sums it up pretty well. Aloha !!!

[@octobomb]

he is really on point with his explanation.

[@This_gonna_be_good_I_know_it]

6:21 The camera agrees that the spirit of Aloha, of being authentic, broadens your perspective. 😂😉 Aloha.

[@mamoochie7392]

i spent all of elementary school in hawaii and was bullied because of my pale complexion, really unreported

[@d.richmond7112]

I have A Friend that is from Hawaii (born and raised and yes An Actual Hawaiian) He lives over here on the main land in Las Vegas now and He calls Me “Haole” all the time anyway , What do I do ? I Laugh and don’t take it personally .

[@stikupartist3698]

So they don't like colonizers either? I wonder why?

[@claytonnew8360]

its more about respect than racism being real i have friends that moved here to Hawaii from the eas t coast and the west coast cool as hell one of my best friends is blonde haired and blue eyed so if you experience racism here look at your self first the slurs are equal here to every culture white,brown,black,asian,Polynesians ,by the way im Hawaiian /Chinese / White