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Eni Faleomavaega: “The sad story to say, that was the Hawaiians trail of many tears because they continue to suffer.”

On the recordJune 10, 2009
The sad story to say, that was the Hawaiians trail of many tears because they continue to suffer.
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Eni Faleomavaega
American Samoa

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Faleomavaega reflects on the historical suffering of Native Hawaiians since the Homestead Commission Act.

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