In this compelling episode, Bridget Bickerton-Morgan, Managing Partner at Bickerton Law Group, breaks down the complex realities of the justice system in Hawai‘i.

She discusses the recent dismissal of the Lindani Myeni lawsuit. Bickerton Law Group filed the suit shortly after the shooting and killing of Lindani Myeni by Honolulu Police Department in April 2021.

We dive into the disparities in police use-of-force standards, and the unique challenges faced by Black, Micronesian, and Pacific Islander communities. Bridget dives deep into the dangers of immunity, the nuances of assault and negligence claims, and the fight for accountability within law enforcement. This episode is a hard-hitting look at justice, equity, and the power of speaking truth to systemic issues.

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In this heartfelt episode of the Afro Aloha Podcast, Amy Benson sits down with Nate Dixon, CEO of Senior Helpers West Oahu, a leading in-home care service dedicated to supporting Hawai‘i’s aging population.

A retired U.S. Air Force veteran and longtime community leader, Nate shares his journey from serving his country to serving Hawai‘i’s kupuna (elders) with compassion, cultural sensitivity, and dignity.

We explore the critical importance of elder care in the islands, the challenges families face in caring for aging loved ones, and how Senior Helpers West Oahu is working to fill the gaps with heart-centered solutions.

Nate also opens up about the personal values that drive his leadership and how he sees care work as a form of community-building and legacy preservation.

Whether you're caring for a loved one now or thinking about the future, this episode offers insight, resources, and inspiration.

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In this thought-provoking episode of the Afro Aloha Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Paula Burton Major — educator, cultural advocate, and systems change leader — to explore the urgent challenges and transformative possibilities in Hawai‘i’s education system.

With decades of experience championing equity and culturally responsive teaching, Dr. Major unpacks how historical erasure, systemic bias, and the lack of Black and multiracial representation have created deep cracks in the classroom — and what it will take to heal them.

This episode is a call to action for parents, educators, and changemakers who believe that every child in Hawai‘i deserves to be seen, heard, and empowered through learning.

This episode is sponsored by Keith Major Sr.

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