As we celebrate 250 years of America, it is critical that we tell their stories, stories that are central to the country and truly define our communities. One such story is the revitalization of native languages, including the Hawaiian language. Since 2023, February has been recognized by the state of Hawaii as Mahina Olelo Hawaii or Hawaiian Language Month. Following the colonization of the Hawaiian Islands by English speaking Westerners, the Hawaiian language, also known as Olelo Hawaii, was nearly driven to extinction after the illegal overthrow of the … (01:44–01:56)
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