Makana Eyre: What’s In A Name? For Hawaiians There’s A Lot

About a decade ago, at an immigration office in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, a functionary perused my birth certificate during a visa appointment. When she got to my Hawaiian middle name, a look of disbelief spread across her face. Without saying anything, she picked up her phone. Soon, two colleagues appeared. Then, with all … Continue reading Makana Eyre: What’s In A Name? For Hawaiians There’s A Lot