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#Walter Ritte

50 years ago Kaho‘olawe Nine protest helped spark rebirth of sacred island

Two events were held Sunday to mark the 50th anniversary of a watershed moment that eventually led the U.S. military to stop bombing Kaho’olawe and put the island at the center of the Hawaiian rights movement.

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KAPA Hawaiian FM morning personalities Jaz and Ka’ea welcomed Kawika Kahiapo to the KAPA Cafe.

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KAPA Hawaiian FM morning personalities Jaz and Ka’ea welcomed Napua Greig to the KAPA Cafe.

Walter Ritte

KAPA Hawaiian FM morning personalities Jaz and Ka’ea welcomed Walter Ritte to the KAPA Cafe. Walter is a Hawaiian activist and educator from Moloka‘i. He was part of the “Kaho‘olawe Nine”, a group of activists first to oppose the military bombings on Kaho’olawe. He has organized many community efforts for waters rights, fought against land […]
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