Efforts across the country are underway to ensure Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are fully and accurately counted in the 2020 Census.
The video below is a powerful rendition of “This is Me” performed by Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander artists and dancers from across the country to invite and inspire their community to be seen, heard, and counted in the 2020 Census.
It features Kalenakū, Raiatea, Dillion Bien, Darren Bien, Lehua Kalima, Jericho Semanu, Kumu Hula Mark Kealiʻi Hoʻomalu & the Academy of Hawaiian Arts, Natalie Ai Kamauu, Jordis Unga, Samoan Community Development Center Choir, Nancy Fifita “Fancy Nancy”, Taʻu Pupu’a, Voka Mataele, Lea Love, Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom, Siaki Sii, Tavaʻesina Aloʻovaveao Scanlan, Tavana Mcmoore, Tiana Liufau, Jerome Faʻanana Grey, Tinifu Loa Grey, Lāʻie Community Members, Teheiara Kealohanui Pimental.
For more information on Census and how you can get involved visit www.hawaiiancouncil.org/census or at www.2020census.gov
Credits: Kalaimoku Group, U.S. Census Bureau, 4 Miles LLC
Sponsors: Hawaiian Airlines, Daniel K. Inouye Institute, and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement
