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Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum

A #museum honoring the birthplace of the 44th U.S. President and 200+ years of #Africana history in #Hawaii | Est. 1997 Venue to preserve African American history in Hawai'i, share its cultural values with the community through exhibitions to increase intercultural collaboration and providing events and programs to enhance cultural appreciation.
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Mission: Amalgamation of Ethnic Cultural Diversity and Community Collaboration to Share the Black Cultural Experience with the People of Hawai'i. “If you feel destiny calling," I said then, "and see as I see, a future of endless possibilitystretching before us; if you sense, as I sense, that the time is now to shake off our slumber, and slough off our fear, and make good on the debt we owe past and future generations, then, I'm ready to take up the cause, and march with you and work with you” Barack Obama '08

Operating as usual

02/02/2021

Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum's cover photo

02/02/2021

As we kick off #BlackHistoryMonth please make the pledge: https://aadcch.org/donations/donation-form

For more details: https://obamabirthdaywalk.com/

#ObamaHiMuseum #ObamaWalk #BlackHistoryMatters

01/08/2021

Tonight! Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum welcomes #MargaAltena, Dutch author and historian, to discuss her most recent museum exhibition: "Black liberators: African American soldiers in The Netherlands", which seeks to amplify the untold stories of African American U.S. Troops who helped free the Dutch by liberating The Netherlands during WWII.

“Black liberators” is a traveling exhibit formerly on display at museums including the NIOD Institute for War, Holocaust and Genocide Studies and the Vrijheids Freedom Museum. The exhibit and the accompanying book “Franklin” feature artwork by #BrianElstak and layout by #LyanneTonk, pictured with Marga Altena, center, at the exhibition.

Join the Community Conversation: Marga Altena, Dutch Author & Historian and #obamahimuseum:

Date & Time: Thursday, Jan. 7, 8:30 p.m. HST (Friday, Jan. 8, 7:30 a.m., Central European Time Zone GMT+1)
Location: Virtual
Join us on Zoom:
https://lnkd.in/ejeMbU9
Meeting ID: 923 8009 0675
Passcode: 032671

Photo credit and source: https://nos.nl/artikel/2321519-ook-zwarte-militairen-vochten-voor-onze-vrijheid-maar-dat-weet-bijna-niemand.html

These first Thursday monthly Community Conversation events are made possible by support from people like you. Donate to the Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum by visiting obamahimuseum.org and clicking “Donate” at the top of the page.

01/07/2021

A message of hope.

01/05/2021

Happy New Year! Check Out What We Have Planned for 2021: https://lnkd.in/ei73FvA

Want to receive the latest news and events from Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum? Sign our Virtual Guestbook at the bottom of our website: obamahimuseum.org.

01/01/2021

Just A Few Hours To Go! Mahalo for Giving Big to Support Our 2021 Goals!

Learn more in our latest newsletter: https://gem.godaddy.com/s/39e2c11

#GiveBigHawaii #HappyNewYear

12/31/2020

Not ready to donate? Spread the word on social media! The real success of #givebighawaii will not be how much money we raise but the tremendous impact those dollars will have when nonprofits across Hawai'i put them to work! https://givebighawaii.com/organizations/obamahimuseum…

12/31/2020

We have so much in store for the Hawaii community in 2021. We couldn't do it without you! Mahalo for your support! https://givebighawaii.com/organizations/obamahimuseum… #GiveBigHawaii

12/30/2020

Mahalo Nui Loa for supporting the mission of the Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum!

Nearly $3,000 raised during Give Big Hawai'i—and counting—the giving continues the rest of the year 😉.

Click the link 🔗 to learn more about what you're supporting when you #GiveBigHawaii and to donate through Dec. 31, 2020.

In 2021, join us as we: Empower Local Youth, Memorialize WWII History, Build Historical Markers, and Acquire Obama Childhood Home. We couldn't do it with your support.

Learn more & donate: https://www.givebighawaii.com/organizations/obamahimuseum

12/30/2020

Happy Kwanzaa and warm wishes to all who celebrate!

Be part of the conversation 🎙️ #CommunityConversation hosted by OBAMA HAWAIIAN AFRICANA MUSEUM every 1st Thursday of the...

12/22/2020

Congress Poised To Restore Medicaid For Micronesians

Be part of the conversation 🎙️ #CommunityConversation hosted by OBAMA HAWAIIAN AFRICANA MUSEUM every 1st Thursday of the month - #PacificIslander Outreach series continues 🤝 #IMUA #WorkingTogether We Are Oceania & Le Fetuao Samoan Language Center

Congress plans to restore Medicaid access for citizens from Palau, the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia living in the U.S., Politico reported Sunday. The change would help thousands of Pacific Islanders who have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Congressional leaders....

12/22/2020

Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum

Just 2 weeks to go for #GiveBigHawaii Please see link below to #GiveBack & learn more about @obamahimuseum Hawaiian Afri...

12/18/2020

Support Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum in #givebighawaii! | Give Big Hawai‘i

Just 2 weeks to go for #GiveBigHawaii Please see link below to #GiveBack & learn more about @obamahimuseum Hawaiian Africana Youth Enrichment Program #HAYEP “Young people recognize the big challenges that are coming up.” - Barack Obama #riseuptothechallenge #BeTheChange
https://www.givebighawaii.com/organizations/obamahimuseum

I’m ready to support Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum on December 1, 2020 during Give Big Hawai‘i. Learn more about Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum and all the other organizations participating in #givebighawaii.

12/10/2020

Community Conversation hosted by Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum - Pacific Islander Outreach Series 1

Series 1 - Museum & Educator panel discussion on Pacific Islander Outreach in Time of Pandemic & BLMThe Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum hosts a monthly series...

12/10/2020

"Hawaiian Soul" Biopic Features Musical Prowess of Molokaʻi Activist George Helm

Few stories in Hawaiʻi’s recent history have the mythical lore of George Helm’s – a charismatic leader and Native Hawaiian activist from Molokaʻi who

12/09/2020

Why 1 In 6 Hawaii Residents Struggle To Read

Why 1 In 6 Hawaii Residents Struggle To Read https://civilbeat.org/2020/12/why-one-in-six-hawaii-residents-struggles-to-read/ How can we help as a community - The Hawaiian Africana Youth Enrichment Program (HAYEP) has offered literacy tutoring for at risk youth - Get involved #ObamaHiMuseum #HAYEP #IncreaseLiteracy #givebighawaii

The state rolled out a new plan to address literacy in Hawaii schools and among Hawaii adults last month that's full of broad recommendations.

12/03/2020

Pacific Islanders Can’t Return Home During COVID-19 — Even To Bury Their Loved Ones

Indigenous burial traditions were already threatened by economic pressures and changing cultures. Then the pandemic struck.

12/03/2020

We Are Oceania

12/03/2020

Le Fetuao Samoan Language Center

Education is POWER Samoa!! 💪👍❤️

FROM TAGATA TUTŪ FA’ATASI ALLIANCE A AMERIKA SAMOA (TTFAAS) ❤️ Invitation open to anyone who wants to listen in. JOIN US TO LEARN - educate yourself 👏👏👏

#findyourpurpose Good Morning Everyone! This is for our Weekly "Wellness Checkin" for Friday! Presentations will be done in Samoan! Please attend-- The better informed we are, the better it will be for EVERYONE when repatriation happens.

1) It will cause Less Anxiety

2) It will help us cope with information overload

3) The more we get use to hearing the Covid-19 "language", the more we use it.

4) Get informed to protect ourselves and our families.

5) We need to continue to adhere to all our State and Health guidelines.

6) Its at 5:00pm-Hawaii Time

So lets join together and work diligently for a great turnout. I will be emailing members of our Taskforce to tune in. This will be also posted on our media page for everyone to share the flyer.

Thanks to Elisapeta T Lesātele Alaimaleata for arranging the NHPI Hawaii Covid-19 Taskforce to present to us.

Take care and Do whatever is necessary to protect yourself and your families! #flattenthecurve #wearmask, #AvoidGatherings, Physical Distance of 6ft apart. #FullSteamAhead

(Zoom Link)

https://washington.zoom.us/j/92544809974

Meeting ID: 925 4480 9974

Fa’afetai lava.

12/02/2020

Are you ready to be a part of #GiveBigHawaii? There's still time! Support Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum https://www.givebighawaii.com/organizations/obamahimuseum from #GivingTuesday to Dec. 31:

https://www.givebighawaii.com/organizations/obamahimuseum Less than 24 hours to go! #GivingTuesday #GiveBigHawaii “A cha...

12/02/2020

Support Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum in #givebighawaii! | Give Big Hawai‘i

https://www.givebighawaii.com/organizations/obamahimuseum

Less than 24 hours to go! #GivingTuesday #GiveBigHawaii

“A change is brought about because ordinary people do extraordinary things.” - Barack Obama

12/01/2020

Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum's cover photo

12/01/2020

Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum

02/06/2020

Black History Exhibit at Honolulu Hale (City Hall)
February 11 to 28, 2020 - Theme "Early Years of 44th U.S. President Barack Obama & Africana Settlers' History in Hawaii.
Daily: M-F from 8:00am to 4:00pm - Please circulate on your facebook account.

11/04/2019

Loved the Harriet Tubman movie.

09/11/2018

African American Diversity Cultural Center Hawai'i

09/11/2018

African American Diversity Cultural Center Hawai'i's cover photo

07/17/2018

New exhibit at Honolulu Hale showcases Obama's early years

New exhibit at Honolulu Hale showcases Obama's early years https://t.co/t7xUIrFdny

The gallery will feature pictures of the president's journey from local boy to president.

05/06/2018

Hey! Southwest Airlines Welcome to Hawaii! We could use your help to honor the 44th U.S. President birthplace!!!

08/08/2016

AADCCH: Bridging Cultures is scheduled to air on Thursday, Aug 11, at 10:00pm on OLELO 53. PLEASE WATCH AND LEARN ABOUT HAWAIIAN AFRICANA HISTORY

06/11/2011

Mahalo Daphne!

04/28/2011

National Park Service: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Mauna Loa Trail built by Buffalo Soldiers. Thanks Jeff Deponte!

From my series on the National Parks of the Pacific, this :60 interstitial was created for PBS Hawaii to air in conjunction with the Ken Burns series, "The National Parks: Americaʻs Best Idea." Features Hawaii Volcanoes Archeologist Jahkotta Burrell telling...

04/26/2011

Frank Marshall Davis - Rice & Roses Documentary (part 3/3)

1987. Rice & Roses rediscovers Frank Marshall Davis who achieved fame and some notoriety in the 1930s and 40s as one of the foremost Black practitioners of s...

04/26/2011

WWII Vets Honored for their Sacrifice at West Loch

Video from 2010 celebration

A special ceremony honored dozens of servicemen killed in the West Loch disaster at Pearl Harbor.

04/26/2011

http://www.buffalosoldiersnational.us/Trailblazers%20Article%20~%20by%20Kathryn%20Waddell%20Takara.p

Very amazing article by the daughter of Dr. William H. Waddell!

Address

1311 Kapiolani Blvd, Ste 203
Honolulu, HI
96814

Opening Hours

Monday	10:00 - 21:00
Tuesday	10:00 - 21:00
Wednesday	10:00 - 21:00
Thursday	10:00 - 21:00
Friday	10:00 - 21:00
Saturday	10:00 - 21:00

Telephone

(808) 597-1341

Website

https://obamahimuseum.org

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www.aadcch.org Click PayPal under Membership - Support Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum to honor the 44th U.S. President’s birthplace and early childhood years... Aloha and Mahalo Nui Loa for your Kokua! Donate in any amount ($5, $10, $15 $25 to help us build his monument...

New Name “Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum” dba parent name Diversity Cultural Center Hawai'i (AADCCH) was founded in 1997 as a museum repository to archive 200 years of African descent history in Hawaii. The purpose is to share and tell the story of the settlers past and present history in the Hawaiian Islands including the birthplace of the 44th U.S. President, Barack Obama’s legacy and early childhood years.

The Obama Museum’s target audience to educate youth, the future generation to empower their lives and increase appreciation about their cultural identity. Our archival collection is an important component for broadening this knowledge onsite, social studies classrooms, the community and visitor. In addition, we are making preparation to launch a Capital Campaign to acquire a facility to enable the Obama Museum to engage in broadening the intercultural conversation about Hawaii’s ethnic diverse communities to promote cohesiveness and harmony. The facility will stand as a symbol to honor the birthplace of the 44th U.S. President.