Written/ Spoken by: Chelsey Cruz PLEASE NOTE THIS WRITING/AUDIO IS SENSITIVE: Loud war sounds like guns, bombs and loud bangs. Expression on experience with Child Sexual Abuse, Substance Abuse, War and Violence. Message to the listeners: This free writing piece started off as a search to reclaim my self identity and ended with me interconnecting not just […]
By: Kailanianna Ablog I was proud to walk around in uniform. The faint thud of my shoes on the hallway tile, the gentle squeeze of a belt around my waist and the jingle of medals on my chest – reminders that, despite having no prior “military-esque” training before joining the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps […]
We caught up with hostess Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’i to give us all the new new about her upcoming TV show, “Talanoa with Tupe” and her inspiration for this exciting platform that explores the lives and careers of Pasifika people who have succeeded in a diverse range of disciplines. Talanoa with Tupe debuts this Sunday at 7:30 […]
Hi everyone! It’s been a bit quiet here but to be honest, we’ve been busier now than ever before. With the shutdowns & setbacks of #COVID19 for everyone, this time for Lady Pasifika has gifted us the much needed, unexpected & beautiful opportunity to restructure, reorganize and rethink our mission and strategy. During this difficult […]
By: Kailanianna Ablog I was holding her hand when she took her last breath. Months of declining heath prepared me for my final goodbye, but nothing could have steeled me against the pain of knowing that this amazing, spunky woman would no longer be a part of this world. Her name was Rita Kazuma – […]
The idea for Her Voice was birthed out of my trip to New York in 2017 attending the Commission on the Status of women (CSW61) as part of the World YWCA delegate and as a recipient of the UN Women Yvonne Herbert Scholarship. During this trip, I was able to speak in forums and platforms […]
It’s a new world. We are in a new space and time in this universe and now comes the grand ol’ question: “Now what?” So, let’s be real. We don’t know what is happening, although we are being “told” everything is good, that things will slowly, and one day, go back to ‘normal’ we know […]
I know we are in a scary time. I know that the future, is completely unknown. I know we are worried about our loved ones, our financial income could be jeopardized and that there are many of us stuck in an uneasy state. You are stronger than you think. You can still make your dreams […]
The last couple of weeks have brought the new year of the “New Decade” to an unexpected yet frightening pause. Yes, with the Covid19 pandemic flooding social media, our timelines, and our heads, it is easy to feel completely out of control at this time. For me, being ‘in control’ is my thing but it […]
Story by: Dacia TaleniPhotos provided by: Dacia Taleni When you hear the words “Samoan girl”, what do you think about? I used to envision a thin, fair-skinned woman with long dark hair and a wide red lipstick smile. This woman is in all the Samoan movies, advertisements and cultural celebrations. She is always the bride, […]
LADY PASIFIKA 