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, […]
Story by: Alisi Jack-KaufusiPhotos provided by: Alisi Jack-Kaufusi Ovarian cancer is the most deadliest female cancer, it has a survival rate of 46%. Sometimes life works out in ways you can never imagine. It can be unpredictable and fragile. When I was 24 on December 5th 2017 I was diagnosed with stage 3 high grade […]
“Why, Lady Pasifika? What does Lady Pasifika stand for? Aren’t you just a magazine? Why are you going that direction? Who are you? Who do you think you are?” All good questions, all constantly on repeat. It has been 2 years and 10 months since Lady Pasifika’s launch. The initial vision for Lady Pasifika was […]
By: Kryssa Stevenson Early Wednesday morning of November 20th this year, the last transport was made for a controversial wind turbine project under construction in Kahuku, HI. For local residents who have been peacefully protesting the turbines since deliveries began late October, it was heartbreaking, as they fear the turbines will have negative effects on […]
This past summer, Lady Pasifika was incredibly honored to collaborate with an amazing group of Pasifika women that embody everything Lady Pasifika hopes to convey through our platform: fearlessness, passion, community, and unapologetic leadership. With the collaborative effort of these amazing and talented women, Lady Pasifika is completely honored to share this candid story on […]
