Should McKinley High School Change Its Name?
There is a renewed effort to change the name of McKinley High School on Oʻahu and remove the statue of its namesake, President William McKinley, for his role in the illegal annexation of Hawaiʻi by the United States. Supporters of the campaign want the school to revert to its original name, Honolulu High School. Opponents say changing the school’s name would be a slight to its alumni.
Air Date: Thu, Feb 3, 2022 7:30 PM
Panelists included: Amy Perruso, Hawaiʻi State Representative; Ron Okamura, Principal McKinley High School; Kainoa Azama, Chair Honolulu Youth Commission; and Chance Naʻauao-Ota, McKinley High School Alumnus.
