A small but vocal group of Hawaiians and environmentalists have long viewed their presence as disrespect for sacred land and a painful reminder of the occupation of what was once a sovereign nation.
We need to reflect too on this Earth Day, how this same disrespect of the natural world has led to the twin threats to our future, climate change and loss of biodiversity.
After the Grammys, Kanye told entertainment reporters that the Grammys “disrespected artistry” by not giving the award to Beyonce, its rightful recipient.