Hawaiian Role Commission discussed today on The Stream – Al Jazeera America

High rates of homelessness and incarceration make native Hawaiians the most marginalized community among the island’s diverse populations. Some say federal recognition would allow Native Hawaiians to better advocate for land and resources. However, others argue #Hawaii is illegally occupied by the US so efforts should instead focus on independence. With such divergent views, how should native Hawaiians move forward? Join the conversation at 7:30pmET.