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I've visited Hawaii different islands and I love it. The Hawaiian people were so welcoming to me I didn't expect that and they will always have a place in my heart

I grew up in the islands and recently a friend of mine (94 years old, her husband was once the president of NAACP), made some comments how I was a “the perfect” minority - and feeling very uncomfortable, I listened to her explanation of her perceptions of “Asian-Americans” and I just had to accept her perceptions because they have been shaped by her life experiences. She seemed so puzzled when we spoke of what the culture in Hawaii is comprised of…but I sense that she can feel it through our friendship. I’m happy to watch this video and that you feel good in Hawai’i. Aloha!

New subscriber here. I just found your channel over the weekend. I vacationed in Hawai'i in May, stayed on Big Island, but spent a day on O'ahu. I simply fell in love ❤️. Hope to return soon. I'm enjoying your videos, good work, information and just plain fun!

Aloha bruddah (smile), nice video and I definitely appreciate your perspective/information. As a constant visitor and someone who's looking seriously at the move, I appreciate your views. I love the spirit of Aloha and how people treat me as ohana. It's definitely a much different vibe from the mainland and it feels like home. Now, where do you get good pizza from on island lol.

OFF COURSE IT ISNT WORTHED JUST CHECK THE RIDERSHIP,EVEN WHEN THEY FINISH IT TO CITY CENTER,THE RIDERSHIP WILL NOWAY COME CLOSE TO THE COST OF RUNNING IT,WHAT A WASTE

Hello Dwayne your video is a great expression of the experience of Oahu and the rest of Hawai'i. I visited Oahu for the first time in September of 2023. I was so moved by what I saw, in the people there, and in the landscape-- I had to write down my feelings after my first day there, here is what I wrote: Otherworldly beauty. Beauty in the palm and banyan trees, in the landscape, in the people who live there and in the people visiting. A different world to my eye, and with it, fascination overload. Like a giddy child at heart. A heart swell for the ethno-fusion of Waikiki. So many smiles. So Visually fascinating. When you realize you chose well, this is what you needed to see, this is where you wanted to be. The breeze and the waves, the hues of blue, the fiery sun, and a respite under canopy of trees. The deep variants in shades of green you see. The clouds in the distance blanketing and embracing the sharpened peaks. The State of Hawai'i, the heartthrob of the Central Pacific in her tropical sundress and lei of orchid flowers, and the hypnotic sweetness of her Central Pacific air. Her Ukulele strums humming in tune with a soulful voice, singing inspiring songs that calm, and soothe, and heal you to a warm and contented smile….abuzz in the moment.

So helpful, going here this week. Thanks so much!

1. Production is fly af. 2. Your shirt, too. 3. Enjoyed the concept. 4. Friend and conversation was cool. Aloha🌺👍🏾💕

Dwayne! 🌺🤙🏽💕

I shall find this man when I arrive to Hawaii. Happy happy 🏳️‍🌈joy joy. I enjoy men, but this guy is awesome & I already feel safe with him. Beautiful teeth!

Thank u for the video. We’re visiting Oahu in January and will try and visit all of these places. Please Keep posting your videos

Another awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing

The price of the sandwiches all went up. It's $12.99 now.

Financial anchor for the citizens of Oahu and they voted for it.

What do you do for a living? Are you a full time content creator?

I think it was my Fifth day I check Ala Moana Plaza. Got stuck in Wakiki for a while. Impress with the Football field Food Court.😅

I just happened to stumble on this site a couple of days ago on CZcams and I really love his vibe and the sound of his voice, it’s like butter. Needless to say I subscribed right away. I like his take and perspective on food places on Oahu and I really appreciated this episode on living in Hawai’i if you are black. Born and raised here, I can say we don’t differentiate being black with any other ethnic group in Hawaii. I look forward to watching more episodes that he puts out and trying some of the places he mentions.

Greetings! Thanks sooo much for sharing this! I am considering moving to downtown Honolulu in the future. I figured being in a place with such diversity of nonwhites would be easier going and a more pleasant experience for someone like me. I've lived in places that are predominantly white most of my life. Also, being mixed, living in a black community didn't work either. I wondered how I would be received by the locals and new locals there. I've only really seen the experiences of white Americans living in Hawaii. Do you think if you were a dark brown complexion, you would have the same experience? I only ask because I have relatives who are darker and wonder what it would be like for them to visit me once I move there. Thanks again! Blessings to you! Aloha!

Yummy 😅thanks for sharing

Is public transportation always clean?

Black people are more respected than white people here in Hawaii. I think it's cuz the islanders identify more with the darker skins than whites. The whites took over Hawaii n every Pacific Islander has a certain stereotype about whites-that they're Karens 😂

AMAZING VID..❤❤❤❤❤❤

My wife and I are looking forward to moving to Hawaii in 5 to 10 years. We’re from Germany, and I also have US citizenship with Afro roots. We are trying to gather as much information as possible because the idea is so awesome, but the reality is probably much different

Is very expensive can't afford to buy a house and taxes are very high for a little house. I don't know my son is form Hawaii he used to there.

I'm an L.A. resident and try and ride public transportation as much as I can as well. I really appreciated your video...I love Hawaii and try and make it out there at least twice a year. I've been been binge-watching your other videos...great stuff on your channel, Sir...I subscribed a few weeks ago!! Keep up the great work!

As a resident! Short answer is still no!

I got married at the lookout on Mt. Tantulus a long time ago at sunset.

Its because ur black with color lmfao Hawaiians are dark skin people and they even look black thats why ur accepted..being white is a nightmare in Hawaii if u not from here or u dont meet people who out grew the hating of the white man!! Hawaiians will except a black man over a white man any day with out putting him through hell of being called a hoale or papolo and trying to fight him..when I went to the mainland the racism with black people was weird because it was white people we was told to worry about and not like sorry but its the truth!

Love Charles at Local Joe; should’ve mentioned his in-house roasted local coffee beans! Delicious!

You're either Ohana or aren't. Skin color isn't relevent.

Hawaii has been so good to me the vibe and energy here is so positive I have met so many born and raised locals here that have shown me nothing but Aloha and Ohana! Sending love and positive vibes back to Maui!!!

It’s a start. It will catch on when traffic becomes gridlocked.

Loved Martin was apart of your adventures. Super fun video!!!

Oh my gosh I loved this! Thank you for continuing to show your authenticity. You are so awesome :)

I really want to visit Hawaii again because of you!

Totally ridiculous!

Still a racial thing. Sad.

From NYC born and raised but been living in Hawaii for the last 2.5 years and I’m definitely never moving back to the mainland, Honolulu is home and like you said it’s much safer here and just full of good vibes unlike the mainland.

The rail was first constructed on the wrong side of the island where it is mostly rural countryside.

I've been to ALL of them....haha...excellent service, food and owners !!

Just recently saw an article that says that Honolulu is ranked the #1 best city to live in within the United States due to etc..etc..etc...which is true :) Google "2024 Honolulu ranked #1 best city in America"....But, brah, I am from Oahu and went to Punahou school from Elementary until senior graduation and believe me when I say that I had to put more than a few "Haole's" in their place when I was in Waikiki at different restaurants and even at Barnes & Nobles or the movie theatre. My attitude is, "I don't give a damn if you paid to be in Hawaii, nobody told you to come here. You came here on your own volition. Learn some respect to the locals. Mahalo for understanding".....lol..lol..

Great video; thanks. I'll be visiting O'ahu next week with my family. The island has changed so much since I was there in the early 1990's as a soldier stationed at Fort Shafter and Schofield Barracks.

Going there in couple months will definitely try the Royal Hawaiian for some mai tai. Aloha braddah

Keep going 💪🏾 ✨️ I myself want to know more about the black community here as a newcomer. I'm on many Facebook groups but would love to know where the spots are around town. I'm in the know with AfroAloha she does events as well. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

Your channel is so inspiring. I'm a black single mom here and we almost contemplated moving back to the mainland. Lately I'm having a change of heart to just keep pushing through. I'm experiencing isolation but now I'm seeing more black and hawaiian community groups here. We are slowly getting more use to life here. Thanks for sharing your story.

We love your videos! We are visiting during July! I hope we run into around town. We’ve rented a condo in Waikiki. Mahalo!🙏🏾♥️🤙🏾

We’re on Oahu a ton and planning to possibly retire there in a few years- my mom was born there and my bff and his boyfriend have lived right on Waikiki for awhile now- we’re about to be there for a month this summer so we’re binge watching your videos for info and now we feel like you’re a friend lol 😂 love your channel 😊🤗☺️

Oh man those ribs look SO GOOOOOOOD. Definitely gonna have to swing by that place sometime!

That voice!