Edith Kanaka’ole is one of five women who will be featured on U.S quarters next year [2023]. This is a part of the American Women Quarters Program.
The United States Mint will issue 20 quarters over the next four years honoring women and their achievements in shaping the nation’s history.
Kanaka’ole died in 1978 and was a composer, chanter, dancer, teacher, and entertainer. The Edith Kanaka’ole Foundation in Hilo was established in 1990 to keep Kanaka’ole’s and her husband’s teachings alive. These teachings consisted of educating others on Hawaiian culture and language. The Edith Kanaka’ole Foundation is still active in the community.
Original post by NBC News
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Visit the Edith Kanaka’ole Foundation website at: https://edithkanakaolefoundation.org/index.php
