Pathway to citizenship, naturalization. Soifua scholarships.

  • August 8, 2024
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RadioACTive, the Talanoa Way, with Stephanie Mahina to dive deep into the Pasifika community in the Beehive State.

Malo 'Aupito for tuning into tonight's RadioACTive, the Talanoa Way, with Community Host Stephanie Mahina. Check out the following people, organizations and/or events and get plugged into your community!

Soifua Foundation Luau for scholarships with Katie Bastian and Nyles Brown.

  • Aug. 12: Soifua Luau Scholarship Fundraiser, 7:00 p.m. at the Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton. Event by Soifua Foundation: "Talofa, friends! Are you ready for a night of fun, culture, and giving back? Come early starting at 5:00 p.m. to enjoy the food trucks and vendors before the show starts at 7:00p.m. Doors Open at 6:15 p.m.) Don't miss out on the traditional Polynesian Dances, Fire Dancers, Lei Greeting, Photo Ops, and cinch sacks for the first 100 K-12th Students! (Food is not included) This fundraiser is designed to launch our Utah-based scholarships, continue our scholarships in Samoa (we currently provide educational scholarships for 100 students), and help lay a foundation for expansion to the other Islands. Lawn tickets for Kids under 4 are FREE, and other tickets range from $5-$15. Let's celebrate back-to-school season and the rich culture of Samoa together."

Attorney Danicole Ramos of Equal Justice Works in Hawai'i shares his knowledge of the path to citizenship and the naturalization process for military vets.

  • As an Equal Justice Works Fellow: "Danicole provides compassionate legal services and advocacy for noncitizen veterans who served in the United States military. Foreign-born residents comprise nearly a quarter of Hawai‘i’s population of 1.4 million and include an estimated 40,000 undocumented residents and 106,000 veterans. Yet, only eight lawyers statewide provide free or low-cost immigration legal services to immigrant communities. In Hawai‘i, two of the largest immigrant communities are the Filipino and Pacific Islander communities. Noncitizen veterans from these communities can end up in removal proceedings and be removed despite being eligible to naturalize earlier. Many failed to naturalize because they did not understand the process. Danicole’s immigrant heritage and service to the United States military inspire his commitment to serve the immigrants who served this country."

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Guests' views, thoughts, or opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or members of Listeners' Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9fm. Questions, comments, or suggestions for the show? Email radioactive@krcl.org. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

  • Executive Producer, Host: Lara Jones
  • Community Host/Booker: Stephanie Mahina

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