P-2 The story of Hawaiʻi is more than history — it’s a warning. In 1893, the Hawaiian Kingdom was overthrown with support from American businessmen and U.S. military presence, and by 1898 the islands were annexed despite Native Hawaiian resistance and petitions. That’s why Bad Bunny’s song “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaiʻi” (“What Happened to Hawaiʻi”) hits so hard. The song connects Hawaiʻi’s history to what many people in Puerto Rico fear today — losing land, culture, and identity through colonization

Insights on PBS Hawaiʻi:9/4/25 Hawaiian History Month Season 2025 Episode 28