“It Is okay to spit fire on our oppressors”

Abstract

leilani portillo and Punahele are ‘Oiwi aloha ‘aina who have created and performed poetry and music for Maunakea. A constant presence at the Pu'uhonua o Pu'uhuluhulu in 2019, leilani and Punahele also facilitated classes on poetry, Hip Hop, and non-violent direct action training at Pu'uhuluhulu University. Mahalo nui loa ia 'olua e leilani and Punahele for your fire.