Aloha mai kākou,
Is it just me, or have you also noticed that Black Friday is starting earlier every year? It’s kind of funny … but also not.
I recently walked into a notable hardware store and saw reindeer families, blow-up Santas and Frosty the Snowmen on display, and already marked down. And this was the week before Halloween! I laughed at first, but then I got sad.
Somewhere along the way, it feels like we’ve lost our way.
For me, the holiday season is a time to slow down and appreciate the people and moments that keep us grounded.
At PBS Hawai‘i, YOU drive everything we do. Your trust keeps us moving forward, especially now as we navigate our first year being 100% community-funded. It’s a big change, but it’s also a chance to reset and remember who we are and why our work matters.
We are storytellers at PBS Hawai‘i. We do our work without the pressures of commercial interests or outside agendas. We answer to you, and we are committed to sharing programs that are authentic and respectful to all of our audiences.
We hope you’ll join us on Monday, December 8 at 7:30 pm for a special Nā Mele holiday pledge show featuring Kalapana, as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of their debut album. It will be a night of song and reminiscing.
We understand you have a choice. We’re grateful for your support, and we promise not to lose our way.
E Kūpaʻa Kākou — Let’s stand firm together.
