Native Hawaiians have begun gathering here for what they hope will be both an eye-opening and unifying rally marking the 100th anniversary of Hawaii's annexation. As many as 3,000 Hawaiians and their supporters are expected in the nation's capital for an unprecedented two days of Hawaiian chants, dances, music and speeches, all aimed at drawing attention to a little-known and, organizers say, poorly treated minority.
Tourists come to Hawaii and see such a beautiful place, and they think everything is hunky-dory.
But over here, you don't have that. It's almost a secret. We want to make Americans on the continent aware that Americans have done it one more time, just like they did it to Native Americans here. It will culminate Saturday with a march to the White House, followed by more prayers and speeches on the nearby Ellipse. The U.S. government has enough problems.