Micronesian Immigration an ‘Important Civil Rights Issue’ Facing Hawaii

A federal advisory group is told about growing discrimination toward COFA citizens in housing, education, health care and employment.

By CHAD BLAIR 

Honoulu civic beat

How serious is discrimination against Micronesians living and working Hawaii?

Very serious, and it is found in our schools, our workplaces, and our hospitals and clinics. It is also having a direct impact on Micronesians trying to find affordable housing and steady jobs.

So said a dozen officials, social workers and community activists who shared their views at a hearing at the Hawaii State Capitol on Thursday.

The occasion was a meeting of a Hawaii advisory committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, which plans to share what it heard about discrimination against Micronesians with Congress.

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