Share Your Hapa Story: Mellanee

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Share Your Hapa Story: Mellanee

Bay Area born and raised...My dad’s family is Okinawan and grew up on Oahu. My mom is Caucasian from the mainland. From a young age (very young) I was intrigued by my mixed cultures and very into the Hawaiian culture as well. I look forward to sharing cultural diversity with my little Hapa Makana and my baby girl on the way Kailani Kiyoko!!!

Originally published December 23, 2017, on Instagram, #ShareYourHapaStory020