Māuruuru again to all who joined in our fundraising efforts for Dance Against Discrimination with Huraiti Mana that took place July 13, 2020, virtually. So appreciative and honored to have shared space and time with all of you.

Together in our combined efforts of generosity and love have raised OVER $900 for Black Women's Blueprint! And donations were also made to The Okra Project. We almost doubled our original goal of $500! Manuia! May we continue, together, in serving our underrepresented, marginalized, and targeted communities. Huraiti Mana for Black Lives Matter. 

All who have joined us are welcomed as our 'ori sisters, 'ori brothers, 'ori siblings & fēti'i. For Huraiti Mana, once we dance together, we our 'ori family, always. Huraiti Mana welcomes you, thanks you, lifts our hands up to you. E fa'aitoito!

Centering:
A reminder of why we’re here. Source for Black Women’s Blueprint honoring Black Women lost to violence

WE CONTINUE TO SAY HER NAME

• Tarika Wilson
• Malissa Williams
• Mya Hall
• Aiyana Jones
• Korryn Gaines
• Riah Milton
• Kathryn Johnston
• Sandra Bland
• Latandra Ellington
• Joyce Curnell
• Kendra James
• Natasha McKenna
• Amber Rose Issac
• Rekia Boyd
• Bettie Jones
• Tiara Thomas
• India Kager
• Asian Roundtree
• Keara Crowder
• Yvette Smith
• Tanisha Anderson
• Kiki Fantroy
• Kindra Chapman
• Johana Medina Leon
• Aniva Parker
• Tamla Horsford
• Kira Dixon Johnson
• Meagan Hockaday
• Shelly Frey
• Oluwatoyin Salau
• Yvette Smith
• Iretha Lilly
• Michelle Cusseaux
• Alberta Spruill
• Eleanor Bumpers
• Atatiana Jefferson
• Deborah Danner
• Ralkina Jones
• Nuwnah Laroche
• Tanisha Anderson
• Layleen Polanco
• Pamela Turner
• Latasha Harlins
• Tyisha Miller
• Alexia Christian
• Miriam Carey
• Breonna Taylor
• Veronica Woodard
• Shiand Miller
• Dominique Fells

May these women and too many more, rest in love, in peace, in eternal remembrance. May no further women ever suffer what these women have suffered. May no further young girls ever have to face the world with fear. May we end violence against Black women and girls, today, now, and forevermore. 

We had an incredible time hosting our dear friend from Tahiti, master Hirohiti Tematahotoa as a part of Huraiti Mana's Workshop Series! Hiro worked tirelessly with a never-fading smile through an entire weekend of non-stop 'ori! We welcomed dancers from across Washington including Renton, Whidbey Island, Seattle, Everett, and even some from Cali! To all our PNW 'ori sisters and feti'i, we thank you for sharing your time with us in our studio, supporting our goals to continue connecting with each other and contributing what we can to the amazing Polynesian Community here. We extend a sincerest māuruuru to Hiro for sharing his incredible wealth of knowledge and passion of his people, his culture, his language, and dance. Hiro is so full of life, never-ending creativity, and contagious laughter. We are so fortunate that he was able to make a visit to Seattle in his long journey across the world this year. Hiro, you are welcome back in our homes any time! 

Keep an eye out for our next workshops coming up at the end of May! If you'd like to hear first about our workshops, please email us at huraitimana@gmail.com.