HI SCR156

Reaffirms Hawaii's commitment to ending systemic racism and injustice both locally and throughout the United States, building on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1959 challenge to Hawaii's First Legislature.

Acknowledges that despite Hawaii's historical progress in racial harmony, overt and systemic racism continue to harm communities, particularly affecting Micronesian, Kanaka Maoli, Black, and Asian residents.

Calls on every Hawaii government institution, business, and organization, as well as the United States Congress and President, to take all available actions to end systemic racism and injustice.

References Hawaii's 1964 declaration by political, business, and community leaders pledging to bear witness to the civil rights struggle and notes the 2020 increase in anti-Asian racism related to COVID-19 misconceptions.

Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the President, Speaker of the House, Senate Majority Leader, Governor, and county Mayors.