Palama Settlement

Palama Settlement
Formation1896
HeadquartersHonolulu, Hawaii
ServicesCommunity services, wellness, recreation
Executive director
Sam Aiona
Websitehttps://palamasettlement.org

Palama Settlement is a nonprofit social service agency located in Honolulu, Hawaii that was established in 1896.[1][2] It currently serves the Kalihi and Kāpalama neighborhoods of Honolulu.[3]

History

In September 1941, Palama hosted future baseball star Jackie Robinson when he was playing professional football for the Honolulu Bears, as he was not allowed to stay at regular hotels with his white teammates.

In palama, the school that would become the first Kajukenbo school was made.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ Gee, Pat (2022-10-02). "Palama Settlement, 'a safe haven' providing social services to the community, to celebrate its 125th anniversary". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved 2022-10-26.
  2. ^ Ehlers, Walter (1959). Palama Settlement: A History.
  3. ^ Holbrook, Nikki. "Palama Settlement Celebrates Over 125 Years". KITV Island News. Retrieved 2022-10-26.
  4. ^ Mendoza, Jim. "Jackie Robinson broke tackles on Hawaii's gridiron". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
  5. ^ Rath, J. Arthur (2011-02-04). "Palama Settlement: Jackie Robinson Slept Here". Hawaii Reporter. Retrieved 2022-10-28.


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