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INTERVIEW 01 — Glynis Kwon (English Teacher) 

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INTERVIEW 01 — Glynis Kwon (English Teacher) 

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Q: How do you feel about housing in Hawaii?
A: It is not affordable for Hawaii residents. Hawaii needs more affordable housing for the working class people.
Q: How do you feel about the homelessness problem in Hawaii?
A: There are too many homeless people. The government needs to find a solution to get them off the street and get help.
Q: Do you think there is a correlation between race, ethnicity, and education that has to do with the homelessness problem? If so, what do you think the correlation is?
A: No, there is no correlation between this. This is because homelessness does not discriminate. Anyone can become homeless in Hawaii. For example, you can be a successful person one day; however, the next day you can lose your job or have a family emergency that causes you to become homeless.

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INTERVIEW 02 — Michael Bay (Pearl City High School Teacher)

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INTERVIEW 02 — Michael Bay (Pearl City High School Teacher)

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Q: How do you feel about housing in Hawaii?
A: The housing in Hawaii is not affordable. It causes a lot of problems since people who work low-paying jobs struggle to afford their house. Housing prices are also only going to go up.
Q: How do you feel about the homelessness problem in Hawaii?
A: The homelessness problem is one of the major problems that exist in Hawaii. The government has to start implementing more rules and regulations. they need to make homeless shelters more available to the homeless people and get them off of the streets.
Q: Do you think there is a correlation between race, ethnicity, and education that has to do with the homelessness problem? If so, what do you think the correlation is?
A: There is a correlation. More and more Native Hawaiians are becoming homeless. They are not getting the education that they need in order to survive and get a good job. This is causing them to become homeless.

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According to a Cost of Living Report done by the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, Hawaii was by far the most expensive, more specifically in housing.
It was recorded to be 312.6, from the average being 100, it surpassed that by 212.6% from the rest of the United States.
So with this in mind, becoming homeless in Hawaii may feel like a life sentence to this lifestyle for some. Residents of Hawaii are well aware of the high pricing here, which is often the reason why many move. With homelessness being so common as well, it's no surprise that many just simply leave when there's a great possibility that if they can't keep up with this pricing, they'll never be able to get out.
Some already homeless people may take a one-way ticket here imagining it to be much easier with the calmer climates and tropical weather. This is true, it is much easier to be homeless in Hawaii than in other states, but it is also easier to never escape this lifestyle as well.

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RACIAL RELEVANCE to HOUSING + HOMELESSNESS in HI 

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RACIAL RELEVANCE to HOUSING + HOMELESSNESS in HI 

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Patterns in positions of power often can be brought back to race. When looking at high-profile officials in Hawaii, many possess Caucasian or Japanese surnames with very few representations of other ethnicities. This power dynamic is not new, in their respective histories, both Europeans and Japanese were essentially colonizers of many countries, Hawaii included for Europeans. Not to mention that the Japanese-Americans who fought in the 442nd Infantry Regiment are highly respected and considered a pride for Hawaii.
With this historical background in mind, Japanese and Caucasians have significant power in Hawaii, even today as seen in our governors and mayors. However, people that do not fall into this demographic, like Native Hawaiians whose ancestors were colonized by White people, are at a disadvantage.
With the elites sending their kids to private schools, already owning properties, and having a say in the future that they don't experience, it interconnects race, education, and housing. This creates a cycle in what opportunities are provided for people, and minorities get the short end of the stick.

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Education Statistics comparing Hawaii and the United States (Census Bureau). 

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Income and Poverty Statistics comparing Hawaii and United States (Census Bureau).

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Q: How do you feel about housing in Hawaii?
A: The pricing of the housing in Hawaii is rising at a fast rate. Less locals are able to afford the housing as well. There are a lot of people coming from the mainland who are buying multiple properties and preventing locals from buying houses that they might be able to afford. This is driving out locals.
Q: How do you feel about the homelessness problem in Hawaii?
A: There are a lot of homeless people in Hawaii. However, a lot of them just need support from the government in the form of homeless shelters. There are a lot of them who will be able to find a job where they can start earning the money to support themselves so they can buy food for themselves while living in the homeless shelters.
Q: Do you think there is a correlation between race, ethnicity, and education that has to do with the homelessness problem? If so, what do you think the correlation is?
A: There is a correlation. There is a correlation between education and homelessness in Hawaii. People in the educational system in bad schools are at a disadvantage compared to people in better public schools or private schools. This causes them to be poorly educated compared to their competitors. There is also bad guidance in the educational system. At school, children aren't taught the keys to being successful in the future. Knowing how to manage money, pay taxes, and spend wisely is something that kids are not learning. This is causing them to spend their money poorly in the future and become homeless.

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It is well known that Hawaii's education system is one of the less fortunate in the country, recognized by nationwide rankings and its own residents. Although many other factors come into play, educational opportunities may have a role in the homeless crisis in Hawaii.
Private and public schools are vastly different in approach to education, maintenance, and treatment of students. This is a given, with one being paid for entry this is bound to happen. However, access to "quality education" depends on the individual. If a student comes from a family that did not have bright futures themselves, they are often discouraged to even attempt reaching higher feats than just a high school graduate. This continues through public education, where many classes are organized "just to get the credit" rather than prepare you for your future.
On the other hand, the elected officials, doctors, lawyers, and engineers all send their kids to private schools, where going to college and high academic achievement is not a choice. It's expected of them to succeed.
These high-profile people are not acquainted with the public education system, in fact, they separate themselves from it as they send their kids to private school.
This situation of people of power being ignorant of the experiences of those of lower social status reflects the homeless crisis in Hawaii.
These same elites are never homeless, neither do they have experience with public schooling, yet they are still what decides the future for those who are well familiar with both.

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Picture taken of Pearl City High School girl's bathroom sink.

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MAINTENANCE of PUBLIC EDUCATION and HOMELESSNESS pt.01

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MAINTENANCE of PUBLIC EDUCATION and HOMELESSNESS pt.01

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Similar to how our homeless crisis has been controlled, Hawaii public schools either do not have the funding, economic support, or attention to fix issues present. This picture taken at Pearl City High School is a detached sink that has been sitting there for almost months, held with caution tape and it now covered with a chair. This inattentiveness to the being of this public school reflects the the sentient of there being "no point" in trying to fix the issues. The people who are able to help these problems do not experience, or have to care as they believe it will not directly affect them.

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"The tents of the homeless and their possessions line the sidewalk along Dillingham Boulevard near Costco." by Star Advertisers  

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MAINTENANCE of PUBLIC EDUCATION and HOMELESSNESS pt.02 

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MAINTENANCE of PUBLIC EDUCATION and HOMELESSNESS pt.02 

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Here shows the homeless crisis in a highly populated area. In these situations, government officials normally would use the sit and lie ban to move them out. However, this method just simply dismisses them to another area, and the cycle continues around the island.