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Linking Samoans

The photo shows one of the Australian female rugby players bending over during a play — fully displaying her ‘malu’ from the back.
Apia, SAMOA — The Samoan tatau & malu has come into public focus recently raising concerns about the cultural sacredness of the tattoos. "I've been trying for years to come up with a law that will protect the sacredness of Samoa's tatau and malu for future generations," Su'a Sua Suluape Alaivaa...
Team Uce Vibes
Am Samoa athlete’s will be competing in the 9th Annual Toa Competition held in Apia Samoa Nov. 15- 16. Athletes are competing in Teams of 4 members 2 Male and 2 Female. Team Uce Vibes led by Keneti Sionesini, members Sammy Maiava, Tile Ah Leong and Dimary Ulberg. The team is a member of Funkfit...
Chris Fiailoa and his mom
Chris Fiailoa, a Senior at MacArthur High School in Lawton, Oklahoma, recently had Senior player and Mom photos taken to showcase their Olosega, Manu’a roots. Lavon L Momosea-Fiailoa is proud to instill in her son a strong connection to his Manu’a roots and to proudly represent their American...
PAULINE YOUNG
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Thursday, October 31, 2024, Pauline Young passed away at the age of 99 in Nu’uuli, American Samoa.  She is remembered in the community for her volunteer work with the Women’s Hospital Auxiliary at LBJ Hospital for many years, as well as her dedication to the Sacred...
Fa’aea Tumanuvao
San Diego, CA — When Fa’aea Tumanuvao stands in front of thousands of San Diego State University (SDSU) alumni, students and fans at Snapdragon Stadium at Saturday’s Homecoming Game, she will have her Samoan heritage on full display. For her, being a royal isn’t about representing her. It’s about...
CJ and Charles Tobin
Proud Samoan CJ Tobin (right) is building the first Electric NASCAR. He and the car are being promoted on You Tube under the title “NASCAR goes electric”. On the left is a familiar face to American Samoans, CJ’s father, CSM retired Charles Tobin, who for years has shared with our readers stories of...
Nofoafia Tulafono
Number 77 Nofoafia Tulafono from Ta’u, Manu’a playing Center for Wyoming Cowboys represents his Manukan Roots with family and friends after beating Air Force 31-19. [photo: Junior Isileli via Facebook]
Seattle cricket champs
The recent cricket tournament in Seattle, Washington, saw the Seattle Queens emerging as the champions.  The tournament featured two divisions of Queens teams: the Tacoma Queens, representing areas from Lacey in Tacoma, and the Seattle Queens, representing areas from Federal Way to SeattleCaptain...
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa
Fiamē Naomi Mata'afa, Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Independent State of Samoa, addresses the opening and plenary segment of the High-level plenary meeting of the General Assembly on Wednesday, Sept. 25, with the theme "Addressing the threats posed by sea level...
Hawaii Long Snapper, Hunter Higham
Hawaii Long Snapper, Hunter Higham, scored a 2 point conversion after UH's second 1st Quarter TD on a trick play. His nonchalant no celebration return of the ball to the referee was as remarkable as the trick play. The University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors defeated Northern Iowa 36-7 at Clarence TC...

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