Joseph Kahahawai, Jr (1909-1932), a Native Hawaiian American boxer, was accused of raping Thalia Massie, a White woman. He was shot dead in what the White press called an honour killing. The Massie Affair was huge news across the US in 1932. On the night of Saturday September 12th 1931 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Thalia Massie … Continue reading Joseph Kahahawai
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