During the early 1800s, about two dozen men of African descent lived in Hawai‘i. The most noteworthy was Anthony D. Allen, a businessman who had traveled around the world before making Hawai‘i his home and starting a family there in 1810. The 25th Black Infantry Regiment, also known as the Buffalo Soldiers, arrived in Honolulu at the Schofield Barracks in 1913. They built an 18-mile trail to the summit of Mauna Loa, the world's largest shield volcano, and constructed a cabin there for research scientists. After World War II, the black population of Hawai‘i increased dramatically as military families moved permanently to the island. Hawai‘i has a diverse population, and today about 35,000 residents, approximately three percent, claim African ancestry.
Product information
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing (February 7, 2011) |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 128 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 073858116X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0738581163 |
| Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 0.31 x 9.25 inches |