Pāhonoa te oro

Hey my people, Today… is not just another day for me. This… is a blessing. Before I say anything, I want you to take a moment and look around you. Look at the people sitting next to you. Different lives… different stories… different journeys. Some of you are delegates . Some are family members. Some are friends. Some are leaders, students and members of different communities . And some of you… are fighters. And today, I stand here… as one of you. But not long ago, I was sitting in a very differe