PAUL MOALA’S JOURNEY TO THE NFL

Paul Moala recently signed with the Chicago Bears, and he sat down with us to share his inspiring journey to the NFL. His story is one of perseverance, faith, and the support of close individuals in his life. Paul’s parents were born in Tonga and moved to the United States in the late 1980s and […]

RIMA By Tiana Nonosina Liufau

In early May, Creative Native, Tiana Nonosina Liufau brought her much-anticipated RIMA show to life in Orange County, California, at the Grove of Anaheim. Tiana, a proud representative of her Polynesian heritage, showcased her unique blend of creativity and cultural reverence in a display of music and movement. Described as fierce yet humble, Tiana’s artistic […]

DOUBLE THE TROY, DOUBLE THE STEEL Troy Fautanu to the Pittsburgh Steelers

A Steelers’ Full-Circle Moment Did you catch that Troy Fautanu, the offensive lineman from UW who was picked by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 20th spot of the 2024 NFL draft’s 1st round, actually grew up as a hardcore fan of Troy Polamalu and the Steelers? Talk about a full-circle moment, huh? Throughout his life, […]

NFL Hall of Famer Troy Polamalu Championing Leadership Through Service

THE INAUGURAL RESILIENCE BOWL 2024 In the heart of Samoan wisdom lies a timeless proverb: “O le ala i le pule o le tautua” meaning “the path to leadership is through service.” This saying resonates deeply with former Pittsburgh Steeler and two-time Super Bowl champion, Troy Polamalu. While his gridiron achievements are celebrated, Troy treasures […]

ACKNOWLEDGE THEM – wrestlemania 40 recap

👆WrestleMania 40 shattered records with over 660 million views on social media, making it the most socially viewed WrestleMania ever. WWE’s YouTube channel also reached new heights, gaining over 67 million views in just 24 hours on WrestleMania 40 Sunday, marking it as the channel’s most viewed day in history. The event kicked off with […]

HERSTORY… Moemoana Safa’atoa Schwenke

In a remarkable full-circle moment, early February marked a historic milestone as Miss Samoa, Moemoana Safa’ato’a Schwenke, was not only crowned Miss Pacific Islands during the prestigious pageant in Nauru but also followed in her mother’s footsteps, MaryJane Mckibbin-Schwenke. This achievement mirrored an event 27 years prior, in 1997, when MaryJane, too, claimed the titles […]

With the eighth pick in the 2024 WNBA draft…

The Minnesota Lynx select Alissa Pili, University of Utah. Utah’s basketball sensation, Alissa Pili, emerged as one of the early stars in the 2024 WNBA Draft as she was selected with the No. 8 pick by the Minnesota Lynx. Pili’s impressive performance throughout the season, boasting averages of 21.4 points and 6.1 rebounds per game […]

IN LOVING MEMORY OF EUGENE WOLFGRAMM-HUNT!

With heavy hearts, the music community grieves the departure of Eugene Wolfgramm-Hunt, a gifted singer and percussionist fondly recognized as Gene Hunt, who passed away at the age of 56. With a remarkable career spanning multiple decades, Gene made significant contributions to the industry as a founding member of the iconic 80s pop group, The […]