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Proposal for Hanapepe Massacre Edits

The current article on the Hanapepe massacre fails to contextualize this event within the broader narrative of Hawaii's labor history. Much of the article reads as a collection of disparate events that struggle to form a cohesive history. In order to provide a more robust depiction of the Hanapepe Massacre, I intend to include the following subsections to the article:

1. Background- Most notably, this section will introduce the Oahu Sugar Strike of 1920 and the series of retaliatory anti-labor laws that followed. Including the legacies of resistance that preceded the massacre at Hanapepe will allow for a more developed understanding of labor organizing as well as the staunch resistance posed to these movements.
   1. Filipinos in Hawaii- A more detailed depiction of the racial hierarchy in Hawaii and the unique position of Filipino laborers as American Nationals during an era of anti-Asian immigration policy.
2. The High Wage Movement-Heralded as the next iteration of the labor movement following the 1920 strikes, the High Wage Movement is intimately connected to the violent outbreak at Hanapepe. This section will introduce the work of Filipino labor organizers such as Pablo Manlapit and the demands/structure of this organization.
   1. Interracial organizing- Considering the unique solidarity between Japanese and Filipino laborers in Hawaii
   2. Violence at Hanapepe- The events of the massacre, death tolls, etc.
3. Aftermath- The impact of this event on the High Wage Movement as well as migrant communities who engaged in this organization.
   1. Trial of strikers- Detailing the intense prosecution of Filipinos following the deadly strike at Hanapepe
4. Legacy- Considering how this event is remembered.
   1. Discovery of mass graves- Providing an updated account of how this event is preserved, starting with the discovery of the mass grave of Filipinos c. 2019

Although this intended structure shifts the focus of the article away from the immediate events of the massacre at Hanapepe, I believe this proposal will more adeptly contextualize the event while discussing its socio-cultural significance.

Proposal for Multiracialism Edits

The current article on multiracialism on Wikipedia is regretfully underdeveloped. Firstly, the scope of multiracialism as a concept implies a multinational, trans-regional approach to both the 1) historic moments which significantly furthered multiracialism as well as 2) the theoretical conceptualization of multiracial identities in a global landscape. However, the current article disproportionately focuses on the multiracial experience in the context of the United States, and conveys this information without legitimate references or citations. Subsequently, the lack of scope and direction of this article leads it to reading more like a personal essay or opinion piece rather than an encyclopedic entry.

Secondly, the current structure of this article has led the Wikipedia community to question its relevance-- especially since there is a collection of articles that focus on subjects that are fairly similar to multiracialism. For example, another article entitled "Biracial and multiracial identity development" outlines the multiracial experience in the United States-- thoroughly detailing discrimination, legislation, and theoretical conceptualizations regarding these identities. There is also a “Multiracial” article which provides definitions for mixed-race identities and outlines the specific histories of countries that have high rates of multiracial identification. Thus, I find it necessary to develop the multiracialism article to provide a more holistic perspective on multiracial experiences, histories, and ideologies on the global scale; and I hope to do so in a way that is not redundant given the current state of knowledge on Wikipedia.

To do so, I intend to focus on restructuring the article as such:

1. Definitions- wherein multiracialism is redefined through the lens of historical influences and global perspectives.
2. Conceptual History- applying the definitions to the theories adapted through/by multiracialism.
3. Regional Racial Classification- Headers of regions will be included such as "Central Asia," "South America," "Middle East and North Africa" along with clarification as to why it is relevant to look at specific country examples (the first three cases are listed below)
   1. United States
   2. Philippines
   3. Brazil
4. Interpreting Multiracial Identity- how general perceptions of multiracial identities and multiracialism have changed over time, will include a list of running historical events that have been pivotal in shifting discourse on this group