Kanalu Young, a Native Hawaiian leader, overcame the trauma of becoming quadriplegic at 15 after a diving accident. He dedicated his life to healing his people from national trauma, embracing their identity, and fighting for civil rights. Despite constant struggles with pressure sores and illness, Kanalu worked tirelessly to ensure his vision for a better future was realized.
Ku Kanaka/Stand Tall
Kanalu Young, a Native Hawaiian quadriplegic, defied his disability after a diving accident at 15, and went on to become a professor, chanter, activist, and leader in the fight for civil rights, inspiring his community to overcome historical trauma.
