Hot Shots – 4/22/26

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Asian Hall of Fame Holds Celebration

Asian Hall of Fame recently commemorated America’s 250th anniversary with a Destination Hawai’i ribbon-cutting, marking the California-based organization’s expansion to Honolulu. The event was held at Ben Bridge Jeweler, a partner of AHOF. Funds raised from the event benefit sex trafficking rescue efforts and the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Pictured at the celebration are (from left) Melinda Rogers, chairwoman of the Asian Hall of Fame board of governors; Annalisa Burgos, master of ceremonies and Hawai’i News Now anchor; state Rep. Jeanné Kapela, America 250 Award honoree; and Lynnette Frank, senior vice president and general manager of Ben Bridge.