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Asian Hall of Fame Holds Celebration<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Asian Hall of Fame recently commemorated America\u2019s 250th anniversary with a Destination Hawai\u2019i ribbon-cutting, marking the California-based organization\u2019s 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\u2019i News Now anchor; state Rep. Jeann\u00e9 Kapela, America 250 Award honoree; and Lynnette Frank, senior vice president and general manager of Ben Bridge. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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