The Honolulu Filipino Junior Chamber of Commerce invites students from kindergarten to 12th grade to participate in a statewide "The Future of Filipinos in Hawaii: Art and Essay Competition," based on the theme "The Sakada Legacy: Footprints of the Future." The rewards for winners include cash prizes and publication.

Entries must be submitted by Nov. 24 to: HFJCC, Art & Essay Competition, P.O. Box 29514, Honolulu, HI 96820. Get entry forms and additional information at www.filipinojaycees.com/centennialcontest.

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'LOST' STAR KIM SPEAKS OUT ON ELECTIONS, RACISM

Moanalua High grad and filmmaker Eric Byler keeps multiple irons in the fire. While attending the Hawaii International Film Festival to promote his new movie, "Americanese," Byler hooked up with "Lost" star Daniel Dae Kim and other Hawai'i filmmakers to shoot a video aimed at getting Asian-Americans involved in the Virginia election. It was made in just 48 hours.

Kim's involvement was sparked by a desire to speak out against racism, and specifically, Republican Sen. George Allen's notorious reference to a constituent as a "macaca."

"As someone who has experienced discrimination firsthand, it's important to me that my representatives champion what I take to be true American values," Kim states.

See the video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_6Jqv-9oMk.