top of page

All Posts


Holding the Line in the In-Between
Editor’s Note The Line We Hold was created to give voice to the struggle of living between two worlds — faʻaSāmoa and American systems....
GenesisTauRichardson
Aug 203 min read


The Cost of Avoiding Clarity: Accountability, Repair, and The Line We Hold
Something feels off. While the island is bustling with lights, music, and celebration - while there is laughter, food, family, and the familiar rhythm of joy that usually grounds us at this time of year - beneath, there is an unease that is hard to ignore. An ominous weight hanging in the air. And I'm not talking about the trough to our south that the weather station noted tonight, or the flash flood warning it brings. This feels different. Heavier. More consequential. More c
GenesisTauRichardson
2 days ago3 min read


Holding the Line When Systems Bend: American Samoa at a Crossroads
This entry took longer than expected to put together - not because the ideas were unclear but because the issues are layered and require care in how they are approached. With the aspirations I hold and the work I hope to contribute to in the future, it felt important to write this in a way that is steady, objective, and measured. After several revisions, this piece now reflects what I intended: a clear, concise discussion about the trends we are seeing and why holding the lin
GenesisTauRichardson
Dec 74 min read


Addressing American Samoa’s Drug Problem Through RESPECT
Restoring and Empowering Samoan Practices for Education, Community, and Transformation American Samoa is facing a growing crisis that...
GenesisTauRichardson
Aug 252 min read


In the Courtroom, In Our Lives: American Samoa's Balance
In every criminal case, the courtroom is split in two. On one side stands the prosecution. They don’t walk in as individuals. They walk...
GenesisTauRichardson
Aug 243 min read
bottom of page