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Hawaii to play central role in Obama’s foundation expanding to Asia-Pacific region

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Former U.S. president Barack Obama addressed 21 young people chosen by the Obama Foundation as emerging leaders. They gathered at the East-West Center in Honolulu for workshops and conversations about how to design a leadership program for the Asia-Pacific region.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

Former President Barack Obama spoke Sunday at a private event held at the East-West Center in Manoa. His appearance capped off a series of workshops with 21 young leaders selected by the Obama Foundation for an Asia-Pacific leadership program.

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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

University of Hawaii students Sunday waited near the Hawaii Imin International Conference Center at the East-West Center in hopes of seeing the former president.