Bikini Atoll Is Not A Beer: Pacific Islanders Speak Out

A growing movement of Pacific Islanders is challenging the commercialization of Bikini Atoll's name, following the release of 'Bikini Atoll' beer by Manhattan Project Beer Co. The backlash, fueled by news coverage and social media, has gathered momentum with a petition of 6,000 signatures calling for its discontinuation. The Marshall Islands National Nuclear Commission (NNC) issued an official statement urging the company to engage in dialogue with Bikini's community, highlighting the cultural insensitivity and historical significance of the atoll as a UNESCO World Heritage Site associated with nuclear testing during the Manhattan Project.

Polk, L. (2019). Bikini Atoll Is Not A Beer: Pacific Islanders Speak Out. Asia-Pacific Journal, 17(2). https://doi.org/10.1017/s1557466019015535