In April 2021, Out Leadership convened a distinguished group of emerging LGBTQ+ leaders from around the world for 5 days of discussions featuring 15 speaker panels, live Q&A and dedicated breakout rooms, with experts sharing insights on topics ranging from mental health and intersectionality to networking and career development. When OutNEXT launched in 2013 there … Continue reading OutNEXT Alumni Summit 2021 Report

The Stonewall Caucus (formerly the LGBT Caucus) of the Democratic Party of Hawaii is offering a training on June 7th at 6:00pm open to any member of the Democratic Party of Hawaii. Now that the 2021 Legislation Session has adjourned ("Sine Die"), Gov. Ige has until June 21 to say which bills, if any, he … Continue reading Sine Die – Now What: Stonewall Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii

Nationally, the alarm has been raised about increases in mental health issues among youth and there is a growing awareness of youth needs and vulnerability. In this session, the presenters will give you an overview of the state of youth mental health in Hawai`i, share possible solutions and resources available both locally and nationally. Who … Continue reading Youth Mental Health in Hawaii

Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities, in partnership with Value of Hawaiʻi: Hulihia, is hosting deep-dive community conversations on our ideas, wonderings, hopes, and challenges for our post-pandemic futures. Small groups of very diverse voices from across our islands will tackle different topics together, and spend time listening, sharing, imagining, and building new connections.   Try Think: … Continue reading Try Think: Hulihia

Transforming Care: Beyond the Binary is a full day virtual event—featuring a special keynote—centered on the topic of trans and non-binary folks’ experience within the healthcare system. Learn more about the fight for health equity for LGBTQ+ communities and those living with HIV and the innovative efforts underway for equitable health care access and outcomes … Continue reading Transforming Care: Beyond the Binary

Common Cause, honoring its first 50 years at this pivotal moment in our democracy, is celebrating the "Power of We — you and me — working together". “We must tackle fanaticism in all its guises — racism, religious bigotry, political paranoia, and all other variation of divisive behavior.” JOHN GARDNER, founder of Common Cause "Renewing … Continue reading Common Cause: 50 More Years Celebration

What have we learned from coronavirus disparities, and what should we be doing moving forward? Join Civil Beat reporter Anita Hofschneider in conversation with community stakeholders as we delve into health equity issues in Hawaii. Guests include: Josie Howard, Chief Executive Officer, We Are Oceania Dr. Sheri Daniels, Executive Director, Papa Ola Lokahi Chantelle "Tellie" Matagi, Contact Tracing Lead Investigator … Continue reading Health Equity

On June 12 of each year, onePULSE Foundation holds an Annual Remembrance Ceremony at the site of the Pulse nightclub. The observance brings together the families of those whose lives were tragically taken and provides them a space to remember their loved ones in peace. We also honor all who survived, the brave first responders and our trauma … Continue reading Pulse Five-Year Remembrance Ceremony Livestream

It's time for "Momma's Annual Beef Stew & Rice Fundraiser" for the Imperial Court of Hawaii. Brought to you by Founder Empress Charmaine Lee Anderson & the Board of Directors, this ono-licious event supports the ICOH and its non-profit partners like Hawaii Health & Harm Reduction, its Imperial Hula Scholarship Fund and this year's XL … Continue reading Imperial Court of Hawaii Annual Beef Stew & Rice Fundraiser