Hawaiʻiʻs own professional dancer, LGBTQIA+ advocate and social media star Mark Kanemura has a new picture book illustrated by Richard Merritt, and the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation is bringing him Honolulu for a book signing celebration and ʻohana event on June 24. "I Am a Rainbow" is based on Markʻs childhood in Hawaiʻi and encourages … Continue reading I Am a Rainbow

ABC News Live will celebrate Pride Month on Sunday, June 25, with "Pride Across America," an unprecedented streaming event that spans the entire country, featuring five hours of live coverage from three of the nation's biggest pride marches. In partnership with Hulu and ABC Owned Television Stations WABC (New York), WLS (Chicago) and KGO (San … Continue reading Pride Across America

Join Oʻahu Hawaiʻi Queer Hiking for this trail hike at 10am and then spend some beach time afterwards. Dogs on leash are welcome on the 2.2-mile journey thatʻs pleasant to travel and not overly crowded. Park in the Koolau Shopping Center across from the Valley of the Temples and follow the guardrail to the hike … Continue reading Pu’u Ma’eli’eli (Kaneohe Bay Pillbox Trail) Hike

Kelli Bullock Herget (Kelli With An Eye Photography) is featured in the new juried exhibition Documentary Photography 2023 at the Downtown Art Center. Kelli has been documenting LGBTQIA+ gatherings in Hawaiʻi for years and she calls her grouping "Love Will Prevail: Pride & Prejudice" in reference to the uneasy co-existence of religious protesters and out … Continue reading Documentary Photography 2023 Juried Exhibition

The Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation is participating in Give Out Day, the month-long fundraising campaign culminating on June 28. Itʻs the only national day of giving for the LGBTQ community, and in years past Give OUT Day raised over $1.6 million for LGBTQ nonprofits in all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico.  Give OUT Day … Continue reading Give OUT Day: National Day of LGBTQ Giving

Join us on June 28 for a special Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation Rainbow Town Hall exploring diversity, inclusivity and allyship in the weddings and events industry.  In partnership with the Oʻahu Wedding Association and The Gay Agenda Collective, this RTH is part of a series of community gatherings, resource fairs and trainings focusing on issues … Continue reading Rainbow Town Hall: Inclusivity & Allyship in the Events Industry

Join Americans for Democratic Action and Dr. Brian F. Harrison and ADA’s own Chris Schwartz for a virtual conversation on the status of rights for the LGBTQ+ community. "It is no secret that 2023 has been a hard and painful year for the LGBTQ+ community and our allies. After years of progress, we are now … Continue reading The Status of LGBTQ+ Rights: An ADA Conversation

Dr. Jessica Barry, Staff Geriatrician with Queen's Geriatrics Services will share essential information about dementia. In this session Dr. Jessica Barry will cover: • Why it's important to get an accurate diagnosis of dementia? • What the difference is between dementia and normal aging? • Types or causes of dementia • Treatments of dementia, including … Continue reading Dementia: A Geriatrician’s Perspective

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Youth at Spill The Tea Cafeʻs 2nd Annual Youth Pride Fest at Central Pacific Plaza on June 30th. Enjoy live music, exciting activities and delicious food, and show your support for the LGBTQIA+ Youth community in Hawai’i during National Pride Month. P Donations will go toward Spill The Tea Cafeʻs free programs, mentorship, … Continue reading STTC 2nd Annual Youth Pride Fest

Join the Hawaii Rainbow Chamber as they celebrate their 5th Anniversary! Learn more about HiRCCʻs membership benefits, certification with NGLCC -- National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and meet up with friends, colleagues and other LGBTQIA+ people working across Hawaiʻiʻs sectors in corporations, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The Hawaii Rainbow Chamber of Commerce is growing … Continue reading Hawaii Rainbow Chamber of Commerce 5th Anniversary Celebration