The Try Think Community Discussions are moderated by staff of the Hawaii Council for the Humanities, and the stimulus for this conversation is the short documentary, The Rogers of Samoa, produced and directed by Dean Hammer and Joe Wilson. Following the 16-minute film screening, attendees will connect with each other in community conversation; to share ideas, questions, … Continue reading Try Think: About Gender – Transition to Self

A four week program that focuses on female voices in our community. She Speaks Honolulu strives to cultivate a safe space that empowers women to share their stories, speak their truths, and draft a narrative that accurately portrays the world we live in. Each month wāhine will gather and talk story around a particular topic … Continue reading Through April 28: She Speaks Community Conversations

The Los Angeles LGBT Center will host its inaugural Power in Prevention Conference virtually on April 29th and April 30th. This conference will bring prevention workers and educators from across the nation to participate in workshops focused on the intersections of LGBTQ youth and prevention work. The conference will provide adult attendees with: A plenary speaker … Continue reading April 29 – 30: Power In Prevention Conference

The Modern Military Association of America is committed to education, advocacy, and support for military spouses and their families. The MMAA Military Spouse Scholarship is a key tool in its mission to support those who are often overlooked and under appreciated. The 2021 MMAA Military Spouse Donna Johnson Memorial Scholarship proudly funded by Parsons, honors the life … Continue reading Application deadline: April 30 | 2021 MMAA Military Spouse Donna Johnson Memorial Scholarship

As we continue navigating 2021 and our changing world, join The Trevor Project for an interactive conversation on a moment of change: the first 100 days of the new administration. This discussion will focus on the various ways this White House administration can impact LGBTQ youth mental health, and how we all can urge the … Continue reading LGBTQ Youth + The New White House

In this UCLA School of Law / Williams Institute webinar, national leaders in LGBTQ rights, racial equity, and reproductive justice will discuss what the Biden administration has accomplished in his first 100 days and what is still left to be done. The Williams Institute is the leading research center on sexual orientation and gender identity … Continue reading The First 100 Days: LGBT Rights, Racial Equity, and Reproductive Justice

Join Civil Beat editors, reporters and staff for a virtual conversation about news and journalism in Hawaii. This will be a casual discussion where readers can join with their zoom cameras on or join by phone. Register here. Civil Beat's focus is on investigative journalism, in-depth enterprise reporting, analysis and commentary that gives readers a … Continue reading Civil Beat Conversation and Coffee

Ka Pō Leʻa o Halāliʻi is a new series from the Hawaiian Theatre Program debuting this semester showcasing new works by Kānaka Maoli Theatre artists in honor of Halāliʻi, an aliʻi of Niʻihau and Kauaʻi who was a celebrated patron of the arts. Ka Pō Leʻa o Halāliʻi is an extension of their previous guest … Continue reading Ka Pō Leʻa o Halāliʻi

Two-time Grammy Award winner Kalani Pe’a will headline Hawaii Theatre’s May Day Is Lei Day concert. Pe‘a made history early in 2017 when he became the first Hawaii-resident recording artist to win a Grammy Award since Hawaiian music was absorbed by the catch-all Regional Roots Music category. Several months later he became the first Hawaii-resident … Continue reading Kalani Pe’a: May Day Is Lei Day

Inspired by the Aina Aloha Economic Futures declaration and Huliau Statement, Hawaiian Airlines May Day 2021: Mākaʻikaʻi will take viewers beyond the aesthetic pleasures of song, dance and storytelling. The program supports an ʻĀina Aloha Economic Future by having viewers experience "mākaʻikaʻi", visits to endeared places, shared by "kamaʻāina", those who are deeply rooted in … Continue reading Hawaiian Airlines May Day 2021: Mākaʻikaʻi