Join us for our next Rainbow Town Hall: What it means to be LGBTQ+ and in the Law on Tuesday, April 26 at 6:30pm. Featuring U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit law clerk D. Dangaran, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Williams S. Richardson School of Law Nicholas A. Mirkay and Deputy Solicitor General for the State … Continue reading Rainbow Town Hall: What it means to be LGBTQ+ and in the Law 

Do you know of grassroots organizations that have fresh ideas to ensure our ʻāina, communities, families, and our civil rights are protected and preserved for future generations? Hawaiʻi Peopleʻs Fund is now accepting proposals from grassroots organizations working towards a safe, secure Hawaiʻi. Grant proposals are being accepted through April 30th. For questions, email HPF at … Continue reading Hawai’i Peopleʻs Fund Grant Applications

Join the Hawaiʻi Afterschool Alliance’s presentation about how to best support our LGBTQ+ youth with Amanda Martinez from Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi and Asia Helfrich from Connections Public Charter School. This presentation will focus on explaining Sexual and Gender Minorities (SGM) terminology and the differences between gender identity and sexual orientation. It will address … Continue reading Supporting Our LGBTQ+ Youth

Join the Civil Beat team for coffee and share what issues are important to you! Meet Civil Beat reporters, editors and staff in-person at this casual coffee event where you can share what issues you'd like to see Civil Beat reporting on. Or just come to learn what Civil Beat is about and meet the … Continue reading Civil Beat: Conversation And Coffee in Kaimuki

Students (law students, college students, high school students) are all welcome to participate in a Virtual Policy Advocacy Training from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on April 29. U.C. Berkeley Law School Policy Advocacy Teaching Fellow Cameron Clark and 2L student Amanda Chang, along with Hawai'i policy advocates, including State. Rep. Pat Branco, will be … Continue reading Hoʻomanaʻo: Raise Your Voice | Virtual Policy Advocacy Training

Two-time Grammy Award winner Kalani Pe’a will headline Hawaii Theatre’s May Day Is Lei Day concert on May 1. At this special concert Kalani will perform brand new original compositions off of his latest release "Kau Ka Pe'a". Hosted by Mele Apana and featuring special guests Ho'okena, Keilana, Hoku Zuttermeister, and Hula Hālau O Kamuela. … Continue reading Kalani Peʻa: May Day Is Lei Day

"LGBTIQ Youth: Future Present Change", is the ILGA (International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association) 2022 World Conference (May 2-6). The largest global gathering of LGBTIQ changemakers, the conference is offering, for a $30 fee: access to online platform with daily schedule of events and opportunity to personalise the participant's profile links to sessions … Continue reading ILGA 2022 World Conference | LGBTIQ Youth: Future Present Change

Hawai‘i Triennial 2022 (HT22) is framed around the fluid concept of Pacific Century - E Ho‘omau no Moananuiākea, interweaving themes of history, place, and identity within the context of Hawaiʻi’s unique location at the confluence of Asia-Pacific and Oceania. HT22’s 43 artists and collectives feature over 60 participants including internationally renowned cultural figures exhibiting alongside … Continue reading Through May 8: Hawai‘i Triennial 2022 | E Ho‘omau no Moananuiākea

Join the HiSAM community for the First Friday & Hawai'i Triennial 2022 Closing Celebration on Friday May 6, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free, all ages welcome. Performers include TheQueeries, Sami L.A. Akuna, Richard Hamasaki, Christopher Yohmei Blasdel, The Tetorapotz and SNATCH. Pop-ups and workshops with The Tetorapotz, Moriki Paper Co., BĀS Bookshop, and Sustainable Coastlines. … Continue reading First Friday & Hawai’i Triennial 2022 Closing Celebration

Join NGLCC in honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month on Tuesday, May 10. This program will be a panel discussion about the unique intersections and experiences of being AAPI and AAPI LGBTQ entrepreneurs while facing the ongoing racial discrimination against the AAPI community. Click here to register. For more information about NGLCC-- … Continue reading Advancing AAPI LGBTQ+ Businesses Through Collaboration and Inclusion