Civil Beat is bringing back its first in-person book club event in two years, exploring Kīpuka: Finding Refuge In Times Of Change, a book of poetry and prose about living in contemporary Hawaii published by Bamboo Ridge Press. Hosted by Civil Beat's digital producer, Kuʻu Kauanoe, the in-person book club discussion takes place at da … Continue reading Civil Beat Book Club: Kīpuka: Finding Refuge In Times Of Change

The Kua'ana Project at the Hawai'i Health & Harm Reduction Center, is hosting a special program for Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) 2022 showcasing storytelling by 4 trans leaders in Hawai’i. TDOV is an annual awareness day celebrated around the world dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of transgender and gender-nonconforming people while raising awareness of … Continue reading Kuaʻana Project: Stories of Strength | Transgender Day of Visibility

International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event occurring on March 31 dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society. The day was founded by US-based transgender activist Rachel Crandall of Michigan in 2009 as a reaction to the … Continue reading International Transgender Day of Visibility

The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i and the Stonewall Caucus are co-hosting this talk story at 12pm with Jessica Katsenmeyer of Wisconsin & Kimi Cole of Nevada, transgender candidates running in swing states. Click here to register to join the conversation. Then, at 1pm, the DNC is hosting "Democrats Are Out & Proud: Trans Day Of … Continue reading Talking Story with Transgender Candidates in Swing States

Get the latest information on vaccinations, social distancing, travel and more from the State of Hawaii Department of Health. Available in English, Hawaiian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Lao, Spanish, Tagalog, Samoan, Thai and Vietnamese. Click here.

The GLAAD Media Awards honor media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues. Since its inception in 1990, the GLAAD Media Awards have grown to be the most visible annual LGBTQ awards show in the world, sending powerful messages of acceptance to audiences globally. The 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards will … Continue reading 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards

Come hang out and meet fellow Hawaii Queer Parents and kids on Oahu at this beach meetup on the first Sunday of each month. For more information, contact Charyl Abrena-Agas.

Join the Hawai'i LGBT Legacy Foundation for our first in-person event of 2022: a very special evening of selected readings, talk story and pau hana cocktails with Sasha Issenberg, best-selling author of "The Engagement". Register for this free event here. Sasha Issenberg has written what is arguably the best and most complete story of the … Continue reading An Evening with Sasha Issenberg

Spotlight Hawaii, which shines a light on issues affecting Hawaii, airs live 10:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday on the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Facebook page. Join Ryan Kalei Tsuji and Yunji de Nies for conversations with people shaping Hawaii's present and future including elected officials and government agency heads, researchers, social services providers, philanthropists, and … Continue reading Spotlight Hawaii

Anti-trans bills targeting young people from Texas to Idaho. Classroom censorship on students' right to learn about race, gender, and sexual orientation. Book bans against largely Black and LGBTQ+ authors across the states. In this 30-minute event, ACLUʻs legal experts on transgender justice and free speech will take you through the full scope of these nationwide … Continue reading Defending Trans Youth and Students’ Right to Learn