Pacific Business News will present the 2021 Business of Pride Awards on Thursday, October 21, 2021. This in-person event will recognize LGBTQ leaders, companies, and allies in Hawaii who are successful in their careers, active in their communities, and advocates for inclusion and equality.  2021 Business of Pride Career Achievement Honoree: Shannon Smith, Realtor/Partner, Locations … Continue reading 4th Annual Business of Pride Awards

The internet, social media, and especially the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, have transformed how humans engage with each other. How do these changes affect communication and relationship building? And what does advocacy and community organizing look like during and post-pandemic? This panel will explore these questions as well as share the ways and the … Continue reading Rainbow Town Hall: How To Start A Movement

The Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation is proud to sponsor this year's Aloha Rainbow Classic, played October 23-24, 2021 at the Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park. Since Honolulu Pride is Saturday October 16th, Aloha Rainbow Classic is encouraging participating teams to fly in on the 15th, and enjoy the Pride festivities, sight see, relax, … Continue reading Aloha Rainbow Classic 2021

Queerness and religion are often contentious bedfellows in the LGBTQ community. This safe space will allow for panelists to examine and explore their relationship and intersection between sexual identity, gender expression, and spirituality. With Kristin Wiberg, Rev. Moses Barrios, Lani Prunes, Rev. Kyle Lovett and Rev. Blayne Higa. Musical performance by Lina Robbins. Rainbow Town … Continue reading Rainbow Town Hall: Above All, Love

NewFest is New York’s largest presenter of LGBTQ+ film & media and the largest convener of LGBTQ+ audiences in the city. Founded in 1988 in direct response to the AIDS crisis, The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival has been a tentpole of NYC’s queer cultural scene. In the subsequent years, NewFest has expanded into a … Continue reading October 15 – 26: NewFest / New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival

The 2021 Honolulu Pride Guide is now online. Vote for your favorite Tiny Floats, join us for the Rainbow Town Hall series, and the Faces of Pride: Coming Out Stories project. And don't miss the Shaka And Shine and Virtual After Party videos.  Head over to the Pride Guide by clicking here.

We asked our community to get creative and craft a Tiny Float that made a statement, expressed themselves, and created aloha. And we received almost 60 fabulous and fierce Tiny Floats chock full of LGBTQIA+ Pride! The Tiny Floats with the most community votes are eligible to win $500, $350, or $200 cash prizes. The … Continue reading Through October 30: Vote for Your Favorite Tiny Floats

Gay Island Guide, Dark Mirror Entertainment, and The Arts at Marks Garage present The Arts of Pride, a LGBTQ+ experience celebrating Pride in Hawaii! The month-long exhibition shines a spotlight on Hawaii’s local LGBTQ+ artists working in all genres including photography, painting, sculpture, and more. There'll be a Happy Hour on Saturday, October 15th for … Continue reading Through October 31: Arts of Pride | An LGBTQ+ Experience

LGBT History Month celebrates the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Icons. Each day in October, a new LGBT Icon is featured with a video, bio, bibliography, downloadable images and other resources. The LGBT community is the only community worldwide that is not taught its history at home, in public schools or in religious institutions. LGBT History Month provides role … Continue reading Through October 31: LGBT History Month