The past year has been incredibly difficult for so many, but we also know that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) youth have faced unique challenges. The Trevor Project’s 2021 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health sheds light on many of these challenges by capturing the experiences of nearly 35,000 LGBTQ youth … Continue reading Trevor Project 2021 National Survey on LGBTQ Mental Health

In a brief special session, the Hawaii State Legislature overrode six bills that Gov. David Ige had vetoed and amended three others. The governor has until July 22 to sign the amended bills or they won't become law. Among the bills that were overrode was one that would yank dedicated funding for the state’s tourism … Continue reading Civil Beat Reporters Roundtable

Join a panel discussion featuring leaders from all sectors of our community on a “Conversation on Race in Hawaii – History, Current Issues and The Future: We Must Respond." Opening remarks by Marissa Machida of NAPABA-Hawaii and Bank of Hawaii. Participants include: • Noelani Kalipi (Kalipi Enterprises) - Moderator • Camille A. Nelson (William S. … Continue reading A Conversation on Race in Hawaii

Registration is now open for Hawaii Women In Filmmaking's free 2021 Summer Social Justice Reel Camps for Girls. The Reel Camps are filmmaking programs to learn about environmental justice, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights, mental wellness, and making media that matters. The programs are for all cis, trans girls, gender-expansive, and non-binary people who are comfortable … Continue reading Registration open: Social Justice Reel Camps for Girls

Out Leadership has released its State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index for 2021 and accompanying U.S. State CEO Business Briefs. The 3rd annual “State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index” is being published against a backdrop of sustained attacks on transgender and LGBTQ+ rights in state legislatures around the US. The State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index gives each … Continue reading Out Leadership 2021 LGBTQ+ State Business Climate Index

Applications are now open to serve on the first-ever Honolulu Youth Commission. This new panel was created after voters approved a City Charter amendment in November 2020. The commission will be comprised of 15 members, ages 14 -24, serving staggered two-year terms. The Honolulu Youth Commission will be voluntary advisers to the mayor and City … Continue reading Application deadline: Honolulu Youth Commission

The June 17 Rainbow Town Hall --  an important discussion about the history and future of HIV/AIDS in Hawaii -- is now online.  Physicians, health care workers and community activists explore what HIV/AIDS has taught us over the years about addressing social and economic inequali ties, and creating effective responses to ongoing and future health … Continue reading Now online: Rainbow Town Hall | History and Future of HIV/AIDS in Hawaii

Kumu Kahua will hold auditions for #haoleboyfriend by Stephanie Keiko Kong and Tony Pisculli on: • Saturday July 17th from 2pm to 5pm • Sunday July 18th from 6pm to 9pm Director Jason Kanda is looking for actors to fill the following roles: • SHARISSA Female, straight, local mix. • VAI Female, queer, Polynesian-local mix. … Continue reading Auditions for #haoleboyfriend at Kumu Kahua Theatre

The 2021 Goodwill Goes GLAM! Home Edition -- an evening of virtual shopping, fashion, and fun for a great cause, presented by Bank of Hawaii Foundation -- will premiere on Tuesday, July 20 on KFVE and HawaiiNewsNow.com. Hosted by McKenna Maduli, the show will feature a made-for-TV version of the GLAM! Fashion Show produced by … Continue reading 2021 Goodwill Goes GLAM! Home Edition

The 8th Annual Leadership Conference is Hawaii's largest professional development conference. Featured sessions will include: • How to Apply an Equity Lens to Your Initiatives • Indigenous Wisdom • How to Resolve Conflicts at Work • Shaping Our Future • Fostering Teamwork Across Distributed Teams • Strategies to Fight Burnout • Improve Your Workplace Communication … Continue reading July 21 – 22: Hawaii Business Leadership Conference