The 2021 Celebrate Micronesia Festival will be a hybrid event, featuring virtual online discussions and in-person programming at Bishop Museum. Co-sponsored by the Pacific Islands Development Program, East West Center, the event will celebrate the many rich connections across time, place, and ocean, showing that while the pandemic presents barriers to being together, we continue … Continue reading Celebrate Micronesia Festival 2021

Since 1999, Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai‘i has provided an opportunity to gather in remembrance and gratitude for all who have laid a foundation for our lives. In consideration of the health and safety of the community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai‘i will not be gathering in person at Ala Moana Beach … Continue reading Alternate Plans for Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai‘i 2021

Join Civil Beat IDEAS editor, Julia Steele, with Judge Daniel Foley, Maui GMO initiative petitioner Alika Atay and attorney R. Brian Black. In Hawaii, every county charter provides a process for forcing a citizen vote on a specific issue of concern. Our IDEAS Live discussion will look at the logistics of getting an initiative on the ballot and will explore the pros … Continue reading Civil Beat IDEAS Live: Power To The People

Once upon a time, there were four guys, Sparky, Smudge, Jinx, and Frankie, who got together to become a group like their idols, The Four Freshman.  Rehearsing in the basement of Smudge's family's plumbing supply company, they became "Forever Plaid". On the way to their first big gig, they are hit by a school bus, … Continue reading May 28 – June 6: Forever Plaid

The Rental and Utility Relief Program (RURP) will reopen for new applications on Monday, June 7. To help people understand the application process, RURP is holding a webinar on Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on the One Oahu Facebook page: facebook.com/oneoahu People can learn about: · Who is eligible for the program. · Income … Continue reading Rental and Utility Relief Program Community Webinar

The Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation is thrilled to once again join CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers at this year’s #CantCancelPride, a virtual relief benefit on June 4 to raise support and visibility for the #LGBTQ community.   iHeartRadio and P&G are sponsoring the return of Can’t Cancel Pride with performances from Demi Lovato, P!NK, Lil … Continue reading Can’t Cancel Pride

Kauaʻi Pride is a family-friendly event to uplift and celebrate LGBTQIA+ lives, and for Kauaʻiʻs youth to see themselves reflected in their own community, and know that they belong. The 5th annual celebration in Līhu‘e will take place on Saturday June 3, 2023. The Parade, 9:00-10:00am on Rice St. from Vidinha Stadium to the County … Continue reading Kaua’i Pride Parade & Festival

In April 2021, Out Leadership convened a distinguished group of emerging LGBTQ+ leaders from around the world for 5 days of discussions featuring 15 speaker panels, live Q&A and dedicated breakout rooms, with experts sharing insights on topics ranging from mental health and intersectionality to networking and career development. When OutNEXT launched in 2013 there … Continue reading OutNEXT Alumni Summit 2021 Report

The Stonewall Caucus (formerly the LGBT Caucus) of the Democratic Party of Hawaii is offering a training on June 7th at 6:00pm open to any member of the Democratic Party of Hawaii. Now that the 2021 Legislation Session has adjourned ("Sine Die"), Gov. Ige has until June 21 to say which bills, if any, he … Continue reading Sine Die – Now What: Stonewall Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii

Nationally, the alarm has been raised about increases in mental health issues among youth and there is a growing awareness of youth needs and vulnerability. In this session, the presenters will give you an overview of the state of youth mental health in Hawai`i, share possible solutions and resources available both locally and nationally. Who … Continue reading Youth Mental Health in Hawaii