A weekend-long exhibition and book launch for Hawaiʻi Island-artist, activist, modern buddhist revolutionary, Mayumi Oda, in celebration of her new book, Sarasvati's Gift, The Autobiography of Mayumi Oda. Sarasvati's Gift is the inspiring life story of pioneering feminist artist, activist, and Buddhist teacher Mayumi Oda told through her own words and original thangka paintings. Arts & Letters Gallery, will present an … Continue reading April 3-4: Mayumi Oda | Sarasvati’s Gift

Join Civil Beat editor Kim Gamel and reporter Brittany Lyte for a conversation with Hawaii state epidemiologist, Dr. Sarah Kemble, as they discuss the status of Hawaii's COVID-19 vaccination effort. This event will be guided by questions pre-submitted from the audience. Send in your questions through this form or email them to membership@civilbeat.org. This virtual event will be recorded and sent to … Continue reading Hawaii’s Shot: A COVID-19 Vaccine Conversation w/ Dr. Sarah Kemble

The Global Just Recovery Gathering is a three-day, fully online event with hands-on trainings, interactive workshops, and a powerful lineup of climate leaders from all over the world. The Gathering is for everyone whether you are a seasoned organizer or new to the movement to come together to design new pathways to build a better future … Continue reading April 9 – 11: The Global Just Recovery Gathering

The Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival is officially open for submissions now via Film Freeway and looking forward to viewing your creations for #HRFF2021. (https://filmfreeway.com/honolulurainbowfilmfestival) April 15, 2021 Regular Deadline June 15, 2021 Late Deadline July 1, 2021 Notification Date July 30 – August 15, 2021 Event Date In light of the global pandemic, #HRFF2021 will again … Continue reading April 15 submission deadline: Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival

Leading for Equity Impact is a six-session workshop series that will invite participants to consider history, race, culture, power, and privilege through a national, local, and personal lens. Participants will grow their knowledge and understanding within their cohort, moving from awareness to concrete actions that can advance the values of Hawaiʻi, both in our personal relationships … Continue reading Leading for Equity Impact

The Atlantic, building off its legacy of explicating and illuminating American ideals, is producing a series of conversations that will unpack the state of race relations and progress in America. Join a full day of programming on Thursday, April 15 with social-justice advocates, economists, medical professionals, scholars, and others to outline how we can harness 2020’s … Continue reading The Atlantic’s Progress Report: The State of the Black Community

For students enrolled at the University of Hawaii, the Department of Women's Studies has announced a new offering: "Intro to LGBTQ+ Studies" for May - July, 2021. Explore key terms, texts and histories of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. No matter what your major, you can graduate with a Certificate in Queer Studies. For … Continue reading Intro to LGBTQ+ Studies at UH Manoa

Island Feminisms 2021 Virtual Speaker Series: Place, Justice, Movement will engage with scholars and activists working in island and feminist studies to spark collaboration and interdisciplinary dialogue on social justice for islands and islanders. April 16 / 1:00-2:00PM HST Unearthing the Toxic Weeds of White Supremacy: Reflections of a Pinay Scholar Warrior of Aloha in … Continue reading Through April 16: Island Feminisms 2021 Virtual Speaker Series

Joyful Return is the Honolulu Museum of Art's museum-wide exhibition featuring a series of outdoor pop-up installations and a gallery installation—a fresh, fun, community-driven experience celebrating a return to art making, conversations, and personal connections. Joyful Return is taking advantage of the museum's many open-air and courtyard spaces to provide safe, fun ways for everyone … Continue reading Joyful Return

Hōakaʻai is a culinary experience that re-centers eating as a sacred act to acknowledge our relations to ʻāina and to one another. Each month Wai Wai Collective will host a themed brunch and hold conversation on nourishing food and wellness at Ka Waiwai ma Nuʻuanu joined by ʻUlu & Kalo Bakery and Drink Gazoz, and a special … Continue reading Hōakaʻai Brunch & Conversation