The #8x8_shangrila_22 project features Hawai‘i artists including Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio, Kenny Endo, Leilehua Lanzilotti, Big Max, Pua Ali'i 'Ilima, Kana Ogawa and Ualani Davis, among others, responding to the theme of connection at Shangri La. Singer/songwriter Izikʻs site-specific performance in The Mughal Gallery, (Doris Dukeʻs former bedroom) explores an unfolding of self-care, self-love, and self-awareness in … Continue reading Izik at Shangri La: Waves – Pīkake – E Ala E Kahikiku

#DocuClub Hawaiʻi is a work-in-progress screening series for documentary filmmakers to share their rough cut in an intimate setting with both fellow creators and the general audience. In addition to the screening and feedback session, filmmakers will be paired with seasoned story/editing consultants to help them integrate audience feedback into their project. Submit your project … Continue reading #DocuClub Hawai’i and Hawai’i Women In Filmmaking

Discover community and connection through personal and professional growth with this new support group presented by the Hawaii Rainbow Chamber of Commerce. Led by Kevin Moran, the group will meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month beginning May 12 from 6:30pm – 8pm via Zooom. Topics include current events, stress management, mindfulness, anxiety … Continue reading LGBTQIA+ Small Business Owners & Members Support Group

Lambda Legal looks back on the first year of Joe Biden’s presidency, reviewing progress on the organizationʻs proposals to advance the rights of LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. "As the now one-year-old Biden Administration embarks on its second year of work, we are once again calling for urgent action on a series of … Continue reading Lambda Legal Report: Year One of the Biden Administration

Chaminade’s Hogan Entrepreneurial Program and American Savings Bank’s Nonprofit Business Plan Competition is held every other year and is open to Hawaii nonprofit organizations seeking to start new ventures that will benefit society. With awards up to $12,000, the competition aims to stimulate public interest and support in nonprofit organizations—and encourage excellence and innovation in socially-motivated entrepreneurs. For … Continue reading 2022 Nonprofit Business Plan Competition

Send a message to your Valentine @HonoluluPride. Share some love with the one that means the world to you. Love makes life truly awesome, and although there are many that we hold in our hearts, thereʻs always that unique someone whoʻs really special. Is it your lover, your best friend, your companion animal, your spouse, a … Continue reading #LOVEMAKESLIFE @HonoluluPride

Need an AWESOME Valentine’s gift idea? Choose a Singing Valentine-Gram from the Gay Men’s Chorus of Honolulu! For $10, you can send a singing Valentine-gram’ to anyone in the United States! Perfect for out-of-town friends and family as well as locals. Your loved one will receive a personalized singing performance over the phone from the … Continue reading February 11 – 14: Singing Valentine-grams from Gay Menʻs Chorus of Honolulu

The Hawai’i LGBT Legacy Foundation is asking the community to share their ideas for the theme of 2022 Honolulu Pride. If your theme is selected by the Honolulu Pride team, youʻll receive VIP access to our events during Honolulu Pride in October 2022! Over the past few years themes have included “I Am Pride”, “Shaka … Continue reading Share Your Theme Ideas for 2022 Honolulu Pride

Each year, Anaina Hou's Social Awareness Film Festival features a theme that focuses on the opportunity to enlighten and create understanding on a broad range of topics that speak to the challenges and beauty of being a human being on this amazing planet; things like agriculture, the environment and climate change, art & culture, socio-economic … Continue reading February 17 – 27: Social Awareness Film Festival 2022

This month's edition of Research Roundup focuses on the reality of workplace discrimination for LGBTQ+ individuals and how that impacts LGBTQ+ and Ally talent retention. It also explores the profound impact of compounded intersectional identities on an individual's workplace experience. Out Leadership created the Research Roundup as a resource to support member companies in their work, and … Continue reading Research Roundup from Out Leadership

The Hawaii Gay Flag Football League is thrilled to host the 6th Annual 2022 Aloha Classic Pickup Flag Football Tournament bringing together players of all skill levels from Hawaii and the mainland for a weekend of sport, camaraderie and fun! President’s Day Weekend: February 18-20, 2022. Info: thealohaclassic.com

Manoa Valley Theatre and Volcanic Voices presents the 3rd Annual Black Voices Matter showcase featuring America’s Got Talent winner Brandon Leake. Celebrate Black History Month and amplify Black voices with a 2-day showcase full of exhilarating and heartfelt spoken word poetry, music and stand up comedy. Featuring Spoken Word Poetry legend Marc Marcel, HI Grand … Continue reading February 25 – 26: Black Voices Matter

From the Pōpolo Project: "At the end of Black History Month, we return to celebrate future-forward folks whose work here in Hawai’i highlights the beauty and creativity of our Black community. Together, we honor a group of dynamic individuals who are invested in preparing a just and healthy world for those yet to come, rooted … Continue reading Cosmic Masque: Black Futures Ball 2022

This year marks the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRCF) 20th edition of the Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the premier survey benchmarking tool on how corporations across the United States and beyond are adopting equitable workplace policies, practices and benefits for LGBTQ+ employees. The inaugural edition of the CEI included 319 participants, with 13 companies achieving … Continue reading Human Rights Campaign Foundation Corporate Equality Index 2022

This series of webinars provides valuable training to help nonprofit organizations interpret grant, safety and compliance responsibilities around federal pandemic relief. It also provides guidance around general operations during the pandemic. This unique program is free for Hawaiʻi nonprofits. Which laws apply to nonprofits Management by Board vs. management by Executive Director Staffing using volunteers, … Continue reading Hawaiʻi State Bar Association’s Pandemic Education Program

The State Equality Index (SEI) is an annual comprehensive report on statewide laws and policies that affect LGBTQ+ people and their families. Published by the Human Rights Campaign in partnership with the Equality Federation, itʻs a valuable tool for creating a comprehensive view of where the LGBTQ+ community has made legislative progress and where we … Continue reading 2021 State Equality Index