What have we learned from coronavirus disparities, and what should we be doing moving forward? Join Civil Beat reporter Anita Hofschneider in conversation with community stakeholders as we delve into health equity issues in Hawaii. Guests include: Josie Howard, Chief Executive Officer, We Are Oceania Dr. Sheri Daniels, Executive Director, Papa Ola Lokahi Chantelle "Tellie" Matagi, Contact Tracing Lead Investigator … Continue reading Health Equity

Transforming Care: Beyond the Binary is a full day virtual event—featuring a special keynote—centered on the topic of trans and non-binary folks’ experience within the healthcare system. Learn more about the fight for health equity for LGBTQ+ communities and those living with HIV and the innovative efforts underway for equitable health care access and outcomes … Continue reading Transforming Care: Beyond the Binary

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

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 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

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

PRIDE is a new six-part documentary series chronicling the struggle for LGBTQ+ civil rights in America from the 1950s through the 2000s. It premiered on May 14 on FX and May 15 on Hulu. Seven renowned LGBTQ+ directors explore heroic and heartbreaking stories that define us as a nation. The limited series spans the FBI … Continue reading PRIDE: Six Decades of Living Out Loud

Under a new federal program, low-income households could receive monthly funding to pay for broadband service. Gov. David Ige announced the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which was created to help households across the state pay for internet service and devices. Eligible households can receive up to $50 a month to pay for broadband service. Those … Continue reading Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

FEDUP's Support Group on Facebook is a closed group where transgender, non-binary, intersex genderqueer, gender non-conforming or gender questioning people can discuss eating disorders, body image and exercise issues, dysphoria and dysmorphia, among other topics. FEDUP encourages members to speak about their feelings and experiences rather than intellectualizing their EDs, and offers support at all … Continue reading FEDUP Support Group

Enrollment closes on May 28th for this 4-week self-paced writing intensive from The Adaway Group centering the experiences, voices, and narratives of cis and trans women and non-cis men. All who identify with the message and are looking to center and honor these experiences are welcome to join. 3 emails a week (M,W,F) for 4 … Continue reading Sister Summer: A Writing Program Focused on Love and Liberation