Dr. Misty Pacheco, faculty at the University of Hawaii – Hilo, is working with the SMART Project at Northwestern University, reaching out to LGBTQ+ Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders for their new research project. They're interviewing 19-24 year old young adults for a 1-hour Zoom interview (participants are compensated with a $50 online Amazon gift card) … Continue reading Investigating Hawaiian / Pacific Islander Participation in Sexual Health Studies

Hosted by Hawai‘i Women in Filmmaking and Mental Health America of Hawai‘i on May 26 from 3:00-4:00 p.m, this online showcase features short films produced by youth during Hawaiʻi Women in Filmmaking programs. Films will be available online from May 22 to May 26. Watch them and then join us for a zoom livestream Q&A … Continue reading Virtual Youth Mental Health Film Festival

Join NGLCC Communities of Color Initiative (CoCi) and celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 2-4pm ET. This special AAPI Heritage Program is entitled Living Out Loud: Breaking the Myth of the Model Minority. The panel discussion, moderated by Trung Tieu (he/him), Manager, Supplier Diversity – Global Procurement, Pepsi Co., will … Continue reading Living Out Loud: Breaking the Myth of the Model Minority

The journey to marriage equality began right here in Hawaii in 1991 when three same-sex couples sued for the right to marry, and the Hawaii State Supreme Court eventually found the state’s refusal to do so discriminatory. Hawaii was poised to become the first state to legalize same-sex marriage. Yet, marriage equality wasn’t achieved in Hawaii … Continue reading Engagement Party Rainbow Town Hall

The journey to marriage equality began right here in Hawaii in 1991 when three same-sex couples sued for the right to marry, and the Hawaii State Supreme Court eventually found the state's refusal to do so discriminatory. Hawaii was poised to become the first state to legalize same-sex marriage. Yet, marriage equality wasn't achieved in Hawaii … Continue reading Tickets now on sale: The Engagement Party Rainbow Town Hall with author Sasha Issenberg

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), in partnership with Asian American Writers’ Workshop (AAWW) and Youth Speaks (YS) is hosting APA OUT LOUD, a spoken word video series in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM). The series, on HRC’s Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts, features three young LGBTQ APA spoken word artists, Lauren Bullock, Caitlyn Clark, and Jireh … Continue reading Through May 24: APA Out Loud

The ACLU recently launched its Systemic Equality Agenda, a multi-year racial justice agenda, building off its past century of civil rights advocacy and seeking to address America's legacy of racism and systemic discrimination. ACLU believes that "Together, we can fight for a world in which every person can achieve their highest potential, unhampered by structural … Continue reading ACLU Systemic Equality Action Series

Modern Military Association of America (the nation’s largest non-profit organization for LGBTQ service members, military spouses, veterans and allies) invites you to join author Seema Reza for an online creative writing workshop offered in partnership with Community Building Art Works. No writing experience required. Writing is a powerful tool for communication, self-discovery, and reflection. We … Continue reading Tell The Whole Story: MMAA Workshop

The 41st Annual Hawaii International Film Festival will be held November 4-21, 2021 in Honolulu on the island of O'ahu. HIFF will mark the festival's 41st edition with a special focus on contemporary Asian, Pacific, and North American cinema, films produced in Hawai'i, outdoor screenings, and our Student Showcase and Daniel K. Inouye Institute Future Filmmakers … Continue reading HIFF Call For Entries

Do you know a young professional who is making a difference in the workplace and shaping the future of our community? If so, nominate them now, and be part of PBN's 22nd Annual 40 Under 40 awards recognition program. PBN 2021 40 Under 40: Honoring outstanding young business professionals in Hawaii who: Demonstrate business excellence … Continue reading May 23 Nomination Deadline: PBN 2021 40 Under 40