Happy Fatherʻs Day! We asked members of our community to tell us about their experiences with their fathers, and how they understand their own roles as paternal nurturers today. We learned about the incredible diversity of LGBTQIA+ / MVPFAFF fathers and families, and the common qualities that make fatherhood what it is: commitment, strength, vulnerability, … Continue reading Fathers &….

On average, one person dies in a traffic crash on Oʻahu streets every week, and kūpuna are especially vulnerable. The Oʻahu Vision Zero Action Plan addresses this persistent issue with a wide range of recommended strategies, including proactive street design, lower speed limits, new enforcement tools, education campaigns, internal process improvements, and more. The City … Continue reading Oʻahu Vision Zero Action Plan Public Meeting

The Harm Reduction Services Branch of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is conducting a survey on HIV Prevention in order to strengthen and tailor HIV prevention services in Hawaiʻi.  Because this survey focuses on HIV testing and HIV prevention strategies like PrEP,  input is needed from people who have NOT been diagnosed with HIV … Continue reading 2024 HIV Prevention Needs Assessment Survey

Invisible Histories is hosting their annual Queer History Teach In on June 2nd, 2024 at 11:00am CST (6am HST). This virtual teach-in will host LGBTQ+ storytellers, memory workers, and community archivist from across the U.S. to share stories of LGBTQ History from their communities. These stories will center local LGBTQ+ figures, community groups and orgs, … Continue reading June 2024 Queer History Teach In

The Maui Rainbow Business Guide has been updated, and itʻs a great way to support the diverse people that call Maui County home. The guide is compiled by a coalition of non-profits including Aloha Maui Pride, the Stonewall Caucus, Pride at Work Hawaiʻi and the Hawaiʻi Rainbow Chamber of Commerce. Listing is open and free … Continue reading Maui County Rainbow Business Guide

Join us for a premiere screening of “Honor Thy Children”, featuring Al Nakatani as part of the Okaeri Voices Season Two launch. After losing all 3 of his sons, two who were gay, Al Nakatani describes his journey to love and honor his children. Al and his wife, Jane used their tragedy to share their … Continue reading Okaeri Voices Watch Party

The University of Hawaiʻi-based public service project Queerify is presenting their Spring 2024 series Queerphoria from February 17 - April 29. The program is designed to amplify queer voices, mobilize queer folks to speak our truths, and connect queer folks and allies with information and one another for a stronger, healthier community.  To learn more, … Continue reading Queerphoria: History of the Queer Monster in Film

The University of Hawaiʻi-based public service project Queerify is presenting their Spring 2024 series Queerphoria from February 17 - April 29. The program is designed to amplify queer voices, mobilize queer folks to speak our truths, and connect queer folks and allies with information and one another for a stronger, healthier community.  To learn more, … Continue reading Queerphoria: Intentional Queer Identity Construction–Personal and Qualitative Anecdotes

What is it like to grow, work, live and age in your community? Take the anonymous Hawaiʻi Quality of Life Survey and help Hawaiʻi achieve health equity through active inclusion, accessible programs and adoptable policies. A partnership between the Office of Wellness and Resilience (housed in the Office of the Governor), the Health Policy Initiative at the University of … Continue reading Hawaiʻi Quality of Life Survey

The University of Hawaiʻi-based public service project Queerify is presenting their Spring 2024 series Queerphoria from February 17 - April 29. The program is designed to amplify queer voices, mobilize queer folks to speak our truths, and connect queer folks and allies with information and one another for a stronger, healthier community.  To learn more, … Continue reading Queerphoria: Ace, Grace, Indigenous Space–Asexuality as Resistance