A new data analysis of the Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey Natural Data Tables found that LGBTQ+ disaster displacement is nearly 2x higher than cisgender, heterosexual displacement, and LGBTQ+ individuals are more likely to have negative experiences during and after disasters. In addition, the data analysis underscores how these experiences are associated with state governments … Continue reading Amplified Harm: LGBTQ+ Disaster Displacement

Join the Hawaiʻi Rainbow Chamber of Commerce for a virtual Lunch & Learn webinar with Attorney Ryan K. Hew to discuss an important new federal law impacting small business owners. Starting on January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will go into effect. This new law is directly aimed at owners of corporations, LLCs, … Continue reading Virtual Lunch & Learn with Ryan Hew

The Pacific Business News Women Who Mean Business Awards is a celebration of the accomplishments of successful businesswomen throughout the state. PBN is looking for outstanding women from public and private companies of varying sizes, nonprofits and startups who have made a difference in their businesses, their industries and their communities. If you know a … Continue reading Nominations deadline: Women Who Mean Business

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. In 2023 it falls on Tuesday, November 28, and itʻs a great day to make a donation to the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that … Continue reading GivingTuesday

Join SAGE, the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for a webinar on LGBTQ+ Equity and Elder Justice within the long-term care services and supports network. Topics Include: Equity within senior housing communities; abuse/neglect awareness and support; and consumer fraud protections and resources. Register today … Continue reading Long-term Services & Supports: LGBTQ+ Equity

The 3rd Annual Arts of Pride presented by Gay Island Guide and Dark Mirror Entertainment returns this October 5-29 at Arts at Marks Garage. Last yearʻs exhibition featured over 30 of Hawaii’s LGBTQ+ artists of various backgrounds working in diverse media, and organizers anticipate featuring even more this year due to an expanded space. Arts … Continue reading Submission deadline: Arts of Pride

Join a live online conversation on the new censorship and what we can do about it. Organized in celebration of Constitution Day and the International Day of Peace. Presented by the Matsunaga Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution and the William S. Richardson School of Law with support from the Davis Democracy Initiative at Punahou … Continue reading Words Unbound: Challenging the New Censorship

Over the past three years, the “Queer to Stay” initiative has awarded funds to fifty LGBTQ+ businesses across the country. This year, the Human Rights Campaign and SHOWTIME® have increased their commitment to this program and will support at least an additional 25 small queer businesses. At a time when LGBTQ+ businesses are working hard … Continue reading Application deadline: August 31 | Queer to Stay: An LGBTQ+ Business Preservation Initiative

Talk story and learn about the history of Māhū at this online Māhū Love webinar with Vernon Viernes, MSW, TTA in celebration of Gay Uncle Day, Transgender Flag Day and HIV/AIDs Awareness Day.  Presented by Pouhana O Nā Wāhine, this webinar is open to all - wāhine, kāne, and māhū, but registration is required. Click here. … Continue reading Māhū Love Webinar

Civil Beat's Politics and Opinion Editor Chad Blair, sits down with Gov. Josh Green for an hourlong interview to reflect on how his first year as Governor has been going and what his future plans are for Hawaii. This event will be guided by questions pre-submitted from the audience. Send in your questions through this form or … Continue reading A Conversation with Gov. Josh Green