Celebrate Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole and the 100th Anniversary of a key part of his legacy, the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1921. A prince of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi until it was overthrown by a coalition of American and European businessmen in 1893, Kūhiō later went on to become a representative in the Territory … Continue reading Through July 31: Hanohano Kūhiō Events & Activities

Activist Genealogy: Visions and Enactments of Solidarity Across Black and Kanaka Maoli Movements—ʻIlima Long, Facilitator (Virtual Event) “When we do the work of justice together, when we answer one another’s call to join our several separate struggles, we learn justice from one another and we learn that those struggles are one. We discover that we … Continue reading Try Think: Hulihia

Art inspires people to connect, explore new ideas, and address pressing social issues. With the recent rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, many have turned to creative outlets, such as art, to express their reaction in a safe manner. Join Hawai`i Contemporary as Taiji Terasaki, a Japanese-American artist based on Honolulu; Isabella Ellaheh Hughes, board chair of Hawai‘i Contemporary and … Continue reading Hawai`i Contemporary: Using Art to Explore Social (in)Justice

Hawaii Business Magazine says, "Volunteering on Government Boards yields emotional, intellectual and professional rewards. Volunteer to serve on a government board or commission and you will have a say in decisions involving land use, affordable housing, taxes or other important issues. In 2021, about 395 seats will need to be filled on state boards alone; … Continue reading Volunteer on a Government Board or Commission

Join Civil Beat IDEAS editor, Julia Steele, for a discussion about local tourism with HTA president John De Fries, Kauai mayor Derek Kawakami, UH Public Policy Center director Colin Moore and former Sierra Club Hawaii director David Kimo Frankel. For those unable to attend live, this event will be recorded and sent to everyone who registers. Click here.

There are 800,000 people with disabilities who are waiting — often for years — to receive care at home. Many more are going into institutions against their wishes. Learn about the Better Care Better Jobs Act and how it would transform Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). This proposed $400 billion in funding will increase … Continue reading The Better Care Better Jobs Act and the Disability Community

Maui Equality Coalition is participating with PFLAG National as the new PFLAG chapter on Maui is being created, and they're presenting a series of online events from June 19 - July 24, 2021. The series will include a screening of A Place in the Middle and Kapaemahu following by a conversation with Kumu Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, … Continue reading Maui Equality Coalition / PFLAG LGBTQ+ Hawaii Series

Join Civil Beat's education reporter, Suevon Lee, for a discussion with Catherine Payne, Hawaii Board of Education Chair; Derek Minakami, Kaneohe Elementary School Principal and Dr. Stacey Bobo, Hawaii Technology Academy Executive Director. The conversation will cover: How are schools planning to bring students back? What kind of structural changes will there be? Will there be any distance-learning options? If you have questions … Continue reading Back To The Classroom: Looking Ahead To The New School Year

The 8th Annual Leadership Conference is Hawaii's largest professional development conference. Featured sessions will include: • How to Apply an Equity Lens to Your Initiatives • Indigenous Wisdom • How to Resolve Conflicts at Work • Shaping Our Future • Fostering Teamwork Across Distributed Teams • Strategies to Fight Burnout • Improve Your Workplace Communication … Continue reading July 21 – 22: Hawaii Business Leadership Conference

The June 17 Rainbow Town Hall --  an important discussion about the history and future of HIV/AIDS in Hawaii -- is now online.  Physicians, health care workers and community activists explore what HIV/AIDS has taught us over the years about addressing social and economic inequali ties, and creating effective responses to ongoing and future health … Continue reading Now online: Rainbow Town Hall | History and Future of HIV/AIDS in Hawaii