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Call for artist proposals for Hui Mo‘olelo Lei Pua ʻAla; Deadline is March 31, 2025
Maui Public Art Corps announced a call for artist proposals for the Hui Mo‘olelo: Lei Pua ʻAla project. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2025.
Hawai‘i Department of Health reinforces commitment to transgender rights
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has released the “Statement on Transgender Rights and Public Health” to address discrimination and health disparities.
Lahaina film “My Partner” Wins Awards, Screens Across Hawaiʻi and Globe
“My Partner” was shot in Lahaina and is believed to be the last production to showcase Lahaina before the destructive Aug. 8, 2023 fire.
Hirono reintroduces bill to strengthen access to sexual health resources, education
US Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Cory Booker have reintroduced the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act, aiming to improve access to sex education and sexual health services for young adults.
Māhū Magic celebrates diversity at Native Hawaiian convention
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is hosting Māhū Magic, a professional drag show, during its Inaugural Western Regional Native Hawaiian Convention in Las Vegas.
Mayor Issues Proclamation for National Coming Out Day
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino proclaimed Oct. 11, 2021 National Coming Out Day in the County of Maui. The proclamation raises awareness of the LGBTQ+ community and coincides with the annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender History Month.
June is “Aloha Pride Month” in the County of Maui
The County Building was lit in rainbow colors on Friday night and the rainbow flag will fly in front of the Kalana o Maui building throughout the month of June in celebration of Aloha Pride Month in the County of Maui, serving as a reminder “to extend aloha to all.”
HSTA Seeks Nominees for Pono Award, Celebrating an Educator’s Work in Social Justice
The Pono Award recognizes an exceptional HSTA member who demonstrates the ability to lead, organize and engage educators, parents, and the community to advocate on social justice issues that impact the lives of students, fellow educators and the communities they serve.
Hawai‘i AG Opposed to Rule Restricting Asylum Access
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a multistate coalition, led by California and Massachusetts, in opposition to the Trump Administration’s rule limiting access to the asylum process.
