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04/13/2026

Diversity is our greatest strength. 💫🌍

April is Diversity Month, a time to celebrate the different backgrounds, stories, and perspectives that make our communities stronger and more vibrant.

Support the people and businesses that uplift ALL voices. That’s how we keep moving forward… together. ❤️

04/13/2026

Here is the information for the Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission 2026 April Meeting:

Agenda: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19xLwcIh_Jcn0gsQBCEWnUipqhLj4RgDM/view?usp=sharing

Board Packet Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1R9ZRB0LajTSnxZwSh2pRLuGanwTjdTkG?usp=share_link

NOTE: Board Packet will be placed in here by April 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Date: April 13, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. (NOTICE THE NEW START TIME)

In-person meeting location:
1390 Miller Street 2nd Floor Conference Rooms 1 & 2
Honolulu, HI 96813

Virtual meeting link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92198507509?pwd=hieXyWvs3IPkxKPWliHOlqUKuG7jbm.1

Meeting ID: 921 9850 7509
Passcode: 509173

Dial in by phone
+1 669 444 9171 US

Written and oral testimony will be accepted. Written testimony must be received by April 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. to be added to the board packet. Written testimony received after that time will be distributed to the Commissioners at the meeting.

Written testimony may be submitted as follows:
By email: [email protected]
By postal mail: Hawai‘i State LGBTQ+ Commission
c/o The Department of Human Services
PO Box 339
Honolulu, Hawaii 96809-0339

Written testimony should include the words “Public Testimony” with the agenda item number and description in the subject line to aid the Commission in reviewing the testimony.

04/11/2026

Fur Real Best Friends 🐾

They don’t ghost you.
They don’t judge you.
They just show up… every single day.

Happy National Pet Day to the ones who love us at our worst and somehow still think we’re the best. 🐶🐱❤

04/11/2026

Pop icon Taylor Dayne is bringing the hits to the stage 🎤✨

From “Tell It To My Heart” to “Love Will Lead You Back,” get ready for a night of pure nostalgia and powerhouse vocals. Happening May 8th at the Hawaii Theatre—don’t wait, tickets are going fast!

🎟️ hawaiitheatre.com/taylordayne

04/11/2026

04/10/2026

Get informed. Get talking. Get tested. 🧠❤️

The CDC recommends HIV testing for everyone ages 13–64 as part of routine care.
Simple. Smart. Powerful.

Because taking care of yourself helps take care of our whole community.

Tag someone you’d go get tested with 👇

04/06/2026

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04/06/2026

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩵🩷

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04/06/2026

04/04/2026

Silence can be powerful. 🤫💙

On April 4, we recognize the Day of Silence — a movement highlighting the silencing of LGBTQ+ voices in schools.
Many stay silent today to represent those who don’t feel safe speaking up every day.

Break the silence. Be an ally. 🌈✨

04/02/2026

Head Coach Beeman bids aloha to Rainbow Wahine basketball

Covered in lei and emotion, surrounded by a rainbow-shaped group of coworkers, players and supporters, Laura Beeman said “aloha” and “mahalo.”

After a career spanning more than 30 years — the past 14 leading the University of Hawaii women’s basketball program — Beeman announced her retirement from coaching during a news conference in UH’s Gym II. – Sports | West Hawaii Today