LGBTQ

President Donald Trump has singled out the transgender community, including in his address Tuesday to a joint session of Congress. Locally, a bill that would have expanded the protections afforded to gender-affirming care was deferred. The Conversation talked to Haylin Dennison, a mother of a transgender child, about her frustration toward lawmakers' decision.

Alok Vaid-Menon has performed in over 40 countries. But Tuesday marks the poet and comic's first show in Hawaiʻi. The Conversation talked to Vaid-Menon about their career and the importance of comedy in difficult times.

Roughly 200 people turned out at the state Capitol on Wednesday as part of a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump’s administration and, specifically, Project 2025’s controversial agenda.

One of the first actions President Donald Trump took after he was sworn in was to declare that the federal government will recognize only two sexes — male and female. That declaration comes during a week when a new hula performance premieres in Waikīkī about a longstanding part of Indigenous culture — Māhū.

Production started this month for a local film titled "Grace" — based on the true story of two women who fell in love in 1950s Oʻahu. The Conversation talked to director Jana Park and writer-actress Elizabeth Rian about the film.

Honolulu hosted its annual Pride Parade in Waikīkī over the weekend. This year’s event comes at a critical time as voters decide on a constitutional amendment for marriage equality in the state.

Hawaiʻi voters will have the chance to weigh in on two constitutional amendment questions in the November election. HPR's Ashley Mizuo breaks down the proposed changes so you can make an informed choice.

Thousands of people are expected to celebrate diversity and participate in the Honolulu Pride Parade and Festival this weekend. HPR talked with Zabrina Zablan-Duvauchelle, the Honolulu Pride chair, about what's in store and what the organization is still fighting for.

"Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" co-star Vincent Rodriguez III will perform a one-man cabaret show at the Hawaiʻi Theatre this Thursday. The Conversation spoke to him about his performance and the making of the TV rom-com.

The Lei Pua ʻAla Queer Histories Trail project aims to document and memorialize gender and sexual diversity across Hawaiʻi's multicultural landscape. HPR's Cassie Ordonio explains more about the sites.