Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa: Malama LGBT

Thanks to Olelo Community Media, educational programs produced by Equality Hawaii Foundation and its allies about the LGBT experience in Hawaii.

JULY 2010 // MELE & MANA MASHINO

These young lovers met in intermediate school and now a newly wed. What is fascinating... they both met as girls (hence, 'beating the system with love).

June 2010 // Honolulu Pride Festival Foundation

The Honolulu Pride Festival Foundation is a non-profit organization serving Hawaii's gay and lesbian community. Meet the new board members of HPFF!

• Janel Dulan, President
• Gladys Hayes, 1st Vice President
• Arlei Patterson, 2nd Vice President
• Leonard Adams, Treasurer
• Joanne Gibault, Secretary

MAY 2010 // LOREEN NAKAMA

Loreen Nakama is the owner of Element Lounge in Honolulu. Nakama speaks of the importance of surrounding oneself with people who care for you and to blend with society -- this helps build the confidence needed when ready to 'come out'.

DECEMBER 2008 // GUY UNDERKOFFLER

Guy Underkoffler, VP of Aqua Hotels and Resorts shares the daily practices of Aqua hotel's diversified training and development, which has positioned Aqua as one of the most respected hospitality and service oriented niche power-hotel chains in Hawaii.