The Hanapēpē Massacre & Pablo Manlapit: the slow, grinding wheels of sugar and justice

September 10, 2026
6:00pm - 7:30pm (HST)

In-Person

Kauaʻi Philippine Cultural Center, 4475 Nuhou St., Lihue

Kaua‘i News Hanapēpē Massacre Cove

Summary


The Hanapēpē Massacre & Pablo Manlapit: the slow, grinding wheels of sugar and justice is an upcoming educational community event presented by the Kauaʻi Philippine Cultural Center, the Hawaii Filipino Lawyers Association, and the ACLU Hawaiʻi.

Event Details

    • Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
    • Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
    • Location: Kauaʻi Philippine Cultural Center, 4475 Nuhou St., Lihue


Topic Description
Often overlooked for his contributions to the Filipino Labor Movement in Hawaiʻi and California, Pablo Manlapit was convicted and exiled as a condition of his parole. Come listen and learn about how the strikes he organized, the killings at Hanapēpē, and the effort underway to right the record.

Contact Information

    • Phone: (808) 431-4120
    • Website: https://kauaiphilippineculturalcenter.org

HANAPEPE EVENT