Events

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

🗓️ HAWAʻI ISLAND WIDE TOUR SCHEDULE (All screenings start at 2:00 PM): Līhuʻe: Saturday, September 12 Hilo: Sunday, September 13 Wailuku: Saturday, September 19 Honolulu: Sunday, September 20 🎟️ REGISTRATION DETAILS:Admission is completely free, and a community lunch will be provided! Register Online: bit.ly/OUTOFSTATE

EVENT DETAILS The Constitution During Uncertain Times Wednesday, September 16, 2026 5:00–8:00 PM Ali'iōlani Hall (417 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813) Registration: https://www.jhchawaii.org/programs/ As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its Constitution, please join us for a thoughtful and timely presentation followed by a panel discussion regarding the importance of Constitutions, with a focus on Due Process and the Rule of Law, and historical case studies from at home and abroad where they have been undermined or eliminated. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and visit the “Relics of War: Justice, Culture, and Community in Times of Conflict” and “Martial Law in Hawaiʻi” exhibit displays in the King Kamehameha V, Judiciary History Center.

EVENT DETAILS Hawaiʻi Immigration & Inclusion Conference Wednesday, September 30, 2026 9:00 AM –3:00 PM East-West Center John A. Burns Hall (1601 East-West Road Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96848) Registration: https://www.thehiic.org/registration A room for everyone working toward belonging. The Hawaiʻi Immigration and Inclusion Conference convenes leaders, advocates, policymakers, educators, employers, and community members to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s commitment to immigrant inclusion, equity, and belonging. Through plenary conversations, workshops, and networking opportunities, participants explore policies, programs, and community-driven solutions that support immigrant families, workers, youth, and multilingual communities across the state. The conference will be held at the East-West Center (John A. Burns Hall) in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.