COLAGE Oʻahu

Campaign Ad With A Gay Politician And His Child

2011-10-03T20:06:00.004-10:00

COLAGE does NOT endorse political candidates. This item is posted for your information only:
In deference to the Fairness Doctrine please go here to learn more about politicians, pastors, and lobbyists who are anti-homosexual.

{COLAGE O'ahu} Meet after the Pride Parade this Saturday, 6/4

2011-05-31T12:06:00.000-10:00

NOTE!!! We will not gather this Sunday as usual. Instead, Paul Gracie (728-3140) and his family are hosting our families at a picnic immediately AFTER the Parade. Look for the COLAGE O'ahu banner adjacent to the Equality Hawaii booth. If you get lost, call Paul at 728-3140 and look for the Equality hawaii booth for directions. I am not sure If I will be able to attend, as I am recovering from a knee injury and complications.

As for the Parade itself, go to http://honoluluprideparade.org for details. Meet at Magic Island--Kapiolani Park and look for the PFLAG O'ahu trolley. Try to get there well before the 10 AM starting time. The COLAGE O'ahu banner will be there and you are welcome to walk with the banner and use the trolley as base for your kids and picnic stuff.

-tom aitken

SA Civil Unions: The road ahead 3-6-11

2011-03-16T10:11:00.001-10:00

Sunday March 6, 2011 Front Page of Star Advertiser featured a family that represents what we have been working for over 2 decades. If you missed the wonderful story, here it is for you.

http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorials/20110306_Couple_fights_for_rights_in_public_but_lives_an_ordinary_private_life.html

[submitted by Carolyn Golojuch]

Zach Wahls Speaks About Family

2011-02-04T19:22:00.000-10:00

LGBT parent's playdate on SATURDAY at 12 noon

2010-07-07T22:35:00.001-10:00

Hi Folks,

I thought it would be appropriate for us LGBT parents to join the potluck picnic that the coalition of LGBT groups is sponsoring (see below for details). This will be on this coming Saturday and in place of our usual first Sunday gathering.

Look for us under (or next to) our big yellow beach umbrella with rainbow polka dots.

Plase remember to bring your swimming equipment and sunblock.

Aloha,

Paul

cell: 728-3140

Paul Gracie | Equality Hawaii

Outgoing Co-Chair | POB 11444 Honolulu, HI 96828

paul@equalityhawaii.org | www.equalityhawaii.org

From: Michael Golojuch Jr <mgolojuch@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, July 07, 2010 6:29 pm

Aloha everyone,

Well I want to thank you all for everything not just for yesterday but through this entire process.

We live to fight another day!

Now on to the Saturday's potluck -

Here is what was posted on Facebook, please let me know of which other groups that want to sign on as co-sponsors, as well as what you will be bringing.

PFLAG – Oahu is bring a pop-up tent, 2 tables and some chairs plus some food items just not sure yet.

Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010

Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: Ala Moana Beach Park - Picnic Area 3

Street: Ala Moana Blvd and Ala Moana Park Drive

City/Town: Honolulu, HI

We have all worked on this together and now is the time for us to come together and talk, share our stories and look toward the future!

They want us to go away and WE WILL NOT - We live to fight another day!

But this afternoon let us all come together as one community!

This is going to be a potluck - so when you RSVP please let us know what you are planning on bringing to share.

We would love to see you all!

We have Picnic area #3 reserved - it is located Diamond Head side of Ala Moana beach park - look for the rainbow flags.

Feel free to bring your friends and family!

Mahalo for your support!

This event is co-sponsored by:

PFLAG-Oahu
Pride Alliance Hawai'i
Equality Hawai'i
GLBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawai'i
Honolulu LGBT Pride Committee
HRC
COLAGE

Mahalo and look forward to seeing you all on Saturday,

Michael J. Golojuch, Jr.

All You Need is LOVE to Support Equality and Justice for ALL.

When you fail to support equality and justice for ALL, you have failed as a person.

January 29, 2010 the Attempted Murder of Democracy here in Hawaii and then on
April 29, 2010 Democracy was Revived!

Kailua's Independence Day Parade Staging Info 7/5/2010

2010-06-30T23:12:00.000-10:00

[COLAGE Families are invited to walk with PFLAG O'ahu!]

Aloha all,

Here is the info for the Kailua Independence Day Parade. Map and vital info are HERE!

Our exact line-up location is Uilama St. (See map in the attached pdf file) PFLAG is Unit #32 out of 103 units. Carlisle for Mayor is in front of us and the Knights of Columbus are right behind us.

The parade route (Kainalu Dr.) will be shut down at 9:00 AM and we need everyone in place by 9:30 AM.

There is limited parking available at Kailua Intermediate School (end of the parade) and along the side streets. There will be a shuttle running from 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM but NO PETS are allowed on the shuttle. (See the rules in the pdf file for more info) There will be NO SHUTTLE service after the parade.

The parade starts at 10 AM.

We will have water.

Human Rights Campaign and Pride Alliance Hawaii will be bringing candy but feel free to bring more - everyone loves candy! This will be our 10th Year marching in the parade and we very rarely reach the end of the parade with candy for the kids and big kids. Yes there is a lot of eye candy along the parade route for everyone.

Do not forget sunscreen because this parade does get hot and sunny.

Since we are so close to the front of the parade you can march with all of us then at the last intersection (Kuulei Road) peel off and go back and walk with your favorite candidate. They will ALL be there.

Please forward or repost this information. Remember, the staging map and vital info are HERE!

Mahalo!

Michael J. Golojuch, Jr.

All You Need is LOVE to Support Equality and Justice for ALL.

When you fail to support equality and justice for ALL, you have failed as a person.

January 29, 2010 the Attempted Murder of Democracy here in Hawaii and then on
April 29, 2010 Democracy was Revived!

Aloha Kailua Independence Parade 7/5/2010

2010-06-28T18:31:00.001-10:00

PFLAG-Oahu joins the
Kailua Independence Day Parade
July 5th - Monday
9:30am to noon
Staging area TBA Wednesday at Midnight

This is our 10th year marching in this fun loving parade. As we are on the cusp of the passage of HB444, it's a great time to show the world that we believe firmly in Liberty and Freedom for all.

-CG

It is Official - Time to Kick up into HIGH Gear!

2010-06-22T06:59:00.002-10:00

Tuesday June 22nd, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Bulletin from the cause: Support Civil Unions to become LAW in Hawaii

Go to Cause

Posted By: Michael Golojuch Jr

To: Members in Support Civil Unions to become LAW in Hawaii

It is Official - Time to Kick up into HIGH Gear!

Aloha all,

Well Gov. Lingle placed HB 444 on the POTENTIAL veto list today.

Yes we did expect this, so it was not a total shock all this does is it gives us another 14 days to reach Gov. Lingle and ask her to sign HB 444 into law. So to that end....

Every 4 days until July 4th we will be sending you a list of 4 different things you can do to help ensure that HB 444 becomes law. It is part of the 4-4-4 (4 Things U Can Do 4 Equality by July 4th) project. We are not expecting everyone to do everything on the list but we know people want things that they can do to help get HB 444 signed into law – so here is the first set of 4 –

1. Come to the Sign Waving at the Hawaii State Capitol - Tuesday June 22, 2010 - from 4 PM – 6 PM - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138186516191763&ref=mf

2. Write a Letter to the Editor of your daily or weekly paper(s) why you want HB 444 to be signed into law. Remember the shorter the better - here are where to send in your letters
Star-Advertiser - letters@staradvertiser.com
Garden Isle News - http://thegardenisland.com/shared-content/perform/?domain_name=thegardenisland.com&form_template=letters
Maui News - letters@mauinews.com
Hawaii Tribune Herald - letters@hawaiitribune-herald.com
West Hawaii Today - http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/contact_us/letters/
Honolulu Weekly - editorial@honoluluweekly.com

3. Get 3 people new people to call Gov Lingle at (808) 586-0034, 586-0222 or 0221 and ask her to sign HB 444 into law.

4. Sign the petition on Facebook and get one other person to sign it - http://apps.facebook.com/causes/petitions/376?m=0e2b1bf4#sign

We will have some more things for you to do towards the end of the week!

Let us know if you have a creative way to get the word out about Civil Unions bill!

Mahalo for your support!

Michael Golojuch, Jr.

Call to Action

Petition: ENACT CIVIL UNIONS IN HAWAII

Sign Petition

Alert: Signwave for HB444 Tuesday, 4-6

2010-06-22T06:57:00.001-10:00

It is official - HB 444 is on the potential Veto List.

So we are asking everyone to come down to the Capitol tomorrow (Tuesday June 22nd), 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Capitol, to ask Gov. Lingle to NOT veto HB 444 and sign it into law.

This is a joint event co-sponsored by-
PFLAG-Oahu,
Equality Hawai'i,
Pride Alliance Hawai'i,
GLBT Caucus,
ACLU-Hawai'i,
Citizens For Equal Rights,
Honolulu LGBT Pride Committee and others...

Invite your friends and please come out even if it is only for part of the time!

Another PRIDE Parade Party- 2010!

2010-06-05T17:01:00.004-10:00

Thanks, Bob! WeHoGuy.com - WaikikiGuy.com

More pictures & video!

Last Update - Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration - June 5th

2010-06-04T09:53:00.001-10:00

Aloha!

We are now a couple of days away from the 20th Anniversary of the Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration!

There has been a little change and that is we are starting the Parade from the Ala Wai Yacht Brokerage that is located at 1651 Ala Moana Blvd and we have included a map to help you locate it. It is right next the to the Hawaii Prince.

The only draw back from this change is that there is NO PARKING at this location. Only Parade vehicles will be allowed in. So you will need to either park at Magic Island and walk over or the better option is for drivers to drop off your passengers at the Ala Wai Yacht Brokerage and then park your car at Kapiolani Park and ride the PFLAG Trolley back to the Start of the Parade. The Trolley will leave Kapiolani Park right at 8:30 AM.

It is not too late to register your group or business to be in the Parade.

If you ride a motorcycle, crotchrocket or how ever you want to call it Dykes-on-bikes kick off the parade as they have for the previous 19 years.

We also have a Couples Unit being lead by one of our Couples Grand Marshal Kimi & Diane Racine.

Remember if you are an individual or just a group of friends there is no cost to walk in the parade, just like the Dykes-on-Bikes or couples units and you do not need to register. Just show-up and you are in!

Here is the TIMELINE for the Parade and Celebration on June 5th:

7:00 AM – Unit Check-in begins at the Ala Wai Yacht Brokerage

8:30 AM – Trolley leaves Kapiolani Park for the Start of the Parade

9:30 AM – All vehicles need to be in place

9:45 AM – Unit Check-in closes

10:00 AM – The 20th Anniversary Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade begins

11:30 AM – Honolulu LGBT Pride Celebration officially starts in Kapiolani Park around the Bandstand

We will have great entertainment, speakers, LGBT groups, food vendors, crafters and of course the Keiki Area!

6:00 PM – The 2010 Honolulu LGBT Pride Celebration ends

Then the party continues with the three different Official After-Parties 9 PM – 2 AM

in Waikiki – Tapa's Lanai Bar 407 Seaside Ave 2nd Floor – www.trystwaikiki.com/
in Chinatown – Downetowne @ Bar 35 - 35 North Hotel Street - www.downetowne.com
in Kapolei – Chemisstry @ T-Spot 590 Farrington Hwy - www.facebook.com/chemisstry

We do want you to know that we could not have gotten this far without your support!

So save your energy because Saturday June 5th is going to be a fun PRIDE filled day.

Have a GREAT Ha'aheo Month!

Michael Golojuch, Jr.
For the 2010 Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration Committee

STATEWIDE LGBT Pride Events!

Maui Pride Weekend
June 4 – 6th - www.mauigayinfo.com/

20th Annual Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration
June 5th – www.honoluluprideparade.org

Official after LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration Parties – 9 PM – 2 AM
in Waikiki – Tapa's Lanai Bar 407 Seaside Ave 2nd Floor – www.trystwaikiki.com/
in Chinatown – Downetowne @ Bar 35 - 35 North Hotel Street - www.downetowne.com
in Kapolei – Chemisstry @ T-Spot 590 Farrington Hwy - www.facebook.com/chemisstry

Kauai Gay Pride Picnic
June 12th - www.gayonkauai.com

The Aloha Bears Pride Cruise
June 13th – www.thealohabears.com

25th Annual Mr, Miss, Ms Gay Pride Contest Winners Announced
June 17th

Ohana BBQ
June 18th – www.honolulupff.org

Gay Pride Festival
June 19th – www.honolulupff.org

Hawaii Island Pride
June 25th – 27th – www.hawaiiislandpride.com

Anuenue Freedom Festival – Big Island
June 29th-July 11th – www.kalani.com/workshops/2010/anuenue-freedom-festival

(If you would like you event listed please e-mail us)

--
Please contacted Gov. Lingle to ask her to sign HB 444 (Civil Unions) into law - here is a quick way you can make a difference: http://eqfed.org/campaign/governor_sign

Justice Means Equality - Ha'aheo! - Celebrating 20 Years of Ha'aheo here on Oahu!

2010 Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade is being coordinated by The 2010 Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration Committee

Mahalo to our sponsors:
Harvey Milk Level - Equality Hawai'i (www.equalityhawaii.org)& PFLAG - Oahu (www.pflagoahu.org)
Martin Rice Level - Chemisstry, Dignity Honolulu, eXpression! and Odyssey

Get YOUR official Honolulu LGBT Pride Gear here - http://www.cafepress.com/HnlPrideParade

PFLAG - Oahu is the fiscal sponsor - www.pflagoahu.org

Follow us on-line at http://www.honoluluprideparade.org or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/honolululgbtprideparade

If you would like to be put on our e-list please send us an e-mail at honoluluprideparade@gmail.com with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line. Then include all the contact information you wish to share with us. We do not sell or lend our e-mail list to any group or individual.

NEW START LOCATION - Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade June 5th!

2010-06-02T18:15:00.002-10:00

Aloha,

We had to move the START of the parade to the Ala Wai Yacht Brokerage located at 1651 Ala Moana (see attached map).

Please tell all of your participants and your friends neighbors and co-workers ;-)

The route remains the same as does the start time.

Mahalo for your support.

Michael Golojuch, Jr.
Coordinator for the Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration

Justice Means Equality - Ha'aheo!

The 20th Annual Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade

Unit check begins at 7:00 AM at Ala Wai Yacht Brokerage 1651 Ala Moana BLVD (SEE Map it is a block from the original start location)

There is NO Parking at this location only vehicles in the parade will be allowed to enter the Staging Area. So you need to either park at Magic Island or better yet drop off your riders and park at Kapiolani Park and then the driver can ride the PFLAG trolley to the start of the parade. Trolley leaves Kapiolani Park at 8:30 AM - SHARP.

Everyone needs to be in place by 9:30 AM.

Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade starts at 10 AM sharp

The parade route follows Ala Moana Blvd to Kalakaua Ave. and ends at Kapiolani Park.

Go to http://www.honoluluprideparade.org/ for applications for the Parade and the Celebration!

All money collected from parade fees are used for the support and promotion of the 2010 Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade.

Remember that the Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade will start promptly at 10 AM from Magic Island on June 5th.

We can not do this alone so we are looking for volunteers to help with the parade:

With the change in location we need two or more people to stand at the entrance of Magic Island with Pride Flags directing people to the new starting location.

People for the Color Guard – Ideally LGBT military affiliated (either retired or ex-military – it is beyond time to repeal DADT!)
Banner holders (Parade & organizational Grand Marshal banner)
Parade Monitors

--
Please contacted Gov. Lingle to ask her to sign HB 444 (Civil Unions) into law - here is a quick way you can make a difference: http://eqfed.org/campaign/governor_sign

Justice Means Equality - Ha'aheo! - Celebrating 20 Years of Ha'aheo here on Oahu!

2010 Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade is being coordinated by The 2010 Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration Committee

Mahalo to our sponsors:
Harvey Milk Level - Equality Hawai'i (www.equalityhawaii.org)& PFLAG - Oahu (www.pflagoahu.org)
Martin Rice Level - Chemisstry, Dignity Honolulu, eXpression! and Odyssey

Get YOUR official Honolulu LGBT Pride Gear here - http://www.cafepress.com/HnlPrideParade

PFLAG - Oahu is the fiscal sponsor - www.pflagoahu.org

Follow us on-line at http://www.honoluluprideparade.org or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/honolululgbtprideparade

If you would like to be put on our e-list please send us an e-mail at honoluluprideparade@gmail.com with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line. Then include all the contact information you wish to share with us. We do not sell or lend our e-mail list to any group or individual.

Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade & Celebration on June 5th - UPDATE

2010-06-01T20:25:00.001-10:00

Aloha!

With less than a week until the 20^th Annual Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade on June 5th and we just wanted to let you know about a couple of things that have come together over the past week.

But first we want to thank the Honolulu Gay & Lesbian Cultural Foundation for putting on a GREAT Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival this weekend. We hope that you had time to catch at least one if not all of the films.

So back to the announcements – it was confirmed this week that the Democratic Party of Hawai'i will be joining us this year. Yes in the years since the creation of the GLBT Caucus the Democratic Party has marched under the GLBT Caucus banner but this year the Party is going to have its own contingent in the Parade. Yes the Pride Parade is for the LGBT community but we could have gotten to where we are today with out our allies, so this is a GREAT addition to the Parade. Every day the list of participants grows!

The Celebration following the Parade in Kapiolani has over 40 different vendors with everything from LGBT groups to local crafters to great Food Vendors and of course the Keiki area! Our entertainment line-up is being finalized as we speak and we are working to accommodate all the great talent and speakers that are clamoring to be a part of History!

So here is the time line for Saturday June 5^th –

Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade:

7:00 a.m. - Unit check-in begins at Magic Island

8:30 a.m. – PFLAG-Oahu trolley leaves Kapiolani Park to take participants and volunteers to Magic Island

9:30 a.m. – All vehicles need to be in place

9:45 a.m. – Unit check-in closes

10:00 a.m. – The 20^th Annual Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade begins!

Celebration:

6:30 a.m. – Vendor check-in begins

8:30 a.m. – PFLAG-Oahu trolley leaves Kapiolani Park to take participants and volunteers to Magic Island

11:00 a.m. – Music starts at the Kapiolani Bandstand

12:00 p.m.. – The official start of the Celebration!

We will have great performances with speeches from our Grand Marshals and local politicians – including but not limited to Neil Abercrombie and Senate Majority Leader Gary Hooser.

6:00 p.m. – The official close of the Honolulu LGBT Pride Celebration – but the fun does not end there!

Official Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration After Parties – 9 PM – 2 AM

in Waikiki – Tapa's Lanai Bar 407 Seaside Ave 2^nd Floor – www.trystwaikiki.com/

in Chinatown – Downetowne @ Bar 35 - 35 North Hotel Street - www.downetowne.com

in Kapolei – Chemisstry @ T-Spot 590 Farrington Hwy - www.facebook.com/chemisstry

It is going to be a fun-filled and busy day so we hope that you will save your energy this week for this continuation of the Honolulu LGBT Pride MONTH!

Mahalo and see you at the Parade!

Michael Golojuch, Jr.
On behalf of the Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade Committee

STATEWIDE LGBT Pride Events!

Maui Pride Weekend
June 4 – 6^th - www.mauigayinfo.com/

20th Annual Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration
June 5th – www.honoluluprideparade.org

Official after LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration Parties – 9 PM – 2 AM

in Waikiki – Tapa's Lanai Bar 407 Seaside Ave 2^nd Floor – www.trystwaikiki.com/

in Chinatown – Downetowne @ Bar 35 - 35 North Hotel Street - www.downetowne.com

in Kapolei – Chemisstry @ T-Spot 590 Farrington Hwy - www.facebook.com/chemisstry

Kauai Gay Pride Picnic

June 12^th - www.gayonkauai.com

The Aloha Bears Pride Cruise

June 13th – www.thealohabears.com

25th Annual Mr, Miss, Ms Gay Pride Contest Winners Announced
June 17th

Ohana BBQ

June 18th – www.honolulupff.org

Gay Pride Festival
June 19th – www.honolulupff.org

Hawaii Island Pride

June 25^th– 27^th – www.hawaiiislandpride.com

Ānuenue Freedom Festival – Big Island

June 29^th-July 11^th – www.kalani.com/workshops/2010/anuenue-freedom-festival

(If you would like you event listed please e-mail us)

--
Please contacted Gov. Lingle to ask her to sign HB 444 (Civil Unions) into law - here is a quick way you can make a difference: http://eqfed.org/campaign/governor_sign

Justice Means Equality - Ha'aheo! - Celebrating 20 Years of Ha'aheo here on Oahu!

2010 Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade is being coordinated by The 2010 Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration Committee

Mahalo to our sponsors:
Harvey Milk Level - Equality Hawai'i (www.equalityhawaii.org) & PFLAG - Oahu (www.pflagoahu.org)
Martin Rice Level - Chemisstry, Dignity Honolulu, eXpression! and Odyssey

Get YOUR official Honolulu LGBT Pride Gear here - http://www.cafepress.com/HnlPrideParade

PFLAG - Oahu is the fiscal sponsor - www.pflagoahu.org

Follow us on-line at http://www.honoluluprideparade.org or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/honolululgbtprideparade

If you received this e-mail as a forward and would like to be put on our e-list please send us an e-mail at honoluluprideparade@gmail.com with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line. Then include all the contact information you wish to share with us. We do not sell or lend our e-mail list to any group or individual.

Update: 2010 Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration

2010-05-16T12:26:00.002-10:00

[Note: COLAGE O'ahu is a paid Parade entrant, so we are inviting all families & supporters to walk with our banner and then join us for the Celebration in Kapiolani Park at the end. -tom]

Aloha Ohana,

We are three weeks away from the 20^th Annual Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration (June 5^th). This promises to be the most dynamic and exciting Pride experience in Honolulu's history.

Things are coming along smoothly and we are getting more excited as each day passes. I know that we are not the only one's that are excited as we already received our Proclamation from the City and County of Honolulu declaring June 5^th as "Justice Means Equality – Ha'aheo" Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade Day. We hope that you are just excited about this year's activities! (See community listing below)

We do have a lot to Celebrate! this year so we hope that you will join us for a fun filled day!

The Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade will start promptly at 10 AM from Magic Island on June 5th.

We can not do this alone so we are looking for volunteers to help with the parade:

5 – People for the Color Guard – Ideally LGBT military affiliated (either retired or ex-military – it is beyond time to repeal DADT!)
4 – Banner holders (Parade & organizational Grand Marshal banner)
6 – Parade Monitors

If you would like to help out, please let us know which position you are most interested in.

Remember we have space for everyone that wants to be in your Parade. We are including the Parade application in this e-mail, please fill it out and mail, e-mail or fax it back to us.

Yes the "Dykes on Bikes" will kick off the parade as they have for the last 19 years. This year we are also inviting everyone that rides a motorcycle to join them!

We are also putting together a couples/family marching unit. So we are calling all couples and families to march with our couple Grand Marshal. And yes we will be announcing all the 2010 Grand Marshals shortly.

Following the Parade we will have the FREE Celebration in Kapiolani Park.

At the celebration we will have local LGBT Groups, Allies, Food Vendors, Keiki Area (yes we will have bouncy houses), Crafters, and great Live Entertainment! For a complete listing check us out on Facebook or our website www.honoluluprideparade.org

Booths at the Celebration start at only $25.00 for non-profits and social groups! This just in - we are offering the $45 booths to local (Made in Hawaii) businesses as part of our support local business initiative.

We are asking for your help by forwarding this message to your list ;-)

Mahalo for your support and please do not hesitate in contacting us with any questions or concerns!

Michael Golojuch, Jr.
Coordinator of the 2010 Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration

Month of Pride Events

21st Annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival
May 27 to May 30 – www.hglcf.org

20th Annual Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration
June 5th – www.honoluluprideparade.org

The Aloha Bears Pride Cruise
June 13th - www.thealohabears.com

25th Annual Mr, Miss, Ms Gay Pride Contest Winners Announced
June 17th

Ohana BBQ
June 18th – www.honolulupff.org

Gay Pride Festival
June 19th - www.honolulupff.org

(If you would like your group's activities included please e-mail us)

--
Please contacted Gov. Lingle to ask her to sign HB 444 (Civil Unions) into law - here is a quick way you can make a difference: http://eqfed.org/campaign/governor_sign

Justice Means Equality - Ha'aheo! - Celebrating 20 Years of Ha'aheo here on Oahu!

2010 Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade is being coordinated by The 2010 Honolulu LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration Committee

Mahalo to our sponsors:
Harvey Milk Level - Equality Hawai'i (www.equalityhawaii.org)& PFLAG - Oahu (www.pflagoahu.org)
Martin Rice Level - Chemisstry, Dignity Honolulu, eXpression! and Odyssey

Get YOUR official Honolulu LGBT Pride Gear here - http://www.cafepress.com/HnlPrideParade

PFLAG - Oahu is the fiscal sponsor - www.pflagoahu.org

Follow us on-line at http://www.honoluluprideparade.org or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/honolululgbtprideparade

If you received this e-mail as a forward and would like to be put on our e-list please send us an e-mail at honoluluprideparade@gmail.com with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line. Then include all the contact information you wish to share with us. We do not sell or lend our e-mail list to any group or individual.

Do You Know What Marriage Is?

2009-11-12T01:35:00.002-10:00

Thanks Boing Boing!

FAMILY DAY, 2009: A PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

2009-11-03T11:52:00.003-10:00

"Our family provides one of the strongest influences on our lives. American families from every walk of life have taught us time and again that children raised in loving, caring homes have the ability to reject negative behaviors and reach their highest potential. Whether children are raised by two parents, a single parent, grandparents, a same-sex couple, or a guardian, families encourage us to do our best and enable us to accomplish great things. Today, our children are confronting issues of drug and alcohol use with astonishing regularity. On Family Day, we honor the dedication of parents, commend the achievements of their children, and celebrate the contributions our Nation's families have made to combat substance abuse among young people.
link

my dads' wedding

2009-10-07T22:17:00.001-10:00

Ask a Gay Family

2009-09-10T10:33:00.001-10:00

Check their YouTube site: http://www.youtube.com/depfox?tr=y&auid=5289320

Gay Dads Needed for Upcoming Study

2009-09-02T09:06:00.001-10:00

Gay dads are needed for participation in the Gay Male Parenting Arrangement Study, an anonymous online questionnaire by Dwight Panozzo, a PhD candidate from New York University and a gay dad. The questionnaire focuses on your lives before and after the arrival of your first child, how you arrange parenting responsibilities, and the impact of those arrangements.

For more information please click on the following link: http://homepages.nyu.edu/~ddp216.

Thanks for your assistance.

Move this Sunday to Monday

2009-09-01T21:13:00.001-10:00

The first Sunday in September falls smack dab in the middle of the Labor Day weekend, so instead of Sunday we will be meeting on MONDAY, from 2 to 4 PM. This play date will be a special opportunity for our LGBT parents because, for the first time, we will be joined by four board members of the Family Equality Coalition Hawaii: Tambry Young, Suzanne King, Ken Plonsky and Paul Gracie.

The coalition has several very promising projects in the works for this fall, leading up to the next legislative session, so this is a great chance for busy parents to get the inside scoop while our children play.

Please pass the news of this special opportunity onto some of the other LGBT parents that you know and as always, don't hesitate to call Paul [728-3140] for location and questions.

Honolulu Pride Parade 2009 Video

2009-06-10T23:03:00.002-10:00

Thanks don808hawaii!

Justice and Equality Day Resolution 2009

2009-06-01T23:10:00.006-10:00

The Hawaiʻi State Legislature commends and congratulates COLAGE Oʻahu for participating in the 2009 Justice and Eqality Day event at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol:

OOKA/COLAGE O'ahu - Reminder! PRIDE Parade this Saturday May 30

2009-05-27T22:32:00.000-10:00

Remember the parade this Saturday. We roll at 9:00a so it would be a good idea to get there by 8:30 to find parking and situate yourselves with a group you like (COLAGE O'ahu and OOKA welcome you to join us). Our family will be walking the entire route this year.

NOTE: Please join the community for a picnic and brief program at the end of the parade at Kapiolani Park. Bring your lunches and work out your parking accordingly.

-tom

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Pride Parade May 30 -- Roll at 9!

2009-05-11T20:56:00.009-10:00

It's not to early to plan for Saturday the 30th of this month--May! It's the annual Gay Pride Parade. Meet us before 8:45 AM at the PFLAG trolley because we roll out at 9 AM. COLAGE O'ahu & OOKA families, please RSVP if you wish to ride the trolley. We will have the COLAGE O'ahu banner and plan a good time for all.
[link]

PRIDE Parade May 30

2009-05-04T20:59:00.005-10:00

Please save Saturday, May 30, and plan to attend the Honolulu PRIDE Parade this year to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex folks, including those questioning their sexuality/identity and those who are family, friends, and straight supporters. As usual, COLAGE O'ahu will have a banner for those who want to walk, and PFLAG O'ahu has funded a trolley (rsvp, please) for those who must decline the rigor. Friends and family welcome!

Meet at the parking lot at Magic Island in Ala Moana Park by 9:00 am. Check out the Parade website for updates and registration forms if you would like your group, employer, church, etc., to march en masse.

[http://honoluluprideparade.blogspot.com/]

A story from a 10 yr. old angel

2009-03-08T20:01:00.003-10:00

It is time to raise awareness in what we truly deserve; to be treated equal and not to be afraid to voice our concerns.

I went to the Candlelight Vigil last night (3-7-09) and was touched by the many who showed up.

My 10 yr. old son said, “Dad, I am so happy that people came out to support you ‘cause I know that one day you and James will be married legally. I love you both no matter what.”

How touching that this came out of the mouth of a child who stood in the rain side by side with his two dads and who is totally supportive of equal rights.

My son doesn’t understand it all but I hope that one day when he makes an equal rights choice that equality will be for everyone….

He is the future and we must pave the way for him to grow up without hate or prejudice.

Love, James and Dean

PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS.

Our Legal Rights Light Up the Night!

2009-03-08T12:04:00.005-10:00

Picture credit to Carolyn Golojuch. She also put up a nice slideshow at smilebox.
More pictures here. Thanks bobster1985!

ACLU Coalition needs your help

2009-03-02T17:00:00.001-10:00

The American Civil Liberties Union is working with a coalition of groups to pass a comprehensive civil union bill in Hawaii – and we need your help.

Due to a deadlock in the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Government Operations (JGO), a comprehensive Civil Union Bill (H.B. 444, HD1) providing same-sex couples with full relationship protections and responsibilities is on the verge of demise. Unless the Senate votes to pull the bill from this Committee and hold a full Senate vote, the bill will not go forward. The fight is not over and this battle can be won, but only if Senate members hear from their LGBT constituents!

We're looking for lesbian and gay couples who are willing to share their stories about how they or their loved ones have been harmed because they have been denied basic protections afforded to other families. Real couples with real stories will help us convince the legislature to support civil unions.

Would you be willing to forward the brief survey below to your mailing list or post this message to your blog encouraging lesbian and gay couples to share their stories?

Mahalo nui loa!

Lois K. Perrin Anna Letitia Mumford
Legal Director Public Education Strategist
ACLU of Hawaii American Civil Liberties Union
lperrin@acluhawaii.org amumford@aclu.org

HAWAII CIVIL UNIONS SURVEY

(Please return to Anna Mumford at amumford@aclu.org)

Your name: ____________________________________________

Your partner’s name: _____________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________

Cell phone: ______________________ Home or work phone: _____________________

E-mail: ________________________________________

Your gender: _____ Partner’s gender: _____ Your age: ____ Partner’s age: ____

Your ethnicity: ___________________ Partner’s ethnicity: ___________________

Your occupation: _______________________ Partner’s occupation:_______________________

How did you and your partner meet? How long have you been together?

Do you have children or grandchildren? If yes, tell us how many and their ages.

Has not being able to register for a civil union harmed you in any way? If you were to be able to get a civil union, how would this help you?

Do you or your partner have any health issues or health insurance coverage issues?

As a family, what are the things you most enjoy to do together?

By filling out the survey and submitting your story here, you're giving the ACLU and our coalition of groups working toward civil unions your authorization to use the information you've provided in our educational and advocacy work on this issue. We may use the information you provide in this survey to speak out publicly about this issue in a manner that does not identify you or describe your particular story. Without your permission, the coalition will share your story and any other information you provide only with other members of the coalition. If we wish to use your name, story or other information you provide publicly in our efforts to lobby lawmakers or for other educational or advocacy work, we will contact you directly to request permission to use that information. Our accepting this information from you does not mean we have agreed to serve as your lawyers or to give you legal advice.

NAACP Comes Out Against Prop 8

2009-02-27T00:14:00.000-10:00

Posted by Dustin February 24th 2009 at the Family Equality Council Blog:

Throughout the Prop 8 fight last year, the California NAACP was a strong ally for marriage equality. Yesterday, the national NAACP came out strongly against Prop 8, as well.

From NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous (pictured):

“The NAACP’s mission is to help create a society where all Americans have equal protection and opportunity under the law,” said President Jealous. “Our Mission Statement calls for the ‘equality of rights of all persons.’ Prop. 8 strips same-sex couples of a fundamental freedom, as defined by the California State Supreme Court. In so doing, it poses a serious threat to all Americans. Prop. 8 is a discriminatory, unprecedented change to the California Constitution that, if allowed to stand, would undermine the very purpose of a constitution and courts - assuring equal protection and opportunity for all and safeguarding minorities from the tyranny of the majority.”

Specifically, the NAACP is urging the California Legislature to pass resolutions stating their objection to Prop 8 and urging the California Supreme Court to overturn it. Oral arguments in the case against Prop 8 will be heard March 5th. Stay tuned for more.

[Linkl]

URGENT: Civil Union Bill Public Hearing on Tuesday! (Feb. 24)

2009-02-21T10:18:00.001-10:00

URGENT ALERT!
SENATE PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY!

The Senate Committee on Judiciary and Government Operations will hear our Civil Unions Bill (HB444 HD1) at a public hearing on Tues., Feb. 24, at 9 a.m., in the auditorium of the State Capitol (415 South Beretania Street, Honolulu).

Testimony needs to be submitted by 4 p.m. the day prior to the hearing, however, we recommend that you send it in immediately with a cover indicating:

Testifier's name with position/title and organization (if applicable)
The measure number (HB 444 HD1)
The date and time of the hearing (Feb. 24 at 9 a.m.)
The Committee the comments are directed to (in this case, Senate Judiciary and Gov't Operations)
Testimony can be submitted in ONE of the following ways:

E-mail: For comments less than five pages in length, e-mail to JGOTestimony@Capitol.hawaii.gov
Web: if less than 4MB in size at http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/emailtestimony
In Person: One copy to Committee Clerk, Room 219, in the State Capitol
Fax: For comments less than five pages in length, transmit to Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 (Oahu) or 1-800-586-6659 (Neighbor Islands). Faxes must be received at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Please refer to Family Equality Coalition e-mail of Feb. 20 for suggested guidelines for preparing testimony. It is posted at http://tinyurl.com/senate-testimony. It is recommended that you keep your testimony brief!

PLANS TO MEET: Please arrive no later than 7 a.m. as we expect a large crowd. Look for us outside the auditorium and in the Rotunda. Family Equality Coalition will distribute Equality stickers for you to wear during the hearing. We will also go over some guidelines for suggested decorum.

IF UNABLE TO ATTEND: If you are unable to attend the public hearing, please submit your testimony. It will still be part of the public record and benefits our efforts immensely.

See you on Tuesday! Remember, whatever the outcome of Tuesday's hearing, we are moving forward! We have momentum on our side. Each public hearing serves as an opportunity for us to educate the legislators, educate the public and expand our base.

Sincerely,
Alan Spector and Paul Gracie
Co-Chairs
Family Equality Coalition

Visit Family Equality Coalition Hawai'i and tell your friends about this.
Tell-a-friend!

State House approves same-sex civil unions

2009-02-14T00:03:00.000-10:00

The bill would cover the same rights as marriage, backers say

The bill's next stop is the Judiciary panel in the Senate, where approval is uncertain

Coming after last week's four-hour committee hearing, the state House spent about 25 minutes debating a proposal on civil unions for same-sex couples before passing the measure by a vote of 33-17.

The proposal in House Bill 444 would make civil unions equivalent to traditional marriages in the eyes of the state.

READ THE FULL STORY

Page Positions Available

2009-02-10T04:22:00.002-10:00

Aloha Everyone!

This email is directed to those of you who know someone who is 16 yrs. old and has a 3.0 GPA who might be interested in serving in the Obama Administration as a page.

Please share this information with friends, family and potential US House of Representatives Page candidates. The honor of serving as a page during the Obama administration will be an invaluable experience.

Help identify students to participate in this enlightening educational opportunity. Please access the below link for specific details.

http://pageprogram.house.gov

Mahalo!

Representative Karen Awana

Civil-union bill advances

2009-02-08T10:04:00.001-10:00

A shift in community tolerance helped the same-sex measure, one legislator says

STORY SUMMARY:
A bill to permit civil unions between people of the same gender easily cleared the House Judiciary Committee last night, and supporters predict it will also win state House approval.

The bill would make civil-union partners equal to married couples in the eyes of state law.

It would also recognize civil partnerships from other states.

The bill marks the return to Hawaii's Legislature of the debate over same-sex marriage, an issue that stirred a political storm in 1998.

— Richard Borreca

[LINK]

Your help is crucial!

Hawaii civil unions backed by a majority in state House

2009-01-24T16:29:00.001-10:00

32 of 51 House members sign on to measure that would legalize partnership

By Derrick DePledge
Advertiser Government Writer

A majority in the state House has signed on to a bill that would legalize civil unions, giving the issue a genuine chance of advancing this session after years of stagnation.

[Follow this link to read the full article in the Honolulu Advertiser and comment in the blog.]

Bishop Gene Robinson's "Censored" Invocation

2009-01-21T09:11:00.000-10:00

Prop 8 -- The Musical

2008-12-04T15:57:00.001-10:00

See more Jack Black videos at Funny or Die

Meeting About the Adoption Option

2008-12-04T15:54:00.001-10:00

Hi guys,

This Sunday, Dec. 7th, we will meet from 3 at 5 PM for a play date for our children and for us adults, a conversation with Laurie Loomis, attorney at law, who has graciously agreed to join us to talk about the legalities and realities of private adoption in Hawai'i for LGBT parents.

Since we are meeting inside this time and since it may well be cold and rainy next Sunday, I will provide the coffee, tea, hot chocolate, juice and snacks.

Please let me know beforehand if you intend to come with your children but don't want them watching a DVD during the conversation. There will be other activities, so the DVDs (and TVs) can be put away for the afternoon.

Please call for location information.

I'm really looking forward to this gathering and hope to see you there!

Paul Gracie

cell:728-3140

4th of July Kailua Parade

2008-06-30T09:01:00.008-10:00

PFLAG O'ahu has invited COLAGE O'ahu/OOKA to join them at the annual Kailua 4th of July Parade THIS FRIDAY. We will meet at 9:00 am to decorate. Our order in the parade is noted in the update below. Call 429-1242 if you have trouble finding our meeting place. The parade begins at 10 am, and we need a good crowd to continue to make our presence known for family advocacy. Bring the kids! Potluck to follow.

Parking passes will be distributed for the lot at Kailua Intermediate School or you can park on side streets near the school so you won't have to go far at the end of the parade. Gates will open at 7:30 am in the KIS parking lot. There will be shuttle buses available to take you to your staging area from 7:30 am until 9:00 am. Everyone MUST be in their staging area no later than 9:00 am. Kainalu Drive will be closed at 9:00 am. Look for the PFLAG O'ahu group.

-----> Wednesday, July 2, 2008 update <-----
Here is the update from the Parade meeting:

1. The PFLAG O'ahu position number is 47 out of something like 82.
2. The PFLAG O'ahu staging location is Pukoa St., makai side; Pukoa is the second or so street in from the four-way stop at the end of the parade, near Kainalu Elementary where we were last year. Look for the end of the RAINBOW.
3. We must be in position by 9:00 am.
4. Parking at Kailua Intermediate School (at the end of the parade route) is on a first come, first served basis; shuttle buses will run from Kailua Intermediate to the staging locations from 8 until 9:00 am.

Remember: Be nice to everyone; don’t throw things; don’t stop to shake hands; do use umbrellas, hats and sunscreen; and drink lots and lots of water.

[Information in this post will be updated as it becomes available. Please check back regularly.]

Contribute &/or Become a Member

2008-06-29T22:18:00.002-10:00

Participation in COLAGE O'ahu lists and activities is completely free (unless you have to pay your own admissions for some of the optional activities). We have operated as a zero budget organization since inception after the June, 2007 PRIDE Parade and Festival in Honolulu (for the usual IRS reasons). Since we do incur expenses, you are invited to contribute and/or become dues-paying members of COLAGE with a tax-deductible donation. Please email us to make this happen.

Kailua 4th of July Parade

2008-06-16T12:41:00.002-10:00

PFLAG O'ahu has invited COLAGE O'ahu to join them at the annual Kailua 4th of July Parade. We will meet at 9:00 am to decorate. Our order in the parade is not yet available, so call (672-9050) July 3rd to find our meeting place. The parade begins at 10 am, and we need a good crown to continue to make our presence known for family advocacy. Bring the kids! Potluck to follow.

Honolulu Pride - June, 2008

2008-05-15T00:19:00.008-10:00

Saturday, June 28th. Join us for the 2008 Annual PRIDE celebration in Honolulu--First the parade, and then the party to follow at McCoy Pavilion in Ala Moana Park. Brought to you by the Honolulu Pride Festival Foundation--Call them at 349-7244 or info@honolulupff.org to register your group!

COLAGE O'ahu folks will gather at 8 am on Sunday Saturday, June 28 by the PFLAG/DIGNITY trolley at the Magic Island parking lot in Ala Moana Park so we can ride & walk together on .

Check out the COLAGE O'ahu table in the community room at the Festival after the parade. Bring your family and friends. If everyone brings a new family to COLAGE O'ahu, we can double our pleasure next year!

Check out the Honolulu Pride Festival Foundation website for these and other events during the June PRIDE Month.

and a good time was had by all....

2008-04-17T14:46:00.003-10:00

We had way fun on the rFamily Vacations Cruise to Mexico this March. See you on the on Rosie's next cruise in July, 2009, to Alaska!

Report profiles gay couples--The study finds the number of same-sex pairs rising in Hawaii

2008-04-16T10:28:00.003-10:00

By Tom Finnegan
tfinnegan@starbulletin.

[excerpted]
....
According to the Williams Institute report, which culled data from the U.S. Census Bureau, about 3,262 same-sex couples were identified in the census report, and constitute about 1 percent of the coupled households in the state.

That's up from 2,389 couples identified in the 2000 census data, the Williams Institute report stated.

And more same-sex couples are raising children, as well -- from 502 couples with kids identified in 2000, to 685 in 2005, Romero said. As of 2005, an estimated 1,164 Hawaii children are being raised in same-sex households.
....
Also, despite the military's current policies, 11 percent of individuals in same-sex couples in the state are veterans, according to the report. The data, the report states, are contrary to the popular stereotype that only well-to-do gay and lesbian couples raise children.
....
There are 41,785 gay, lesbian and bisexual people (single and coupled) living in Hawaii, according to the report.

Read the whole article: [link]

All aboard!

2008-03-04T23:43:00.001-10:00

A number of us (11?) from Hawai'i, including a gagglet of kids, are going on the Rosie Family Cruise to Mexico in two weeks. We will have a Bon Voyage gathering, of sorts, at the regular PFLAG meeting on March 12th at 7 pm. EVERYONE is invited. We will watch "All Aboard Rosie's Family Cruise", a documentary about the first R-Family Cruise and this will give you some idea of what is going to happen to us. Bring the kids!

March PFLAG-Oahu meeting
March 12, 2007 7PM
First Unitarian Church, 2500 Pali Hwy

Agenda: Viewing of "All Aboard" a training on family cruises that gives you hope for the present and the future. It's a video that welcomes all families which is our goal for today and tomorrow.

Hope to see you there.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

2008-01-21T20:43:00.000-10:00

Today is a day that is especially precious to those of us who are struggling for equal rights for our family, friends, and loved ones. We suggest that you find a quiet spot, turn down the lights, and click this link and let King himself inspire you with his soothing force:
http://www.seeqpod.com/music/?plid=6f25bf95c3

And, while you're at it, mark January 19, 2009, so that you will be prepared to join the PFLAG O'ahu trolley and marchers next year.

CHEAP Rosie Cruise Tickets March 15-17

2008-01-20T21:54:00.000-10:00

PFLAG-O'ahu is auctioning a cabin aboard the Holland America Oosterdam from March 15 to March 22 for the Rosie PFLAG Mexican Riviera Cruise. We won the cabin because we had a magic number of people with reservations for the Mexican Riviera from PFLAG-O'ahu. Can you believe that???

The cruise departs San Diego, California, on March 15. You are responsible for your airfare and ground transportation to and from the dock in San Diego. Here is the itinerary:

http://www.rfamilyvacations.com/cruise_mexico/index.htm

Here is the bidding page

The the lowest outside cabin rate is $1,399 + $300 per person
so the actual value is:

2 persons = $3,398
3 persons = $5,097
4 persons = $6,796 --> sleep on the floor, anyone, anyone??
exception for kids under 18, 12, & 2--somewhat less....

What a bargain!! Mike's paying this for each of us plus the taxes and tips. The cabin is for one to four people.

Before we put it on Craig's List or EBay, we would like to give others here in Hawai'i the chance to join us. This is a fundraiser for our Chapter and the proceeds will go to finance things like the annual costs of the Rainbow Holiday Display at Honolulu Hale; trolleys for the Dr. Martin Luther King Parade and the GLBTQ Pride Parade as well as supplies for families who contact us for information, support and advocacy and other events that further our mission of Education, Advocacy and Support on a daily basis.

We are so excited that we are going and would hope that you will help us get the message out. Thank you and hope to see you on this beautiful Pacific cruise.

PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES!!!

Carolyn Martinez Golojuch, MSW
92-954 Makakilo Dr. #71
Makakilo, HI 96707
808 672-9050
"If more people believed in justice, equality would be reality." cmg

Bid NOW!

It's a Paraaaaaade!

2008-01-09T11:32:00.001-10:00

Dr. Martin Luther King Parade 1/21 8:30 am -- Just a short note about the Martin Luther King Parade, Monday, January 21, 2008. We'll be staging in the Magic Island parking lot at 8:30 am. The parade starts at 9 am. PFLAG O'ahu has leased a trolley. Riders are needed for the trolley and marchers are needed for the huge rainbow flag that leads our group. Please come early to assemble the walkers, marchers and the riders. Come early and help us decorate the trolley. It's a fun morning in the park and all the way down Kalakaua. More than a party--it's an opportunity to exercise our Freedom of Speech Rights that are a part of the US Constitution. Sometimes we become so used to parades and parties that we lose sight of the whys of what we do. Of course, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for his courage, fortitude and insight in establishing civil rights but Freedom of Speech has made it possible to inform people about human rights for all. It still does. Hope to see you there. -Carolyn

LOGO brings LGBT TV to Mainstream Hawai'i

2007-12-12T22:48:00.000-10:00

From their website:
"The LGBT world has a place all its own with Logo, the new lesbian & gay network from MTV Networks. Whether it's on TV, online, or on your mobile, Logo brings you the stories, shows and news you won't see anywhere else. From original series and films to groundbreaking documentaries to LGBT news and more."

It's on channel 54. Get your program schedule here!

While you're at it, send an email to Oceanic Cablevision and shout out a big MAHALO!

Cartoon is us!

2007-11-29T22:50:00.000-10:00

Cartoon for Kids Stars Gay Parents - Buddy G My Two Moms and Me - Preview Now on You Tube

Us2 LLC, headquartered in Omaha, NE has announced that it has developed the first children's animated cartoon series starring a character with two parents of the same gender. Buddy G - My Two Moms and Me, featuring sate of the art 3-D animation, will premiere with the release of a DVD just in time for a holiday delivery this year. See the preview at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=uy3Fb51GfdE

[link]

Note time change for play date

2007-11-25T22:43:00.000-10:00

The time for our outing on Sunday, Dec. 2nd, has been moved up from 11am to noon. Contact us (lower right frame) for details.

LGBTQ PROM 2007!

2007-10-03T11:33:00.000-10:00

Details HERE!

The Honolulu Queer Community Center REBORN

2007-09-02T23:54:00.000-10:00

The Honolulu Gay & Lesbian Community Center--"The Center," as we have known it, has emerged as:

THE ALOHA PRIDE CENTER
http://alohapridecenter.org/

Check it out!

Events

2007-06-20T09:41:00.000-10:00

Check the calendar list to the right for event listings for the next month. Be sure to scroll to the next few months for up-coming outings!

Articles about us

2007-06-12T09:01:00.000-10:00

Articles about the kids of queer parents are posted--click "Links to this post" to the right in the next line. Please comment with additional contributions.

Mission/Vision/Core Values

2007-06-10T14:48:00.000-10:00

About COLAGE O'ahu

Our mission, vision, and core values reflect those of the national COLAGE organization:

COLAGE Mission

COLAGE engages, connects, and empowers people to make the world a better place for children of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender parents and families.

COLAGE Vision

We envision a world in which all families are valued, protected, reflected, and embraced by society and all of its institutions; in which all children grow up loved and nurtured by kinship networks and communities that teach them about, connect them to, and honor their unique heritage; and in which every human being has the freedom to express sexual orientation, gender identity, and self.

We envision being part of large movements to heal and transform all forms of oppression, discrimination, bigotry and hatred in the hearts and minds of the members of our societies, as well as in school systems, mental and physical health systems, media, legislatures, legal systems, and all religious institutions.

We envision a world in which those of us with lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender parents or families are connected to a broad community of peers and mentors, are recognized as the authority of our experiences, belong to respected and valued family structures, and have the tools and support to create a just society.

Our Core Values

Throughout our organization and in all of our work with individuals, families, communities, and the world, COLAGE seeks to embody these values.

We value the basic principle that love makes a family.

We value a pluralistic definition of family and parent(s) encompassing a variety of kinship structures including:

immediate families, extended families, partners, straight spouses, and family structures which are marginalized in our society including single parent families, multiracial families, international families, and families with disabilities.

We value the family as a powerful agent of social and cultural change.

We value the experiences of our youth and families, acknowledging and honoring the struggle that many families face from externally imposed barriers, limitations, obstacles, and oppressions.

We value the idea that as COLAGErs, we are the authorities of our own experience.

We value our ability to express all parts of our lives and families freely and in all places.

We value our allies, who include a broad array of progressive organizations and individuals, all of whom support the rights of all youth, and every family, to thrive and grow.

We value coalition building with our allies, who recognize the value of organizing across differences and who are committed to creating the world we envision through positive action.

We value youth-driven, consensus-oriented governance within our organization.

We value seeking creative, fun ways to meet our ends.

Birth of COLAGE O'ahu

2007-06-10T14:44:00.000-10:00

I spoke with a few parents at the 2007 Honolulu PRIDE event last week and they agreed that it was time to start a COLAGE chapter in Hawa'i to provide socialization opportunities for our kids. We will start with simple get-togethers, and develop from there. Want to join us?
-tom