Minnesota became the third state in two weeks' time to allow the freedom to marry for all couples.
Minnesota joined Delaware and Rhode Island, which also recently witnessed the passage of marriage equality bills.
That takes the national total to 12 states plus the District of Columbia, covering 56 million Americans. To learn more about this historic time, click here or on the graphic to the right.
Hawaii United for Marriage - of which Equality Hawaii is a founding member - is committed to seeing the day when Hawaii finally joins this list. To join us, click here.
Equally Speaking Celebrates 100th Episode
Join Us At The Rainbow Film Festival
As a Rainbow Film Festival sponsor, Equality Hawaii will be presenting the award-winning film I Do Sat., June 8, at 6 p.m. at the Doris Duke Theater.
Thanks to our dedicated Equality Hawaii Foundation hosts, community guests and 'Olelo's pono staff and volunteers, Equally Speaking, our weekly public access show is turning 100!
That's 100 episodes of our forum dedicated to the people, places and things affecting Hawaii's LGBT community that broadcasts on 'Olelo (Oahu), Na Leo (Hawaii), Akaku (Maui) and Ho Ike (Kauai).
To celebrate, supporters joined us for a pau hana celebration and open house tour of the new 'Olelo Kaimuki studios and cocktails at Formaggio Wine Bar. Mahalo to all who attended!