There’s a Juneteenth Celebration with Sylvia St. James at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Friday, June 15th. Juneteenth is also known as "Freedom Day," an American holiday that commemorates emancipation and the abolition of slavery (June 19th, 1865). Sylvia St. James is a legendary R&B and jazz vocalist. She’ll be headlining this event, accompanied by one of Maui’s most … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration with Sylvia St. James at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
African Americans on Maui
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Run For Peace
Join the African Americans on Maui Association, the County of Maui and Runner’s Paradise this Monday, Jan. 18 for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Run For Peace. Runners will begin at the African American Monument (Heritage Garden) and finish at the Stone of Hope Monument (200 High St.) The annual Dr. MLK Jr. March and Peace Rally will follow. 8am. Heritage Garden (Kepaniwai … [Read more...] about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Run For Peace
Kwanzaa celebration at Heritage Gardens in Iao Valley
Commemorate Kwanzaa this Saturday, Dec. 26 at Heritage Gardens in Iao Valley. Join African Americans On Maui as they honor African culture, community and heritage. Inspired by the Swahili phrase, "First fruits of the harvest," Kwanzaa celebrates unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, purpose, creativity, faith and cooperative economics. 11am-1pm. … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa celebration at Heritage Gardens in Iao Valley
Maui News gives huge gift to Keith Regan’s 2016 Maui County Council campaign
A lot of people got awards from the nonprofit organization African Americans on Maui at their June 30 ceremony in Kepaniwai Park in Iao Valley. The ceremony was to (finally) commemorate the historical accomplishments of African-Americans in Hawaii history in the park that already honors other ethnic groups’ culture and traditions in Maui history. Mayor Alan Arakawa got a … [Read more...] about Maui News gives huge gift to Keith Regan’s 2016 Maui County Council campaign
Maui County finally honors its African-American history
For better or worse, we all live in historic times. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex marriage is every bit as protected by the Constitution as hetero marriage. The flying of Confederate battle flags at state capitols across the South–an act begun in the mid-20th century in response to the Civil Rights movement–may finally be ending. And everywhere on the Mainland, … [Read more...] about Maui County finally honors its African-American history