New plaque honors the legacy Hawaii’s LGBTQ+ communities
A new plaque was unveiled at Queen’s Beach on Wednesday that honors the legacy of the gathering place for Hawaii’s LGBTQ+ and mahu communities. It was presented in collaboration with Lei Pua ‘Ala Queer Histories of Hawai’i and the City and County of Honolulu.
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Participants take a group photo with the new rock and plaque at Queen’s Beach on Wednesday.
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Kumu Patrick Makuakane, left, performs a pule.
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The new plaque and rock is seen at Queen’s Beach.
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Participants clap for Jerrine Jeffries, front, during the dedication ceremony.
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Joe Wilson, co-director of Lei Pua ‘Ala/Queer Histories of Hawaii, speaks on Wednesday.
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Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi, right, embraces Joe Wilson, co-director of Lei Pua ‘Ala/Queer Histories of Hawaii.
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Jerrine Jeffries, right, and Billy Char speak during the dedication.
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Keoni Mossman speaks about the new rock, which he procured from the North Shore.
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State Rep. Adrian Tam speaks during the dedication ceremony.
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Kumu Patrick Makuakane, left, performs a pule.
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Participants marvel at the new rock and plaque at Queen’s Beach.
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Participants listen to kumu Patrick Makuakane perform a pule at Queen’s Beach.
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Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi speaks during the dedication ceremony.
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Participants listen to kumu Patrick Makuakane perform a pule at Queen’s Beach.
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Jerrine Jeffries, left, takes a photo of the newly commissioned rock and plaque at Queen’s Beach.
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