A Place in the Middle

"A Place in the Middle: Kumu Hina Teaches Inclusion and Respect for All"
a workshop for educators in the school and community
12:30 – 1:45 pm # Kuykendall 410 # All are welcome

A PLACE IN THE MIDDLE is a film about keeping ancient Hawaiian traditions alive in modern day society. It is told through the lens of Hoʻonani, a 6th grade student who dreams of leading the boys-only hula troupe at her school in Honolulu. This short film, excerpted from the feature-length PBS documentary KUMU HINA by O'ahu-based directors Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson, is a new resource for students and teachers to examine cultural change and continuity, gender diversity, and the meaning of aloha. Join experienced community organizers and youth advocates Adam Chang and Jo Chang to view A PLACE IN THE MIDDLE and talk about the role that stories play in opening and changing hearts and minds.

Adam Chang is the Community Outreach Coordinator for Gender Spectrum, a national organization based in San Francisco Bay Area that aims to promote increased understanding and awareness of gender diversity.

Jo Chang is the founder of the LGBT Youth Safety Network and Da Moms, Honolulu-based groups providing resources and support to youth and families.

This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Biographical Research and Nolu ‘Ehu.
For more information, please contact Aiko Yamashiro / aikoy@hawaii.edu

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