Joe Wilson & Dean Hamer on Lei Pua ‘Ala: Queer Histories of Hawai‘i

The One Oʻahu Podcast, featuring Mayor Rick Blangiardi, is a weekly podcast hosted by Brandi Higa that delves into current issues facing the City and County of Honolulu. This week, Joe Wilson & Dean Hamer join Brandi to explain the origins of their project Lei Pua ‘Ala: Queer Histories of Hawai‘i (2:33). Later, they talk about a new historical plaque unveiled this week at Queen’s Surf Beach in Waikīkī (10:32). Finally, while great strides have been made in telling the stories of Hawaii’s LGBTQ+ history, Wilson and Hamer describe what more can be done to move our communities forward when it comes to inclusivity and the contributions of all to our island home (25:25).

Queen’s Surf Beach Plaque Dedication Ceremony - June 4, 2025