Some 2000 supporters rallied at the state capitol in support of the Civil Unions bill, now at the legislature, with a candlelight vigil on March 7, 2009. Organizer Ka`iwi Lum, who also happens to be a member of the Hawaiian Independence Action Alliance, pulled together at fairly short notice numerous individuals, groups, and legislators during a rainy evening to show solidarity and demand equal justice for all members of society.
Other HIAA members were also present, including Pono Kealoha, Donna Burns, Richard Kinney, and Piilani Kaopuiki. Long-time activist, Marion Kelly, was surrounded by signs calling attention to the state’s discriminatory practices re same sex marriage.
A number of participants honored Queen Liliuokalani by placing flowers and candles at the foot of the statue after the event.
Poka Laenui and Pua Burgess admire the Queen
The underlying message? Justice for all. We are not free until we are all free. Kehau Watson says it all below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPXTnHz1AnA