George Floyd protests in Hawaii

There have been a series of George Floyd protests in Hawaii. Following the killing of George Floyd, protests spread from Minneapolis to other parts of the United States, including Hawaii. Protests broke out in Honolulu on the night of May 30 and spread to over four other cities over the following days.

George Floyd protests in Hawaii
Part of George Floyd protests
DateMay 28, 2020 – present (8 months, 1 week and 4 days)
Location
Hawaii, United States
Caused by
StatusOngoing

Locations

Hanalei

On June 6, around 400 people held a "paddle out" around Hanalei Pier at Black Pot Beach Park to support Black Lives Matter and protest the deaths of Floyd and others from police violence.[1]

Hilo

On June 3, at least 200 protesters gathered in Hilo, in memory of Floyd.[2]

Honolulu

On June 3, at least 200 people gathered outside of the Hawaii State Capitol in Urban Honolulu protesting the killing of George Floyd. Protesters, many of whom were Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Asian Americans expressed solidarity with Floyd given the racial injustices they have felt also being minorities in the United States.[3]

On June 5, a student-led protest in Waikiki was held, with some protesters calling to defund the Honolulu Police Department.[4]

Kaanapali

On May 31, a peaceful paddle out and vigil was held for George Floyd off the beaches of West Maui.[5]

Kahului

On May 30, about 150 protesters gathered at the intersection of Hāna Highway and Haleakalā Highway near downtown Kahului protesting Floyd's killing.[6]

Kailua-Kona

On June 2 and June 3, protests occurred in and around Kailua-Kona.[7]

Launiupoko

On May 31, over 300 people took part in a "paddle out" on Launiupoko Beach to honor George Floyd.[8]

Lihue

On June 3, over 100 people gathered at the Lihue Civic Center to protest Floyd's killing. They walked through the streets and posed with police officers at the Historic County Building.[9]

Nanakuli

On June 7, around 200 people protested on the streets to demand justice for George Floyd.[10]

References
  1. Bodon, Sabrina (June 7, 2020). "Paddling out for peace". The Garden Island. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  2. Burnett, John (June 3, 2020). "Hundreds gather in Hilo for peaceful protest of George Floyd's death". Hawaii Tribune-Herald. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  3. Ladao, Mark (June 3, 2020). "Protests in Hawaii over the killing of George Floyd continue". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  4. Russell, Cindy Ellen (June 5, 2020). "Protesters march in Waikiki over killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  5. "Maui Peaceful Paddle Out for George Floyd". MauiNow.com. May 31, 2020. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  6. Minkler, Mia (May 30, 2020). "VIDEO: Black Lives Matter Maui Rally Seeks Unity and Peace". MauiNow.com. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  7. Burnett, John (June 3, 2020). "Display of solidarity: Big Islanders protest George Floyd's death". Hawaii Tribune-Herald. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  8. "Hundreds on Maui "paddle out" in remembrance of George Floyd". KHON-TV. June 3, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  9. "Peaceful in Lihu'e". The Garden Island. June 4, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  10. "Around 200 in Nanakuli unite for Black Lives Matter demonstration". KHON-TV. June 7, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
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