This is a list of George Floyd protests in Hawaii. Following the murder 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 | |
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| Part of George Floyd protests | |
| Date | May 28 – June 7, 2020 (1 week and 3 days) |
| Location | |
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Locations
editHanalei
editOn 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 murder of Floyd and other deaths from police violence.[1]
Hilo
editOn June 3, at least 200 protesters gathered in Hilo, in memory of Floyd.[2]
Honolulu
editOn May 30, hundreds of protesters marched from Waikiki to Ala Moana Beach Park and back to protest systemic racism and the murder of George Floyd. Although the protest remained peaceful, the Target store in Ala Moana closed early at 2:00 p.m. as a precaution. On May 31, additional peaceful protests were held in Kapolei and on Magic Island. Honolulu mayor Kirk Caldwell spoke in support of the protests and emphasized the importance of protesting peacefully.[3]
On June 3, at least 200 people gathered outside of the Hawaii State Capitol in Urban Honolulu to protest Floyd's murder. Protesters, many of whom were Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Asian Americans expressed solidarity with Floyd given the racial injustices they had felt also being minorities in the United States.[4]
On June 5, a student-led protest in Waikiki was held, with some protesters calling to defund the Honolulu Police Department.[5]
On June 6, around 2,000 protesters gathered in Ala Moana Beach Park. The crowd, which eventually grew to between 5,000 and 20,000 people, marched to the state capitol to show solidarity with Black Lives Matter. Dozens of state sheriffs and police officers also gathered at the capitol, but the event remained peaceful.[6][7]
Kaanapali
editOn May 31, a peaceful paddle out and vigil was held for George Floyd off the beaches of West Maui.[8]
Kahului
editOn May 30, about 150 protesters gathered at the intersection of Hāna Highway and Haleakalā Highway near downtown Kahului protesting Floyd's murder.[9]
Kailua-Kona
editOn June 2 and June 3, protests occurred in and around Kailua-Kona.[10]
Launiupoko
editOn May 31, over 300 people took part in a "paddle out" on Launiupoko Beach to honor George Floyd.[11]
Lihue
editOn June 3, over 100 people gathered at the Lihue Civic Center to protest Floyd's murder. They walked through the streets and posed with police officers at the Historic County Building.[12]
Nanakuli
editOn June 7, around 200 people protested on the streets to demand justice for George Floyd.[13]
References
edit- ^ Bodon, Sabrina (June 7, 2020). "Paddling out for peace". The Garden Island. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ^ Burnett, John (June 3, 2020). "Hundreds gather in Hilo for peaceful protest of George Floyd's death". Hawaii Tribune-Herald. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ^ Ancheta, Dillon (May 30, 2020). "Packed but peaceful: Black Lives Matter protesters take to streets of Oahu". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ Ladao, Mark (June 3, 2020). "Protests in Hawaii over the killing of George Floyd continue". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ^ Russell, Cindy Ellen (June 5, 2020). "Protesters march in Waikiki over killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ^ Ancheta, Dillon; Daysog, Rick (May 30, 2020). "Hawaii's weekend Black Lives Matter protests drew thousands statewide". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ Ladao, Mark (June 6, 2020). "Thousands of Hawaii protesters rally for Black Lives Matter on Oahu, Hawaii island, Maui and Kauai". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ "Maui Peaceful Paddle Out for George Floyd". MauiNow.com. May 31, 2020. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ^ Minkler, Mia (May 30, 2020). "VIDEO: Black Lives Matter Maui Rally Seeks Unity and Peace". MauiNow.com. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ^ Burnett, John (June 3, 2020). "Display of solidarity: Big Islanders protest George Floyd's death". Hawaii Tribune-Herald. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ^ "Hundreds on Maui "paddle out" in remembrance of George Floyd". KHON-TV. June 3, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
- ^ "Peaceful in Lihu'e". The Garden Island. June 4, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
- ^ "Around 200 in Nanakuli unite for Black Lives Matter demonstration". KHON-TV. June 7, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.