What we’re about
Life in Hawaii is a unique experience in itself.
African Americans (Popolo's) have been a part of Hawaii's fabric for hundreds of years, but sometimes it hard to see Popolo's in the community.
If you are a Popolo or Hapa Popolo (mixed with Black) and looking to mingle with fellow Popolo's to connect with please check us out.
This group was designed for people who identify as Popolo. This group is not meant for sympathizers who are outside of the Popolo identity. This is not a political group.
We will meetup at local events, restaurants, theaters, etc.
If you have suggestions for an event, please message me (Tina).
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Speed Dating for people age 25-35Needs location
## Details
Registration and valid ID are required. RSVP by July 17, 2025, at 808-586-3477 or ohsfed@librarieshawaii.org with your name, age, gender, contact information, and a short bio. We’ll confirm your spot by July 21, 2025.
Location: Hawai‘i State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI
This is multi-cultural event :)
Are you between 25 and 35 years old and looking to make new connections? This event is for you! Join us for an evening of fun, spark-filled conversation, and the potential for meaningful connection. Meet like-minded singles in a relaxed, low-pressure setting as you rotate through a series of timed one-on-one conversations.
This free event is designed to foster genuine, respectful interactions. After the rotations, stick around to mingle, continue your conversations, and browse a curated selection of love poetry, romantic fiction, and relationship guidebooks from our book truck.
Registration and valid ID are required. RSVP by July 17, 2025, at 808-586-3477 or ohsfed@librarieshawaii.org with your name, age, gender, contact information, and a short bio. We’ll confirm your spot by July 21, 2025.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in the program, service or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change. See the schedule of upcoming events at librarieshawaii.org/events.P.S. Meetup has me (Tina) listed as host and attendee of this event. I am not the host of this event. It is being hosted by the Hawaii Public State Library System. Alas, I will not be attending this event, since I have been happily married for the past several years now :)
- Pōpoloheno – Songs of Resilience & JoyNeeds location
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 7:30PM
Leeward Community College Theatre
96-045 Ala ʻIke Street, Pearl City, HI 96782## A Celebration of the African Experience in Hawaiʻi
“A people without knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” This quote, famously penned by Marcus Garvey, conveys the inspiration for Pōpoloheno – Songs of Resilience & Joy, a celebration of the African experience in Hawaiʻi. The project is produced by Māhealani Uchiyama, a former Hawaiʻi resident and quite possibly the only lineally recognized Kumu Hula of African descent.
Pōpoloheno is named after the pōpolo, a black colored berry which is found throughout Polynesia. It is valued for its medicinal qualities. In Hawaiʻi it has become associated with people of African descent because of its rich, dark coloring. Due to subsequent colonial thoughts and practices, the term has since been used as a pejorative. The project is reclaiming the word and honoring the positive meanings of the pōpolo.For information on when tickets go on sale in Hawaii, you can call the box office at: 808-455-0380 . At the time of this posting, only San Francisco tickets are on sale. Make sure you purchase tickets for the Hawaii show and not the San Francisco show!!!
For more information about this event visit: https://centerforinternationaldance.org/popoloheno/
