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Akakū to celebrate Free Speech Week

By Staff | Oct 11, 2023

KAHULUI — Akakū Maui Community Media will open its broadcast studio and facilities to the public in celebration of Free Speech Week and Community Media Day from Oct. 16-20, 2023.

Akakū invites the public to an Open House on Oct. 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in celebration of Community Media Day.

Maui community media is local information relevant to the needs of the community, created by and for the residents of Maui Nui.

Akakū is Mauiʻs public access center, whose mission is to help empower the community’s voice through affordable or free video production education, access to media tools and distribution.

Akakū cable access channels are 53, 54 and 55. Content is also distributed via video on demand platforms, including Maui Stream online and mobile app. Its roots were established in grassroots advocacy and social change, it is an alternative to commercial media outlets.

Akakū will have tours and talk story on the resources available to the public. There will be fun, family-friendly, participatory activities in the broadcast studio, Media Lab and KAKU radio booth! There will be refreshments and prize drawings for pre-registered guests. Register at akaku.org or call 871-5554.

Additionally, Akakū will have its broadcast studio open during Free Speech Week for drop-in Oct. 16-20, 2023 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. for any resident to record a message, exercising their right to free speech!

Free Speech Week is an annual nonpartisan celebration of freedom of speech and of the press. To learn more about both national programs, visit www.communitymediaday.org and freespeechweek.org.

Akakū Maui Community Media is an independent, nonprofit corporation established in 1992.

For more information, call (808) 871-5554.