Sharon Thomas Yarbrough, prominent promoter of women, dies at 71
Oct 03, 2024
Sharon Thomas Yarbrough — a prominent member of the Black culture and arts community in Hawaii for more than 30 years — died Sept. 23 at Kaiser Hospital in Honolulu. She was 71. Yarbrough was the founder and president of
Sisters Empowering Hawaii, an organization dedicated
to uplifting, motivating, educating and empowering women. Sisters Empowering Hawaii produced speakers programs, hosted luncheons, and presented
book signings, art shows and poetry readings.