Emma Nāwahī, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Emma Nāwahī

Native Hawaiian political activist

Date of Birth: 28-Sep-1854

Place of Birth: Hawaii, United States

Date of Death: 28-Dec-1935

Profession: political activist, newspaper proprietor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Emma ?A?ima A?ii Nawahi (September 28, 1854 – December 28, 1935) was a Native Hawaiian political activist, community leader and newspaper publisher.
She and her husband Joseph Nawahi were leaders in the opposition to the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii and they co-founded Ke Aloha Aina, a Hawaiian language newspaper, which served as an important voice in the resistance to the annexation of Hawaii to the United States.
After annexation, she helped established the Democratic Party of Hawaii and became a supporter of the women's suffrage movement.