Emma Ahuena Taylor was a respected Hawaiian scholar and cultural advocate who used her platform to encourage Native Hawaiian participation in the war effort. Although not directly tied to the Red Cross, Taylor gave public talks and wrote essays urging Hawaiians to support the U.S. cause through enlistment, donations, and food conservation. Her appeals blended patriotic sentiment with cultural pride, framing Hawaii’s involvement as both a civic and ancestral duty. Her voice helped elevate the role of Native Hawaiians in the war narrative and inspire broader community engagement.
