1928 – Birth of Hosanna Kabakoro, Liberian-American Journalist and Activist

Born May 4, 1928, in Liberia, Hosanna Kabakoro later became a U.S.-based journalist who used her platform to advocate for African rights during the Civil Rights era. Kabakoro’s writing highlighted the interconnectedness of African independence movements and African American struggles for equality. Her work bridged diasporic conversations, encouraging solidarity and shared political strategies. Although less widely known today, Kabakoro’s contributions helped lay groundwork for Pan-African thought in American media.