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The untold story of Ann Dunham, Barack Obama's mother Janny Scott discussing her book A Singular Woman: The Untold Story of Barack Obama's Mother (), touching on topics such as how the former president's parents met, the spurious “birther” claims about his country of origin, and his childhood experiences in Indonesia, among others. (more).

But as a presidential biography it proves a mind-numbing exercise in patience and pointless perseverance – 2 stars (Full review here) * * * “Barack Obama: The Story” () by David Maraniss. I had a great experience with Maraniss’s biography of the young Bill Clinton and this book on Barack Obama’s early life did not disappoint.

Like Barack Obama she was a young lawyer who was keen to address the racial disadvantages that were still present in American society. Following their marriage, and the arrival of two daughters, Barack Obama was elected as Illinois Senator and then as the 44th President of the United States of America.

A black-and-white chalk drawing of the head of a portly man was recently sold at a Christie’s auction as the only work firmly attributed to Marietta Robusti, daughter of the Venetian master Jacopo Robusti, perhaps better known as Tintoretto.

As one of the daughters of the iconic civil rights leader Malcolm X, Malikah's life has been a tapestry woven with the threads of history, activism, and personal trials. Her story is not just about her lineage but also about her own journey and contributions to society.

It was when I saw Afra Raymond, the fiercely independent activist who is also outspoken on issues of national importance, disassemble the controversial Public Procurement Amendment Bill and call on citizens to let their voices be heard, that I switched focus. Continue reading A matter of trust →.

Sarah Onyango Obama ( – March 29, ) was a Kenyan educator and philanthropist. She was the third wife of Hussein Onyango Obama, the paternal grandfather of U.S. president Barack Obama [ 1 ] and helped raise his father, Barack Obama Sr. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] She was known by her short name as Sarah Obama and was sometimes referred to as Sarah.

Barack Obama was the first African American president of the United States. He served as president from to Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in to a Kenyan father and American mother. He studied political science at Columbia University and law at Harvard University. Obama met his wife Michelle while working at a law firm, and they have two daughters together.

Because his presidency ended so recently, and due to his young age, it could be three decades or more before the definitive biography of Obama is written. To wrap up this six-year journey through the best biographies of the presidents I read three books on Barack H. Obama.

Barack Obama was the first African American president of the United States (–17). He oversaw the recovery of the U.S. economy (from the Great Recession of –09) and the enactment of landmark health care reform (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act). In he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Everly Tatum just stepped into her new school era. The year-old daughter of Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan kicked off her sixth grade on Aug. 28, rocking a chic ensemble in baggy sheer white.

Hilary SwankactressBorn: 7/30/Birthplace: Bellingham, Wash. The Oscar-winning actress has certainly paid her dues. In , year-old Swank left her native Bellingham, Washington, for Los Angeles, where she landed minor roles in such forgettable sitcoms as Harry and the Hendersons and Evening Shade.

Jack Sisson was an African-American slave who gained notoriety during the Revolutionary War when he aided in the capture of British Brigadier General Richard Prescott on July 10 th He, along with several other men who participated in the raid, were part of Crary’s Rhode Island regiment.

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Equiano wrote his autobiography, The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African, in Equiano recounted how his early life in Africa was interrupted when he was kidnapped by slave traders and separated from his family, writing “we were soon deprived of even the smallest comfort of weeping together.”.