Auma Obama

Growing up in Kenya, Auma Obama heard stories about her half-brother, but didn't meet him until they were both in their twenties. Now she talks to TIME about their father, their first meeting and their shared interest in doing good.  

Last night Piers Morgan welcomed Barack Obama's half-sister, Auma Obama ... Obama revealed intimate details of the first correspondence she received from her brother, admitting that the mail shocked her, and to a degree, freaked her out ...  

But they had a major tie: they shared the same father. Barack Obama and Auma Obama, his older half-sister (by one year) finally met face to face in 1984 when they were both in their 20s. The President later brought Auma to public attention when ...  

During his inaugural speech as president of the United States in 2008, Barack Obama paid tribute to his Kenyan family, including his half-sister Auma Obama. A documentary about her, The Education of Auma Obama, has just been shown at the New York African ...  

On Wednesday evening, "Piers Morgan Tonight" invited Auma Obama to the program for a candid and revealing sit down interview. Joining Piers Morgan live in studio, President Obama's half-sister described her feelings the moment her brother rose ...  

Auma Obama, President Obama's half-sister, discusses their relationship, and what his rise has meant to the Obama family in Kenya. Host Michel Martin speaks with Auma Obama about her recently released memoir, And Then Life Happens.  

Barack Obama's sister has written a book about her life and her famous brother, revealing their first meeting (they have different mothers) and how she told him family secrets he hadn't known. It's been a busy week for Obama-themed books.  

Auma Obama, who lives in Kenya ... because first and foremost he’s my brother,’’ said Auma, who didn’t meet her brother Barack until the 1980s. “So it is cool to have a brother like mine. The rest is a different context. . . . I ...  

She says she didn’t meet her half-brother Barack until the 1980s when she was in her twenties.  Therefore, her information regarding President Obama’s youth is limited at best.  However, her knowledge of the Obama family in Kenya is said ...  

Afya Foundation sponsors event at New York-Presbyterian ... memoir in which Dr. Obama shares her own compelling story, which includes details of her close relationship with her younger brother Barack, whom she met for the first time in the 1980s.  

In a fawning interview with Barack Obama's half-sister Auma Obama on Monday's NBC Today, co-host Ann Curry lobbed softballs about the President: "...you describe an almost instantaneous connection when you met your brother Barack Obama. Can you describe ...  

Afya Foundation sponsors event at New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital.  

Afya Foundation sponsors event at New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital.  

During his inaugural speech as president of the United States, Barack Obama paid tribute to his Kenyan family, including his half-sister Auma Obama. A film has been made about her.  

Arthouse Movie Listings April 11-17, 2012SF Weekly$6.50-$10. the Education of Auma Obama: Directed by filmmaker Branwen Okpako. Fri., April 13, 7 pm $6.50-$10. Morir De Pie: The story of Irina Layewska. Fri., April 13, 9:30 pm $6.50-$10. Global Panorama: Part of the International Woman's Film Festival ...  

Talented boys head in our directionHerald SunOwing to their Australian tour commitments the young pin-ups turned down an invitation to join US President Barack Obama's family Easter egg hunt. The mini mop tops are set to create a security nightmare for Logie organisers, with insiders predicting ...and more »  

3D Car ShowsThe BMW Museum3D Car ShowsPut into words: The BMW Welt has already welcomed many internationally-renowned authors, such as best-selling crime writer Simon Beckett and Auma Obama, sister of the US president. World of discovery: Junior Campus programmes offer workshops for ...  

African dance troupe visits Klem Road North Elementary SchoolWebsterPost.comHe recently served as the cultural resource person for President Barack Obama's family when they visited Ghana. Bernard Woma and his Saakumu Dance Troupe visited Klem Road North Elementary School from March 9 to March 14, and taught the students about ...and more »  

Take 40One Direction Turn Down Invitation From White House Due To Australian TourTake 40The first lady invited 1D to join President Barack Obama's family at the White House's annual Easter egg hunt on Monday. Unfortunately they lads had to decline this amazing offer as they are heading to Australia next week and have a lot to prepare in ...One Direction decline White House inviteBigPond Newsall 182 news articles »  

NYAFF showcases best in African filmAmsterdam News... Andy Amadi Okoroafor starring Nneka, internationally renowned Nigerian-German hip-hop and soul singer; and on Friday, April 13, “Education of Auma Obama” by Branwen Okpako, a window into the African family of President Barack Obama and his father.and more »