Obama’s Grandmother Dies in Hawaii
Barack Obama's grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, who he says had a major role in bringing him up during his early years in Hawaii, died Sunday just before midnight in Honolulu. She was 86.
Barack Obama’s grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, who he says had a major role in bringing him up during his early years in Hawaii, died Sunday just before midnight in Honolulu. She was 86.
Strong Journalism, Rooted in TruthCNNPolitics.com:
Sen. Barack Obama’s grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, has died following a bout with cancer, Obama and his sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, said Monday.
She was 86.
“She was the cornerstone of our family, and a woman of extraordinary accomplishment, strength, and humility,” their statement said.
Truthdig remains committed to deep reporting that challenges power and brings hidden stories to the surface.
Support independent journalism.
Related Stories
Opinion
Clinton, Bush, Obama and Biden are living luxurious lives while largely AWOL from joining the existing but overwhelmed civic opposition.
Editorial Cartoons
Editorial Cartoons
TD Column
In a healthy party, losers get jettisoned and new leaders are given the reins.
Editorial Cartoons
Health & Wellness
The betrayal of trust by the institutions meant to protect Flint’s residents has made them cautious as they look to the future.
Opinion
Clinton, Bush, Obama and Biden are living luxurious lives while largely AWOL from joining the existing but overwhelmed civic opposition.
Editorial Cartoons
Editorial Cartoons
TD Column
In a healthy party, losers get jettisoned and new leaders are given the reins.
Editorial Cartoons
Health & Wellness
The betrayal of trust by the institutions meant to protect Flint’s residents has made them cautious as they look to the future.
You need to be a supporter to comment.
There are currently no responses to this article.
Be the first to respond.