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more about #annnixoncooper PaintedTrollop: Ms. Cooper was born before women had the right to vote. The milestones this woman experienced are amazing. What a long, interesting life she lived! ... more » bluebears: I know this is technically off topic but Erma Henderson passed away last week. She was the first African American councilwoman in Detroit and just an ... more » la.donna.pietra: That's a lot of living. I have a hard time wrapping my brain around the sheer scope of change she saw. more » cowboy killer: Warning: don't read the comments at the Tampa link more » pantsless economist...access RESTORED: RIP, Ann Cooper! What a life... more » Daniele: She is a true testament to the fact that if something doesn't kill you, it will only make you stronger. Imagine the wisdom. I hope she put her memoi... more » Algernon: RIP Mrs. Cooper! more » topsy: Happy Birthday Miss Ann! Hope you live long enough to see the second black president. And the third. And the forth. And...well you get it. more » HollingsworthDevereaux: Happy Birthday, Mrs. Cooper! I was so thrilled that Obama mentioned her in his speech. I am actually pretty appalled that he would have the "audacity"... more » robot ninja spy: Dudes, my auntie lives down the street from her! She was like "You remember Ms. Cooper, don't you?" And I felt sad because I didn't. But she's awesome! more » hfree: Happy Birthday Ann! Today's my dad's b-day too! Time to celebrate. more » Jessi Ramsey: Bless her. Happy Birthday, Ann! more » musicpup: "I ain't got time to die, because I've got to see a black president." That is the best thing to say. Ever. Happy birthday, Ms. Nixon-Cooper! more » EkaterinaBallerina: Happy Birthday Ann!!! I would get you something but I already voted for Obama back in November and so I hope that's enough of a gift. more » morninggloria: Can I retroactively declare her my godmother? more » sportz.star: Turkey and the Price is Right? Can I come? Happy Birthday! more » mbprice: In 1902, the year of this woman's birth, the very first movie theater in the United States opened. Cuba became independent from the U.S. The first Ros... more » JessicaLovejoy: Laughing, riding, cornholing!: LOVE. THIS. WOMAN. more » Raspberry Swirly: What what! Can Miss Cooper invite me over? I am all about some turkey. more » nolongerinacubiclestillawhore: This warmed my cold hungover heart. more » -
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May She Rest In Peace: Black Centenarian Ann Nixon Cooper Dies
In her 107 years, Ann Cooper lived through the worst of segregation, watched Dr. King's dream move toward reality, cast her ballot for the first black president — and was mentioned in his victory speech. [Babble, Tampa Bay Times] -
#legends
Happy Birthday, Ann Nixon Cooper!
Today, Ann Nixon Cooper, whom we mentioned before Barack Obama spoke of her in his victory speech, turned 107 years old. More »
