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]

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Hearing her speak brought a tear to my eye.I will listen to Cowboy killer and not read the comments about her on the Tampa link. I'd rather have a tear in my eye than be pissed off about what people are saying. May she rest in peace.