At 106 , Mary Marie Cooper has seen pivotal moments unfold in U.S. history . Atlanta , Georgia , resident Obama ` ` more powerful now that it 's the first black president '' What would she say to Obama ? She 'd just like to shake his hand . She co - founded a Girls Club for black youths , taught black residents to read .
At 106 , Ann Nixon Cooper has witnessed pivotal moments unfold in U.S. history . Atlanta , Georgia , resident sees `` more change now that it 's the first black president '' What would she say to Obama ? She 'd just like to shake his hand . She co-founded a Girls Club for black youths , taught community residents to read .