She knew Martin Luther King Jr. when he was just a boy and was close with his mother . At 106 , Nat King Cole has witnessed pivotal moments unfold in Georgia history . Atlanta , U.S. , 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 .
At 106 , Nat King Cole has witnessed pivotal moments unfold in Georgia history . Atlanta , U.S. , 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 .