All her life, Virginia McLaurin has dreamed of the day she’d meet the nation’s first black president. The 106-year-old’s wish was granted this week [in February], when President Obama invited her to the White House to celebrate Black History Month. During a meet-and-greet with the president and first lady, the sprightly centenarian was so overcome with joy that she began dancing with the Obamas. “I am so happy!” she squealed, waving her cane in the air. “A black president, a black wife—and I’m here to celebrate black history!” Asked by President Obama for her secret to a long life, McLaurin replied, “Just keep moving!”
Taken from The Week magazine, March 4th edition.
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