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Posted by: Crown Mix« on: February 23, 2016, 07:16:49 AM »An African-American woman, Virgina McLaurin, has said her meeting with the United States’ President, Barack Obama, is a moment she has longed for in her life. The 106-year-old woman danced with Obama and the First Lady, Michelle, at the White House, saying she had thought she would never have the opportunity. A video that captured the meeting showed the woman flanked by the Obamas, as they danced with her and they conversed. She said she had come to celebrate Obama for making history as the first black President of the US. The video, posted on the White House Facebook page on Sunday, had more than 17 million views by Monday morning, VOA reports. McLaurin said, “I thought I would never live to get in the White House. I’m so happy. A black president …his black wife. I’m here to celebrate black history. That is what I’m here for. It is an honour.” The President, who was mesmerised by the woman’s dance, expressed his delight at hosting her. “She’s dancing at 106. We’re glad to have you here,” he said. Michelle, who was also thrilled by her dance,wished to be as strong as the visitor when shebecomes old.She said, “I wanna be like you when I grow up. We’re happy to have you here. We’re happy for you.”
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