At 114, a daughter of former slaves votes for Obama

latimes.com
Nov. 4, 2008
Gertrude Baines is the world's oldest person of African descent. She cast her ballot at a convalescent facility near USC. Gertrude Baines' 114-year-old fingers wrapped lightly over the ballpoint pen as she bubbled in No. 18 on her ballot Tuesday. Her mouth curled up in a smile. A laugh escaped....
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