At 108 Years Old, This Independent Black Woman Shares Her Tips For a Long, Fulfilling Life

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Susan Young Browne of Delaware has lived through the Civil Rights Movement, the invention of the internet and more. As a fiercely independent woman who lives alone, Browne knows a thing or two about life, and she’s sharing her five rules for living a long, fulfilling one. ”Her son, Jim Young, calls her “amazing” and strong—and it’s easy to see why. Feed Your Brain Every DaySusan Young Browne, DSU’s oldest living alumna, makes her entrance to her 108th birthday celebration escorted by her son James Young II. (Photo: Delaware State University)Beyond her daily routines, Browne keeps her mind sharp with puzzles, word games, and her favorite romance novels.