Quote by Anthony Foxx

I was born to a single mom and raised by her and my grandparents.

I was born to a single mom and raised by her and my grandpar

Summary

This quote implies that the speaker was brought into the world by a mother who was not in a committed relationship. They were subsequently raised by this mother and their grandparents, implying that the grandparents also played a significant role in their upbringing. This short explanation highlights the speaker's familial background, indicating that they were raised in a non-traditional family structure with multiple generations contributing to their upbringing.

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