Quote by Al Sharpton

I was raised by a single mother who made a way for me. She used to scrub floors as a domestic worker, put a cleaning rag in her pocketbook and ride the subways in Brooklyn so I would have food on the table. But she taught me as I walked her to the subway that life is about not where you start, but where you're going. That's family values.

I was raised by a single mother who made a way for me. She u

Summary

This quote highlights the profound impact a single mother had on the speaker's life. Despite facing financial challenges and working as a domestic worker, she prioritized her child's wellbeing by ensuring there was food on the table. Alongside her actions, she imparted a valuable lesson: what truly matters is not one's starting point in life but the ambition and determination to progress forward. This showcases the importance of resilience and the values taught within a family, extending beyond material circumstances and emphasizing the significance of personal growth and aspiration.

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By Al Sharpton

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