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Anthony Foxx

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

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Anthony Foxx grew up in a family where his mother was unmarried, and he was cared for not only by her but also by his grandparents. This shows that his upbringing involved multiple generations supporting him together.

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