I grew up in a small town in a low-income family and was the only black kid in my elementary school. I felt like an outsider, and since I didn't know of LGBT people - much less LGBT black women - living happy, healthy, and successful lives, I didn't believe I could ever marry or have a child.
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"I grew up in a small town in a low-income family and was the only black kid in my elementary school. I felt like an outsider, and since I didn't know of LGBT people - much less LGBT black women - living happy, healthy, and successful lives, I didn't believe I could ever marry or have a child." — Lori Lightfoot #familyparenting
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I grew up in a small town in a low-income family and was the only black kid in my elementary school. I felt like an outsider, and since I didn't know of LGBT people - much less LGBT black women - living happy, healthy, and successful lives, I didn't believe I could ever marry or have a child. — Lori Lightfoot
About Lori Lightfoot
Lori Lightfoot was a Politician from United States (1962–present).
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This quote is attributed to Lori Lightfoot, a Politician from United States.
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Lori Lightfoot lived from 1962 – present.
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