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And I come here as a daughter, raised on the South Side of Chicago - by a father who was a blue-collar city worker and a
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"And I come here as a daughter, raised on the South Side of Chicago - by a father who was a blue-collar city worker and a mother who stayed at home with my brother and me"

- Michelle Obama

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In this quote, Michelle Obama is explaining her background and upbringing. She identifies herself as a daughter, highlighting her function as a kid and her connection to her parents. She specifically mentions being raised on the South Side of Chicago, which is a traditionally working-class and primarily African American area. This suggests that she has a strong connection to her neighborhood and its worths. She then goes on to mention her moms and dads' occupations, with her father being a blue-collar city worker and her mom being a stay-at-home moms and dad. This highlights the hardworking and traditional worths that were instilled in her from a young age. Overall, this quote showcases the value of household and community in forming one's identity and worths.

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Michelle Obama This quote is written / told by Michelle Obama somewhere between January 17, 1964 and today. She was a famous First Lady from USA. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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