Yet she believes her upbringing was different: "While it takes a village to raise most children, in my case, it took a whole city," she said.
When she was younger, Toshima lived with her grandmother, Pamela Porter, a county social worker, while her mother, Ronnette Cook, resided and worked in another state.
"I'm an only child, but I was raised by a lot of people," Toshima said. "Everyone in my grandmother's family became my family. Mom's 15 brothers and sisters, my aunts and...
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Toshima Cook - 2008-09-05 10:47:34
This young woman is Gods' child. She is brave, bright and highly self-motivated. She comes from a long line of Arnold family members which includes the Days, Goughs and Porters. A very close family who loves and embraces each other as well as the surronding community.
Keep up the great work Toshima!
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