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A Raisin In The Sun Chapter 1 Summary

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PER REPORTER: Daisy said she received a call from Maquesha in regards to her wanting to report that she may be evicted from her apartment, has no job, or means to care for her children due to her not being stable. She said Maquesha told her that she was in foster care once while she was growing up and currently lacks family support. However, she said Maquesha mentioned to her that mother (Andrieanna) and her brother (Maurice) both live with her and she has to care for them as well. Daisy said Maquesha told her that she can no longer take care of her mother, brother, or her children, and she said she would like to have her children placed in foster care. Daisey also mentioned that Maquesha told her that neighbors have told her when Andrieanna

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