LZ Granderson did n't know it growing up , but his family and neighborhood were poor . My mother and stepfather both held full-time jobs and it was n't unusual for them to work overtime . Granderson 's neighborhood 's work ethic was strong and his parents worked long , hard hours . Granderson : This country is great because of poor who worked hard and helped others . He grew up in a very wealthy area with many opportunities to help people.
LZ Granderson did n't know it growing up , but his family and neighborhood were poor . Granderson 's neighborhood 's work ethic was strong and his parents worked long , hard hours . Granderson : This country is great because of poor who worked hard and helped others . He grew up in a very wealthy area with many opportunities to help people.