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"The Wave" demonstrates how easy it is to pull people into fascism. – Photo credit: Image by Elias from Pixabay

Education, History (Education), Popular

‘The Wave’ Afterschool Special from 1981 still holds up with its lessons about fascism

Annie Reneau

2/14/2025
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026