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His neighborhood’s known for violence. So he’s helping young filmmakers give it a new rep.

Maisha Z. Johnson

5/8/2018
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