checking biases

Don't judge a book by its cover. – Photo credit: Canva

Community, Culture, Joy, Pop Culture, Popular

A college student was fed up with a classmate taking his seat. Then he saw his own ignorance.

Upworthy Staff

4/30/2025
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