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Teen does the haka at mom's college graduation. – Photo credit: Shay Ana|TikTok

Community, Joy, Popular

Teen performs emotional haka at mom’s college graduation in honor of her achievement

Jacalyn Wetzel

4/10/2023
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