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Sonora Smart Dodd and a painting of her father, William Jackson Smart – Photo credit: Images via MyHeritage

Family, Fatherhood

How Father’s Day began when a tireless young woman honored her Civil War veteran single dad

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6/13/2025
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.

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