ancestors
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The tweens came down from Napa, Calif., to showcase their acrylic comic-strip painting featuring Mexican soccer player Alexis Vega, who channels his Mesoamerican ancestors when scoring the victory goal.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Since then, hundreds of thousands of Germans have searched the records for names of ancestors, well aware they may face unpleasant truths.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
"My ancestors came over from Scotland and started making ice cream in their kitchen," she said.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
“I still think our ancestors lived better lives. As long as there are animals to hunt and tubers to harvest, what else do I want?” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
“Never be ashamed of where you come from, or the stories your ancestors bring to you. Make them your own.”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
