father

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Born in the U.S. to a Palestinian father and a Mexican mother, who left their countries escaping violence, Colette Ghunim is a child of displacement and migration.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Preston Arrington began renting land from his father in Sunflower County, Miss., a quarter-century ago to grow cotton and grains — becoming the fourth generation of his family to choose a career in the fields.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

But just before the credits roll comes a tribute: “This film is dedicated to Kelly, Jett, Ben and Ella, my mother and father, my brothers and sisters, all of whom are my life’s inspiration.”

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

He had trained with his father from an early age to master every possible permutation of getting a bucket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

‘Your father told you nothing about who you are. That’s right, isn’t it?’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver