Sydney Dawes
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Of course, there was a lot of food involved in this part of the project. And every platter had its own story. I learned so much!
September 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Of course, there was a lot of food involved in this part of the project. And every platter had its own story. I learned so much!
And then there was Gulnaz. She shared not only how Ahiska Turks are creating home in Dayton, but also how sharing her culture with others brings her joy. www.daytondailynews.com/local/pizza-...
Pizza and the American journey: Making Dayton Home
For Gulnaz Makhmudova, cooking is a way of sharing both her culture and the story of her family’s pursuit of the American Dream.
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September 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
And then there was Gulnaz. She shared not only how Ahiska Turks are creating home in Dayton, but also how sharing her culture with others brings her joy. www.daytondailynews.com/local/pizza-...
And the family behind La Poblanita Mexican Market told me about the labor and patience that went into starting a business (and they also taught me how to properly eat tacos al pastor). www.daytondailynews.com/local/la-pob...
La Poblanita Mexican Market offers market, restaurant, community: Making Dayton Home
La Poblanita means “a little woman from Puebla” in Spanish. The business’ logo is the smiling face of the traditional “Maria” Mexican doll made with ribbons and cloth.
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September 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
And the family behind La Poblanita Mexican Market told me about the labor and patience that went into starting a business (and they also taught me how to properly eat tacos al pastor). www.daytondailynews.com/local/la-pob...
I talked to a mother and son who shared the story of how cooking traditional East African food has brought them closer together: www.daytondailynews.com/local/suppor...
Supporting community, honoring tradition through Rwandan cooking: Making Dayton Home
Far before SoSo Cuisine owner Solange Asingabona opened her restaurant, she was well-known among her friends and family for her cooking skills — she was often turned to as a caterer for special events...
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September 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I talked to a mother and son who shared the story of how cooking traditional East African food has brought them closer together: www.daytondailynews.com/local/suppor...
Imelda Ayala Ramos has multiple passions in life, but not many top folkloric dance and chiles rellenos (known to many Daytonians as stuffed peppers).
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Mexican grandmother shares culture through dance, service: Making Dayton Home
Imelda Ayala Ramos has multiple passions in life, but not many top folkloric dance and chiles rellenos (known to many Daytonians as stuffed peppers).
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July 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Imelda Ayala Ramos has multiple passions in life, but not many top folkloric dance and chiles rellenos (known to many Daytonians as stuffed peppers).
www.daytondailynews.com/local/mexica...
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Warfare in the Democratic Republic of Congo left Huber Heights pastor Desire Ntwayingabo little choice but to flee his home more than 15 years ago, saying goodbye to his time living with his family in the mountains.
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Desire and the American Dream: How a Congolese refugee embraced Dayton
Warfare in the Democratic Republic of Congo left Huber Heights Pastor Desire Ntwayingabo little choice but to flee his home more than 15 years ago, saying goodbye to his time living with his family in...
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July 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Warfare in the Democratic Republic of Congo left Huber Heights pastor Desire Ntwayingabo little choice but to flee his home more than 15 years ago, saying goodbye to his time living with his family in the mountains.
www.daytondailynews.com/local/desire...
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