DAYTON — Today is International Women’s Day, and yesterday, dozens of people came together to celebrate.
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The event, put on by Welcome Dayton in partnership with Dayton Metro Library and Mimai Valley Meals, recognized the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
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Attendees did hands-on crafts and art projects while sharing conversations with women of diverse backgrounds.
“So I came in here to volunteer for the art section of International Women’s Day because I want to be part of the community,” Silsila Miskinmal, a volunteer at the event, said.
International Women’s Day has been observed annually on March 8 since the early 1900’s.
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