Dayton is notable for its attempt to make itself an “immigrant-friendly city” through the establishment of Welcome Dayton, a policy and organization that tries to boost up the immigrant community while boosting up Dayton itself.
I aim to find ways in which the Turkish community have integrated to traditional American culture, as well as ways in which they have maintained traditional Turkish culture. I will also look at how Welcome Dayton has impacted this, either for better or worse.
I am working with Brooke Bryan at Antioch College in my efforts to interview members of the Turkish community, as well as those from various organizations, which will extend into my senior project.
