SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Chef Niema DiGrazia, a talented West African culinary artist and beloved community figure, was honored by the Caddo Parish Commissioners for her victory on Food Network's Beat Bobby Flay.

In recognition of her achievement, they declared Saturday, June 7, 2025, 'Chef Niema DiGrazia Day' to celebrate her talent and impact.

"This moment is just not for me. It is for my community. It is for my family in Sierra Leone. It is for my friends. It is for women and men around the world who do not have hope. Like when I left Sierra Leone, I didn't know what I was going to do in America,"

"This resolution isn't just for me. It belongs to every young dreamer, every immigrant, every chef, and every supporter who has worked beside me on this journey. Thank you for making t

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