Durham Magazine May 2021

M AY 2021 D U R HAM M AG. COM

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THE YEAR OF THE WOMAN

Nearly 30 years ago, a remarkable number of women were elected to Congress.

That year was labeled The Year of the Woman and the term now notes standout election cycles for women. 2020 was such a year with Durham’s historic election of its first-ever all female Board of County Commissioners.

Veteran Commissioners Heidi Carter, Brenda Howerton. and Wendy Jacobs and newcomers Nida Allam and Nimasheena Burns, were sworn into office on December 3, 2020. State history was made as they are the first County Commission of all women in NC! The historic makeup of this Board, led by Chair Howerton and Vice Chair Jacobs, changes what leaders look like at the table while governing; however, in general, local elected officials continue to be males. According to the North Carolina Association of Counties, women make up less than a quarter of county seats at 22%. Underrepresentation of women is a challenge at many levels in public service. The Durham Board of County Commissioners has influenced the narrative regarding diversity in leadership – a trend to keep watching.

OTHER INTERESTING FACTS: Chair Howerton is the first Durham Commissioner to lead the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC).

Commissioner Allam is the first Muslim American woman elected to office in Durham and NC.

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contents WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT

54 Anabel Rosa Shareholder/partner, Offices of James Scott Farrin 56 Rachael Classi Founder and CEO, Tiny Earth Toys 58 Angelica Stroud Greene Battalion chief, Durham Fire Department 60 Elizabeth Turnbull Co-owner and bar director, COPA; senior editor and partner, Light Messages Publishing 62 Erin Kauffman Executive director, Durham Central Park 64 Dr. Priya Kishnani C.L. and Su Chen Professor of Pediatrics; Medical Director, YT and Alice Chen Pediatrics Genetics and Genomics Center; Chief of Medical Genetics & Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University Medical Center

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN MICHAEL SIMPSON

65 Susan Stewart Taylor Principal, Charles E. Jordan High School 66 Anna Jones Documentary filmmaker, “Chairman Jones – An Improbable Leader” 67 Heather Pownall Strategy consultant, (ISC)²; founder and CEO, The Confidence Labs 68 Jennings Brody ‘Shopkeep’ at Parker & Otis, Chet Miller, Tiny and Parker Paper Co. 70 Phyllis Coley CEO and publisher, Spectacular Magazine 72 Susan Amey President & CEO, Discover Durham

FEATURES

12 The Big Picture Staff photographer John Michael Simpson captures Durham in one shot 34 All Smiles A nonprofit changes the way low-income patients access oral health care 36 Our Top Dentists

DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS 6 Letter from the Editor

8 Go.See.Do. Our top events for May 18 In Her Words Tianna Spears honors the women who impacted her life 22 Noted 45 Dining Guide 52 What We’re Eating Dumplings at Sister Liu’s Kitchen 74 Home Team Advantage The Hogan family sought the help of local experts to renovate a Hope Valley house into their dream home 96 Wedding Tying the knot, Bull City-style

DURHAM INC. 88 Biz Briefs

91 Networking Take No Bull Women’s Series hosted by the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce 92 RTP’s Growing Class of Women Leaders Meet four women who continue to blaze the trail at science and technology companies

PEOPLE & PLACES

14 Groundbreaking of Lyons Farm Elementary School 15 Discover Durham’s Women’s History Month Virtual Panel 16 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina partner with Duke Athletics to distribute meals to the Durham Children’s Initiative 17 Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties’ Community Leaders Breakfast

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’ve got between five and a hundred things running through my mind at any given moment. A mental to-do list that sits atop of my physical to-do lists.

It’s also a race to get what’s swirling around my head done before it has to be written down. When that happens, I count them as successes.

We’ve all experienced the responsibilities that we assume, that seem to always fall our way. And it seems like during the past year, as the world was forced to slow or shut down, women were tasked with picking up more and more. The pandemic showed the desperate need for significant improvements to public policy and for corporations to better support working women and to shrink pay disparities. The mental load still weighs heavy. We shouldn’t be made to figure out how to “have it all.” But at the same time, I am so thoroughly impressed by our tenacity and resiliency.

This year, like the eight before it, we produced our annual women’s issue in which we highlight several truly incredible women who better our city every day. It’s always my favorite to put together because truly there is no shortage of women who belong on these pages. I love meeting, reconnecting and learning more about each one. I believe Heather Pownall, who’s featured on page 67, says it best: “Every woman who is living her life, showing up, giving what you got, doing the best you can, with good intentions – you are a woman of achievement.” So, my fellow women, consider your own achievements as you read these stories (starting on page 54) – because, if you’re anything like me, you probably don’t think on them enough and give yourself credit when it’s due.

Here, I’ll start by taking my own advice – this also happens to be our 100th issue of Durham Magazine, and I’ve been around for 80 of them. From fact checking our old hotel guides (I didn’t make many friends with front desk attendants back then) to the excruciatingly hard process of selecting the cover subject (each of our honorees deserves her own cover) and photo, I’ve got to say I’m proud of the work I’ve put in, and I’m privileged to share it with the city I live in and love.

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Walk for the Animals MAY 29 Animal Protection Society of Durham

presents its annual fundraiser online again this year. Participants are encouraged to take their pets for a walk anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and post a photo or video of the walk on social media using the hashtag #WalkWithMe2021.

There will also be entertainment, live updates, raffles and more.

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Full Frame Documentary Film Festival JU N E 2 - 6

This four-day event dedicated to nonfiction cinema enters its 24th year of welcoming filmmakers and film lovers to the Bull City. Guests for this year’s dynamic virtual event will be able to stream not only films, but also panel discussions and filmmaker Q&A’s.

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Zakir Hussain & Masters of Percussion MAY 8

The Grammy-award winning Indian tabla master performs alongside his ensemble of percussionists during this Duke Performances’ virtual concert, the final of its “The Show Must Go Online!” season. Collaborators from diverse South Asian traditions take the stage and stretch the boundaries of musical imagination through rarely heard rhythms and melodies.

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Family Fitness Frenzy M AY 2 0

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hosts a bodyweight exercise class at Old North Durham Park for families of all fitness levels. Each move can be modified, making it easy for everyone to join in the fun.

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hosts the 13th annual community road race, which takes runners on a hilly, scenic course through downtown’s American Tobacco Campus, Trinity Park and Old North Durham neighborhoods. Participants can join the race in person on June 5 or virtually at a more convenient time.

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Triangle Rising Stars MAY 20 Durham Performing Arts Center showcases

talented high school musical theater students from local high schools during a virtual competition hosted by “American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken.

Students sent in videos of themselves singing, dancing and acting, and the top 20 submissions were invited to record a solo and group number that will air during the virtual ceremony.

Triangle Rising Stars Best Actor and Actress winners each receive a $1,000 scholarship and are invited to compete in the virtual National High School Musical Theatre Awards competition in late June/early July 2021.

Bimbé Cultural Arts Celebration MAY 15

hosts this drive-in event celebrating African and African American culture at Durham County Memorial Stadium.

Guests can sign up for time slots to listen to concerts and speakers from their vehicles. Don’t forget to swing by one of the on-site food trucks!

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This fundraiser features exactly what you would expect to see at a pageant – talent, costumes and interviews – as well as advocacy for a local watershed, creativite performances, wordplay and many beaver-inspired characters.

Since 2005, the pageant has raised money in support of the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association, an organization dedicated to protecting the 20-mile water source and its wildlife. The event remains virtual for the second year, but voters can stream the pageant and pitch in $5 per vote for their favorite beaver contestant.

Back to the Theatre M AY 2 6 The Carolina Theatre

hosts a fundraiser to support its reopening efforts after an extended closure during the pandemic.

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Brighter Days Ahead I moved to Durham last fall.

I love my new home, though I haven’t been able to get the full experience with many businesses and events still impacted by the pandemic.

I wanted to capture the city that I have grown to enjoy. After what seemed like a month of rain in February, the sky finally opened up to a great sunset.”

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Lyons’ Legacy

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Durham Public Schools leadership celebrated the groundbreaking

of Lyons Farm Elementary School on Scott King Road on March 10.

They were joined by the Durham County Board of Commissioners and surviving members of the Lyon family, who once owned the 50-plus acres of land at the school’s site. The Lyons leased portions of it out to tobacco farmers, fought throughout Reconstruction to keep their land, and were one of many African American families who contributed to the growth and economic opportunities in Durham. Lyons Farm Elementary School is slated to open August 2022.

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1 Reginald Lyon, Phyllis Johnson-Wiggins, Herbert Butler – holding a picture of her parents, Eddie M. Lyon and Eula Lyon, at the closing of the farm’s purchase in 1946 – Ronald Lyon and John Lyon.

2 DPS Superintendent Pascal Mubenga.

3 DPS Board of Education Member Jovonia Lewis and Chair Bettina Umstead.

4 DPS Chief Communications Officer Chip Sudderth.

5 Durham County Commissioners Chair Brenda Howerton.

6 Durham County Commissioner Heidi Carter, Jovonia Lewis, DPS Board of Education Member Natalie Beyer, Bettina Umstead, Brenda Howerton, DPS Board of Education Vice Chair Mike Lee, DPS Board of Education Member Frederick Xavier Ravin III and Pascal Mubenga.

Wonder Women

presented a virtual panel on March 24 in honor of Women’s History Month, which highlighted five entrepreneurial women from our community. Discover Durham public relations Clockwise from top left: Areli Barrera de Grodski, Veda Gilbert, Monica R. Edwards, Tiffany Griffin, Claudia Cooper and Melissa Katrincic. manager Veda Gilbert moderated as attendees discussed their businesses, their products and how “We’ve concentrated our marketing on our drive market, and it’s they remained resilient in the face of the pandemic. been very successful for us,” said Morehead Manor co-owner and Areli Barrera de Grodski, co-owner and head coffee roaster at innkeeper Monica R. Edwards.

Little Waves Coffee Roasters and Cocoa Cinnamon, shared, “We’ve “We’re finally stabilizing,” Bright Black Owner and Founder been depending on the roastery to keep us afloat because the cafe sales have gone down so much. … People are still consuming coffee, Tiffany Griffin said. “We can see the horizon for being able to secure production space ... we’ve partnered with the city to support our maybe no longer in cafes, but there’s still a market for it. It’s just hiring ... and we’re right on the verge of being able to launch our been [about] trying to think outside the box and keep our business second collection, which is capturing Black music through scent afloat.” form, which is coming this summer.”

“The pandemic, I think, will have a silver lining to it,” said “I never intended to open a bar during a pandemic,” said Durham Claudia Cooper, co-founder and owner of Guglhupf Bakery, Café Distillery President, CEO and co-founder Melissa Katrincic of her & Biergarten. “It’s brought us a lot closer together as staff. ... It new bar, Corpse Reviver Bar & Lounge. “But I’m really grateful to the was satisfying in strange ways, [it] just really show[ed] how much local community that they have come out and supported us.” people will hold together to make something work.”

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina teamed up with Duke Athletics on March 11 to distribute meals with Durham Children’s

Initiative, which creates a services pipeline for children and families in

Durham to drive success from birth to college or career at local and system levels. This collaboration is an extension of Blue Cross NC’s meal delivery efforts to address food security throughout the state. As of early February, BCBSNC delivered more than 16,000 meals to people who need them most with help from its partners. “Duke is proud to participate in this endeavor with supreme appreciation for the Durham Children’s Initiative and its efforts to provide for our communities,” said Kevin White, vice president and director of athletics at Duke University.

1 Duke Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach Winston Gandy and Duke Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kara Lawson loading meals. 2 Duke Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach Winston Gandy, Durham Children’s Initiative Vice President of Programming Josephe Featherstone, the Duke Blue Devil, Blue Cross NC Sponsorship Marketing & Activation Manager Burt Jenkins, Blue Cross NC Director of Community Engagement and Marketing Activation Cheryl Parquet, Blue Cross NC Community & Diversity Engagement Program Manager Melissa Biediger and Duke Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kara Lawson.

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The Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties, a nonprofit women’s organization of approximately 500 members, hosted its virtual Community Leaders Breakfast on March 26.

The presentation highlighted volunteers in the community and their experiences from the past year in addition to how JLDOC furthers its mission of improving the community through voluntarism. Root Causes’ Wellnest Housing Support Program and Fresh Produce Program were also featured; leaders in that organization explained what they do, how JLDOC assisted them in supplying volunteers and raising funds and supplies, and steps for the future. “While the past year was so defined by devastation and loss, because of my involvement in the various food assistance initiatives, I’m also going to look back on the past year as one of the most purposeful and significant years of my life where I was able to be part of a solution, meeting the needs and hopefully bringing hope to families,” JLDOC member Amy Jones shared during the event.

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2 State Senator Natalie Murdock. 3 Root Causes Fresh Produce Program Co-Manager Jason Lee. 4 JLDOC Member Amy Jones.

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To the Women I Love

BY TIAN N A SPEARS

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y grandmother was everything. Almeda Adrienne Clavon was born in 1916 in South Carolina, the ninth of 10 children. She was raised in Detroit and was a well-known athlete.

In 1934 she attended Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina, on a full academic and athletic scholarship for basketball and tennis. She was a shooting guard on the women’s basketball team, which remained undefeated in the four years she attended.

Almeda started her teaching career in Asheville, North Carolina, where she met my grandfather, Arthur Eugene Spears Jr. My Tianna and her grandmother Almeda grandfather in the late ’90s at her grandparents’ house on Red Oak Avenue. returned from

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overseas after WWII, and my grandparents had three children – Arthur Eugene Spears III, H. Michael Spears and Judith.

My grandmother went on to teach at J.A. Whitted high school and Brogden Junior High School in Durham. One of my favorite stories is about how my grandmother raised money from 1959 to 1962 to take her Black and brown students to see the Harlem Globetrotters at Dorton Arena in Raleigh.

My grandfather worked as an accountant for North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company for 48 years. The legacy that the two left behind still lives on in Durham, on Parrish Street (Black Wall Street), near Hayti and on Red Oak Avenue. My grandparents were married for 58 years.

The stories passed down are stories that live deep within me, and that is what gives me strength.

When I was younger, I wanted to be strong in the way that my grandmother was strong. I was 7 years old when my grandfather left this Earth and 8 when my grandmother passed away. My mother told me I could wear whatever I wanted to the funeral. I chose the yellow dress my grandmother bought me. I still remember my mother explaining that I didn’t have to only wear black to funerals: “What do you think your grandmother would wear?” My little brother, Michael Spears, cousin Arthur Eugene Spears IV and I played in the grass outside of the funeral at B. N. Duke Auditorium on the campus of North

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gave a speech and wiped away tears while he held his notes written on yellow sticky notes; there was always a notepad tucked into a back pocket. I think my mother, NancyLee Spears, sang “Amazing Grace.”

My mother is from Portland, Oregon, and there are different worlds in the miles separating Portland ABOVE Tianna’s grandfather Arthur and Durham. My Eugene Spears Jr., cousin Wendy mother taught me Spears, cousin Almeda Hobbs, cousin Earl Hobbs, uncle Arthur compassion, kindness, Eugene Spears III, grandmother empathy and patience.

Almeda Spears and aunt Judy She taught me grace.

Hobbs Thorpe. RIGHT Tianna She gave me songs, her and her mom, NancyLee Spears, guitar, journals, short in Los Angeles in 1993. stories, phrases and a way of being that I still am unable to explain. My mother trans, conservative and represented all taught me how to navigate and take up the many intersections of life. They were space anywhere around the world. all musician friends from The Know My mother let me read Harry Potter Bookstore – a writer, a yoga teacher, a books with little objection. When Black healer, a friend with bright blue hair. All parents in the South became overly had different professions. Some hated concerned that J.K. Rowling was exposing their jobs and approached life sarcastically young children to witchcraft, my mother – they gave the best advice. Others were asked if I believed in Harry Potter. I told living out their passions as small business her no, and she looked at me, an 11-yearowners. Some had tattoos and nose rings old sitting there engrossed in a 400-page and cursed a lot. Some chose not to have novel, and laughed. She knew I was lying. children. Some spoke other languages.

She never asked again, even though Some allowed me to call them by their my friends and I stole brooms to play first name. Some prayed to one God, Quidditch in the backyard. some to a few gods, and others believed in Dear Mom, thank you for always letting nothing but themselves. me be myself.

In no particular order, there was My mother introduced me to Hortense McClinton (who was always her eclectic friends who were gay, Mrs. McClinton to me), Wendy Spears, multicultural, lesbian, Muslim, liberal, Judy Hobbs Thorpe, Marilyn Disco Turner,

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Julie Turner, Immaculate Ngera,

Tricia Molina, Julia Alston

and so many other wonderful women who impacted my upbringing. Some told me about their lives in English, other women told me their darkest secrets in Spanish.

All these women were given a different hand of cards to play in which race, age, class, gender, nationality, sexuality and other factors intersect at various crossings. And I love them all.

As we grow older, we realize that we are an abstract of countless experiences – of what we had and what we wanted to be, of who we are and who we are growing to be. As a young woman, I begin to define womanhood in all its intricacies and challenges. What is the life I want to live, a life that I will be proud of ? I want to be known as a kind and genuine woman, someone true to her word and heart. In my growth, I give myself grace, which I learn to give to others.

“Tianna,” I imagine my grandmother would tell me now. “ You keep blazing trails.

You will face heartache and extraordinary joy.

Such is life.”

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as rust, mold urleaks, city lost MaryAnn Black, a community and lack of heating leader remembered for her warmth, grace are issues that andalleagerness to listen, in March 2020. residents in low-income MaryAnn accomplished much over the course of her housing says life: She recently started afaced, private clinical social work practice Atinuke Diver, the executive and, in 1994, was named “Social Worker of the Year” director of Durham CAN by both the state and the (Congregations, Associations National Association of Social and Neighborhoods).

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She served on the are living in “conditions Durham County Board of that many of us would Commissioners for 12find years, not only intolerable and eight of which she served as inhumane, alsoShe a threat the board’sbut chair. was to health,” Atinuke says, elected to the N.C. House of which is why demanding Representatives in 2017. In each accountability around chronic of these endeavors, colleagues repair issues in low-income admired her collaborative skills housing communities is one and desire to help others.

But of Durham CAN’s priorities. perhaps the work she is best “Severe housing problems” known for, and that displays her as established by the Healthy character to the fullest, is the North Carolina Task Force work she did with Duke Health.

2030, such maintenance, are a social determinant While on as thepoor county board, of health. oversaw Housing falls under the umbrella of physical MaryAnn the leasing environmental factors, which account for 10% of the of Durham Regional Hospital impact on health outcomes to the Duke Health system. – length and quality of life – according to the Task Force’s Dr. Ralph Snyderman, DukeJanuary 2020 report. “Homes have always been an essential Health’s President/CEO at the component of wellness,” says John Killeen of DataWorks NC,PHOTO “for BY individuals and time, was impressed by her BRIANA BROUGH communities as well.” thorough decision-making “Housing costs, or no haveto a process. Not onlyhousing did she quality work with thehousing community dramatic and direct outcome says determine if the lease shouldon bepeople’s sold, thehealth,” community Peter Skillern, executive director of Reinvestment also trusted her judgement. In 2002, Dr. Snyderman Partners, an agencytoactive and now community recruited MaryAnn whatin is housing now known as the development. Reinvestment Partners currently provides

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MaryAnn continued to emphasize community collaboration in her time with Duke. “MaryAnn stressed the importance of working with people in the community – not in or on, but with the community,” says Kimberly Monroe, one of MaryAnn’s colleagues at the Office of Community Health. “By … meeting people where they are, it is possible to achieve a common goal.”

As a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, a ladies literary tea book club and an avid Durham Performing Arts Center attendee, MaryAnn was equal parts encourager and leader. One of her most notable safe housing for the homeless and those transitioning out achievements within Duke of rehabilitation programs through Health wasthe theHotel seriestoofHome health project. It provides 32 rooms at the Carolina Duke Inn, summits she initiated, which where people can recuperate on their way faith to permanent brought together leaders, housing – just one example in the very broad government officials,scope healthof solutions to folks findingcare affordable places to live. “Within workers and community that [issue of] affordablemembers. housing is“It a variety of different is important needs,” Peter says, such that as transitional housing or specific organizations involve health needs of one population. people who may be affected by the decisions it makes are another issue that Durham seeks orEvictions programs that are developed,” KimberlyCAN explains. to address.

“There were folks like Durham Human MaryAnn worked tirelessly to facilitate such involvement.

Relations Commission and Legal Aid [of North Her spirit is the embodiment of collaboration.

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“And the lack of community supportis premiered on WRAL-TV. The half-hour documentary and theby severing of neighborhood thatLena results hosted WRAL News anchor andbonds reporter Tillett from an eviction can also have health impacts,” Peter and includes testimonials from family, friends and adds.

In 2020, the Citywho of Durham support community members were allincreased positivelyits impacted of the Eviction Diversion Program to $500,000.

by MaryAnn. The film reveals MaryAnn’s support of The COVID-19 pandemic hasPark only exacerbated the the development of the Lyon Clinic and her stress and possible health impacts of an eviction. involvement in the establishment of the Holton “You can’t stay home if you don’t haveThe one,” Peter says. is Community Resource Center. documentary Durham CAN seeks to increase housing stability by available for on-demand viewing on wraldocumentary. supporting to and placeAmazon a moratorium com, Apple efforts TV, Roku Fire. on eviction, including North Carolina’s former Chief JusticeofCheri The community has shown an outpouring grief Beasley’s order to halt eviction hearings and emergency and gratitude for MaryAnn since her passing, including orders to stayfrom all pending evictions and create new these words friend and colleague Steve a Toler. mediation program for evictions. “[MaryAnn] reminded me a lot of another Durham Durham CAN also focuses on low-income housing leader, Josephine Dobbs Clement, in her passion for landlords’ “accountability around redevelopment,” serving others and her kind, positive way in dealing Atinuke says. Steve “The Durham Housing Authority, [for of with people,” says. “I will miss her and her way instance] has a plan to redevelop of its properties bringing people of differing views all together.

I pray her over the next decade,” she explains, “and been spirit will inspire us to help Durham reachwe’ve its potential.” pushing to see radical transparency around that.” This MaryAnn’s emphasis on community involvement redevelopment will occur through the Rental Assistance and empowerment lives on in other Durham-based Demonstration John of DataWorks NC health projects.Program.

She dedicated herself to helping explains that the program began in order “to children through her work as a social workerget at private money involved to start maintaining [public housing] Duke and while serving in the state legislature.

While properties.

The lack of investment in theRep. maintenance working in the N.C. General Assembly, MaryAnn of local public properties most visible Black and Rep.housing Josh Dobson wereisrecognized forintheir places like McDougald Terrace, which has repeatedly work advocating for children’s rights. MaryAnn was a failed for HB years.

“We have a very persistent stronginspections supporter for 882, a bill that supports the and prevalent problem of unhealthy housing,” early childhood education workforce was passed in an John says. vote in the N.C. House of Representatives. unanimous Durham CAN is working to shed together light on maintenance Henry Ford once said, “Coming is a issues and make progress toward eviction reform beginning; keeping together is progress; working and accountability.

“Our health as a community together is success.”

MaryAnn’s legacy is about is interdependent,” Atinuke says, stressing affordable bringing people together to make thingsthat better.

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$4,767.83 for People’s Alliance – which focuses on creating a just and equitable society in Durham – during the Maud 2.23 virtual run/walk and strength workout on Feb. 23. More than 400 people across 21 states and 63 cities participated in the event. The virtual event acted as a remembrance of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery on Feb. 23, 2020, in Brunswick, Georgia. “The goal of Maud 2.23 was to create awareness of the indignities that are suffered daily by people of color,” says Together We Stand NC founder Tyrone Irby.

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and culture organizations to assist in their recovery and reentry post-pandemic. More than $52,000 of the money raised benefits the Durham Arts Council, which is helmed by Executive Director Sherry DeVries (pictured).

The event featured performances from local and national talents, including Durham’s Branford Marsalis, addressed the impact of COVID-19 on the arts and highlighted the missions of local arts councils in the Triangle.

You can watch artists’ clips on DAC’s YouTube channel.

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United Way of the Greater Triangle, in

partnership with Lyft, launched a new program in late March called Ride United NC to help underserved residents get to COVID-19 vaccine appointments across the state. The campaign, which is made possible by initial investments totaling more than $400,000 from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, Coastal Credit Union and Duke Energy along with initial coordination support from the state Department of Transportation, hopes to provide access to 100,000 round-trip rides across all 100 counties and is currently accepting donations to support efforts.

WHAT AN HONOR

Mike Jones was awarded one of five $5,000

Sub Abover grants from Jersey Mike’s Subs in recognition of his efforts to make a difference in the local community through The Guru School, a basketball skills training program and youth center that provides free tutoring, meals and a safe space to hang out after school for students.

The Golden Girls, a Girls on the Run of the Triangle neighborhood team, completed their Community Impact Project at the end of last season by gathering donations for Orange County Animal Services. “They wrote letters to each house in the neighborhood asking for donations of food, treats and toys for dogs and cats and let them know the date and time they planned to collect them, asking for donations to be placed out on porches,” says Jamie Botta, communications & outreach manager for GOTR.

Pauli Murray was listed in Oprah Daily’s “25 Civil Rights Leaders of Past and Present” in January. Pauli was an author, lawyer, women’s rights activist, the first Black person to earn a doctorate of law degree from Yale and the first Black woman to be ordained an Episcopal priest. She cofounded the Congress of Racial Equality and the National Organization for Women in 1966 alongside many notable feminists at the time and was appointed to President John F. Kennedy’s Committee on Civil and Political Rights.

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Local filmmaker LeRhonda ManigaultBryant’s short film “death. everything. nothing.” was selected in March to be included in the 30th annual Aspen Shortsfest 2021. LeRhonda wrestles with her mother’s impending death in the film and uses maternal loss to capture the heartache and inevitability of death’s grip on human life. In doing so, she reveals the unsettling dynamics of confronting parental death when separated by distance, time and a global pandemic.

IN MEMORIAM Kathi Beratan, 64, died

on March 21. She was a passionate volunteer and supporter of the Ellerbe Creek

Watershed Association

as well as You Can Vote, which recently honored her with their first named Civic Fellowship. “You may not have known Kathi,” the latter organization shared in an email, “but you likely benefited from her work that helped you register and educate voters.” The Kathi Beratan Fellowship will be awarded annually to a North Carolina college student and returning You Can Vote Civic Fellow who shows outstanding commitment to and demonstration of You Can Vote’s core values.

ECWA also shared a tribute for Kathi, who was instrumental in creating the vision for the city’s South Ellerbe Restoration Project

died on March 25.

Paul was a Duke

University Department of Music professor

and conductor of the

Duke University Wind Symphony from 1951

to 1988. He organized and led the Wind Symphony’s semester-long programs in Vienna, Austria, throughout the ’70s and ’80s.

“Even after his retirement, Paul was a vocal advocate for the Wind Symphony, especially when the department needed to be reminded of its once and future potential in our musical life,” says Jonathan Bagg, chair of the music department. “He kept a watchful, supportive eye from his place in the brass section of the ensemble until only a few years ago.”

IN OUR SCHOOLS

Duke University was awarded $3.75 million by

The Duke Endowment in March to support new and existing arts-related initiatives on campus and in the community. The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University will expand and support underrepresented artists and artists of color through new exhibitions and projects. “Arts and culture programs are perhaps the most deeply affected by COVID-19, and they will take the longest to recover,” says Vice Provost for the Arts John Brown. “Understanding this – and knowing Duke can lead in sustaining and supporting arts on campus, in Durham and beyond – means this grant comes at a particularly important juncture.”

Five Durham Academy seniors formally committed in February to compete in college athletics next year. Gavin Schulz will play lacrosse at Franklin & Marshall College; John Donovan III will play lacrosse at Gettysburg College; Toby Harris will play basketball at Brandeis University; Scott West will play baseball at Worcester Polytechnic Institute; and Katherine Lantzy will play field hockey at Middlebury College.

Durham Spirits Company owner Katie

Coleman was named a new chef within

Durham Technical Community College’s

Culinary Arts & Hospitality program in late March. Katie is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America and spent the past 15 years cooking all over the world.

NEW RELEASES Jessamyn Stanley

releases her second book, “Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance,” on June 22. In a series of autobiographical essays, Jessamyn explores selflove, body positivity, race, sexuality and more through the lens of an authentic yoga practice. Jessamyn was named one of The Root magazine’s Most Influential African Americans in 2020 and was honored as a Durham Magazine Woman of Achievement in 2016.

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and an adamant Beaver Queen Pageant volunteer: “We certainly will miss Kathi, but are more committed than ever to continue and grow the work that she cared so much about – improving water quality, building climate change resiliency, connecting people to nature, and advocating for a greener and more equitable Durham.”

Author Darren Farrell released the children’s book “Dandelion Magic” on April 20.

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together to create an illustrative, crafts-focused book around dandelions. The book is available at local stores, including The Regulator Bookshop, in addition to Amazon.

The Hayti Heritage Center is a cultural arts and arts education venue that has served historic Hayti and the broader Durham community since 1975. Artists of color provide visual and performing arts programs and walking tours, and facility rentals are offered year-round.

Durham-based company American Revolution Tour of North Carolina published an online guide in March detailing more than 90 sites around the state related to the American Revolution and Regulators of North Carolina, a vigilance society dedicated to fighting exorbitant legal fees and the corruption of appointed officials. “Sadly, nothing major happened in modern Durham during the Revolution – Cornwallis came nowhere near Cornwallis Road – but we do make a cameo as a campsite used by colonial Gov. William Tryon in his march against the Regulators in 1771,” says AmRevNC.com’s Jim Morgan.

The guide covers battles, protests and personal heroism, including those of women and minorities.

ON THE MOVE

Longtime New York Times journalist and columnist Frank Bruni and Stephen Buckley, a veteran editor and educator who worked at The Washington Post, Tampa Bay Times and the Poynter Institute, will both teach journalism and public policy as Eugene C. Patterson Professors of the Practice of Journalism and Public Policy at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy starting July 1. Both will join the DeWitt Wallace Center for Media and Democracy, Duke’s hub for journalism education in the Sanford School.

Carrie Heinonen was named president and CEO

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Denis Simon was named executive director of the Center for

Innovation Policy at Duke Law in March. Denis returns to Durham

after a five-year term as executive vice chancellor of Duke Kunshan University in Jiangsu, China.

Durham City Council named Wanda Page as

permanent city manager, effective March 15. The appointment follows Wanda’s six-month term as interim city manager. Wanda has worked for the City of Durham since 1987, when she started as a senior

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of the Museum of Life and Science effective April 26. Carrie most recently served as the director and CEO of the Museum of Northern Arizona. Under her leadership, MNA doubled its scientific research efforts and opened a new Native Peoples gallery cocurated by members of the 10 tribes of the Colorado Plateau.

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staff accountant. “This is an opportunity of a lifetime – to lead an organization that I truly love that serves the needs of a community that I truly love,” Wanda says. “While recovery from the economic and personal effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has been my strong focus over the past six months, other issues the city faces, like many other cities across the country, are just as complex. Creating a safer community continues to be high on my list, and effective solutions must involve constant innovation and a broad range of collaborators and partners.”

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the grandmother of Girls on the Run of the Triangle member Adaora Spector, was confirmed as directorgeneral of the World

Trade Organization in February, becoming the first woman and the first African to lead the global trade body. Ngozi’s appointment has been hailed as a significant achievement by people in her home country of Nigeria and across the world.

leaders who have a strong interest in ensuring that Durham has alternative options available, beyond just the criminal legal system, to promote community safety.”

Durham Community Land Trustees announced

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its 2021 incoming board members in March: Kimberly Williams, Laura Freiderich, Rita McDaniel, Marie Hunter and Rochelle Araujo.

Xavier Cason joined Marcia Owen to co-chair

the Durham Community Safety and Wellness Task Force in late March. Xavier is director of community schools and school transformation at the Durham Public Schools Foundation, and Marcia is a longtime community justice advocate. Mayor Steve Schewel says he’s “excited [that] we have built a task force with thoughtful community stakeholders and

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opened on April 2 in the Renaissance Center. The Black-, veteran- and woman-owned company offers 15 creative backgrounds and photo opportunities. Owners Faith Jones and Lester Canidy are pictured above.

After a yearlong closure due to COVID-19, Sarah P. Duke Gardens announced its phased reopening, which began April 1. Phase 1 only allows Duke University students, faculty

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and staff who have completed symptom monitoring and have a timed ticket and Duke ID to access the gardens. “We are delighted at the prospect of sharing the beauty and serenity of Duke Gardens with visitors again,” says Bill LeFevre, executive director at Sarah P. Duke Gardens. As of press time, there is no set date for later phases.

Chip, in March. It’s unclear exactly when

The Museum of Durham History opened its doors for the first time since the start of the pandemic on April 16. It also unveiled a new exhibit, “From Tobacco Market to Innovation Hub: Durham’s Central Park Neighborhood,” which examines changes through the eyes of those who lived and worked there. The museum is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chip died, but staff saw an empty shell in July 2020 next to a small inlet just off the boardwalk in the Explore the Wild exhibit.

The shell was confirmed as Chip’s on March 4, 2021. According to park naturalist Greg Dodge, Chip was one of the largest sliders in the wetlands and, as far as he knew, one of the oldest. “She’s the largest slider I’ve measured, coming in at 11 ⅞ inches from front of shell to back,” Greg says. “Chip was a familiar sight out on the wetlands. Many people, both staff and visitors alike, have seen and recognized her throughout the years. It was always a pleasure, and reassuring, to see her out basking for the first time each season. … She will not be forgotten.”

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IN OTHER NEWS

Museum of Life and Science announced the

passing of its beloved resident slider turtle,

The City of Durham Transportation Department announced the launch of its

Better Bus Project, a $1.5 million initiative

funded by the Durham County Transit Plan, in March. The project focuses on sidewalk, bus stop and street improvements that enhance the GoDurham bus riding experience by providing safe pedestrian access, comfort and service at bus stops. For more information on the initiative, which will be completed over the next 12 months, visit durhamnc.gov/4372/ GoDurham-Better-Bus-Project.

Durham Arts Council postponed its signature

outdoor arts festival CenterFest until Sept.

17-18, 2022, out of an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to support local artists and help boost their artwork sales later in the fall, DAC will expand this year’s annual Durham Art Walk Holiday Market scheduled for Nov. 20-21, 2021, which will also include music, local food trucks and downtown tours and restaurant promotions.

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• 2022 K-12 Education Grant Program: Application period: March 1-March 15, 2022 Pre-application conversations: February 1-February 28, 2022

Mary Duke Biddle established the foundation in 1956, following the philanthropic example set by her family’s investments in Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and numerous other charitable organizations. Today, MDBF supports K-12 education nonprofits that promote student success and learning and offer high-quality arts instruction for underserved students. In addition, MDBF supports cultural organizations in recognition of the vital role of the arts in creating strong, vibrant communities. Duke University also receives support.

Brag Lines In 2021, MDBF anticipates awarding $800,000 in grants to support K-12 education, the arts, and COVID-19 relief. Go to mdbf.org for specific funding goals, eligibility criteria, grant amounts, and application guidelines. In 2020, the foundation responded to the COVID-19 crisis by awarding $225,000 to support K-12 students, artist relief funds and arts organizations, and community-based relief efforts, in addition to $575,000 in its regular grantmaking programs.

Get in Touch!

919-493-5591 info@mdbf.org mdbf.org

A Sampling of Recent Grants • Chatham Education Foundation, Pittsboro • El Vínculo Hispano/The Hispanic Liaison, Siler City • Student U, Durham • TheGifted Arts, Raleigh • Walltown Children’s Theatre, Durham • The ArtsCenter, Carrboro • Hayti Heritage Center, Durham • Hillsborough Arts Council, Hillsborough • NorthStar Church of the Arts, Durham • Women’s Theatre Festival, Raleigh

Special Advertising Section Our local nonprofits, how they support the community and how you can get involved

Our Mission

St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation’s mission is preserving and advancing the heritage and culture of historic Hayti and the African American experience through programs that benefit the broader community locally, nationally and globally.

Wish List

Help us celebrate the 130th anniversary of historic Hayti, which opened in 1891 as St. Joseph’s African Methodist Episcopal Church, founded by Rev. Edian and Molly Markham. Your contributions will help support our wish list: • STE(A)M programs for youth • Upgraded Chuck Davis Dance Emporium floor • Commemorative outdoor monument • More support for local artists of color • Safe Routes to Parks Project Part II

Background

The Hayti Heritage Center is a cultural arts and arts education venue located near the heart of downtown Durham. The Center was built in 1891 as St. Joseph African Methodist Episcopal Church and was integral to the faith community. It was also central to the community activism for which Durham was known, especially on the heels of Jim Crow segregation. The Center is part of the once thriving, economically sustained district that was dubbed “Black Wall Street” by Booker T. Washington, and since 1975 has been a cultural hub for Durham and the African American community.

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The historic Performance Hall has virtually flawless acoustics and is an intimate space that seats up to 400. Hayti offers core programs in visual and performing arts including African dance and drumming, the Heritage Film Festival, artist exhibitions, a music series and the Jambalaya Soul Poetry Slam/Spoken Word Team. Hayti offers historic tours that help preserve her heritage. Hayti inspires all generations with shared stories about her rich heritage, vibrant present and bright future. Over 59,000 visitors are greeted annually. We love this place!

Upcoming Events

Hayti continues to offer virtual programming and will gradually move to limited in-person events. Follow us on social media and on our website for details and updates on these and other programs. Email info@hayti.org • African Dance Classes Mondays 6:30pm – 7:30pm • Jambalaya Soul Poetry Slam/ Spoken Word Events - Monthly every 3rd Saturday evening • April: Piano & A Poet - Jazz and poetry performances • May: Jazz Series - Tributes to jazz legends continue • June: Don’t Stop the Music - Black Music Month performances • July: BaoBao Summer Institute Virtual conference of music educators • Fall concerts - TBD

Get in Touch!

Hayti Heritage Center 804 Fayetteville St. Durham, NC 27701 919-683-1709 hayti.org info@hayti.org

Special Advertising Section Our local nonprofits, how they support the community and how you can get involved

Wish List • Learn about the value of investing in young children – the return is incredible and lasts for generations (first2000days.org) • Sponsor Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library – $35/ year provides 12 new books mailed directly to a young child • Support Durham PrezK — distribute Pre-K registration materials • Join us on our “Planting Seeds with The Partnership” Podcast • Make your voice heard — get involved in our early education advocacy efforts

Our Mission To ensure every child in Durham enters school ready to succeed, we lead community strategies for children birth to five and their families that promote healthy development and learning and enhance access to high- quality care.

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Since 1994, Durham’s Partnership for

High-quality early education experiences

Children, a partner in the Smart Start

lay the foundation for school readiness

network, has served our community by

by providing children with dependable,

identifying needs and mobilizing partners

nurturing relationships and safe, stimulating

to benefit the 23,000 young children in

environments that support healthy

Durham. We invest more than $11 million

development. The Partnership engages

annually through Smart Start, Durham PreK/

families, expands access to early education

NC Pre-K, Early Head Start, Dolly Parton’s

in a culturally responsive manner, improves

Imagination Library, and other collaboratives,

childcare, supports teacher compensation,

including Campaign for Grade-Level Reading,

and mobilizes community partners. As a result

Ending Family Homelessness, Transition to

of our efforts DPfC’s Campaign for Grade

Kindergarten, and NCCARES360.

Level Reading program received the 2019 Pacesetter award for strengthening support services and parent success. DPfC is the only Partnership in the state with an apostrophe in its name. We don’t just operate in Durham, we belong to Durham.

• Invest financial resources and intellectual capital through a board committee or work group • Subscribe to our blog and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube

Upcoming Events • Apply for Durham PreK programs for children who turn four by August 31 • Apply for Early Head Start programs for pregnant women and children birth to two years

by August 31

Get in Touch!

1201 S. Briggs Ave. Ste. 100 Durham, NC 27703 919-403-6960 Website: dpfc.net Email: mail@dpfc.net

All Smiles A nonprofit changes the way low-income patients access oral health care B Y C L A I RE B U RC H P HOTO B Y N I K KI WHITT BE LCH

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do – by putting two and two together. Scott de Rossi, former dean of UNC Adams School of Dentistry, and Doug Brown, one of Scott’s advisory board members, knew there was a need for free or lowcost oral health care for low-income patients in the area. They also recognized there was a shortage of opportunities for UNC dental students to perfect certain techniques.

The concept behind Local Start Dental created a symbiotic relationship between the two. It launched in 2018 and was officially established as a nonprofit in 2019. “It’s kind of a win-win for the community,” says Doug, now president of Local Start.

Their plans generated buzz among local dentists, and they were greeted with “great feedback, great receptivity and a lot of excitement,” says Dr. Mark Scurria, a prosthodontist at Triangle Restoration Dentistry. He and Dr. Desiree Palmer, a general dentist and owner of Desiree T. Palmer, DMD, PA and Associates and Bull City Dental, joined as board members soon after.

“I have a particular passion for providing denture care, so Local Start was a natural fit for me,” Dr. Scurria

Dr. Mark Scurria, Doug Brown and Dr. Desiree Palmer at the future site of the Local Start Dental clinic.

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says. Dr. Palmer adds that “the mission and the vision of the group and will be provided by Carbon, a 3D printing company cofounded the services that would be provided” are what excited her most. by former UNC professor Joseph DeSimone. Dr. Scurria says the The model is simple: UNC dental students, alongside local digital revolution in denture care is making great strides, enabling experts in the oral health care field, perform procedures like tooth Local Start to perform procedures in half the time without replacements and denture fittings on residents who have little to compromising quality. no access to this type of care. Part of the In addition to the work and resources this organization’s mission centers on building dedicated team is putting into the mission of the confidence both for the dental students nonprofit, Doug also attributes this convergence and for the patients, who are oftentimes to good fortune. “It was a really interesting TO SUPPORT overlooked for a lack of insurance coverage. combination of just luck, that multiple needs can Local Start Dental’s “This gives us an opportunity to raise their be filled in one facility,” he says. mission, make a donation at confidence, get them ready for jobs and The Durham clinic is slated to open in localstartdental.org/donate. possible employment prospects,” Dr. Palmer August with a long-term goal to one day says. “That’s important to me.” provide services for patients across 14 counties.

This one idea has now manifested into They also want to aid other clinics, helping a 5,000-square-foot facility. The clinic is them get “[established] and learn from [Local currently under construction at an affordable apartment building Start Dental’s] success,” Doug says. on Willard Street, which was strategically built close to Durham’s “Those of us who have teeth can only imagine what it’s like to regional bus station. The nonprofit is slated to house 10 operatories, not be able to smile or get a job,” Dr. Scurria says. “If we send away a classroom space and a dental laboratory, among other features. some patients smiling, they might make their way over to get a Local Start will use state-of-the-art technology, some of which meal somewhere, and it’ll be fun to watch.”

For the Smile Of a Lifetime!

Now Accepting New Patients!

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or the 12th straight year, Durham Magazine commissioned a peerto-peer survey of the local dental community – from endodontists to prosthodontists. The following listing is the result. Dentists were asked the telling question: “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would you refer them to?”

The Durham area is well-served by the dental community. Hundreds of dentists, specialists and support professionals have made this home, and the overall quality of dental care in our communities is second to none. What good dentist wouldn’t want to practice here?

A L IT T L E BACKG R O UND The Top Dentists list for Durham is the result of a rigorous evaluation process consisting of peer-to-peer surveys of area dentists and professionals. This survey was conducted and managed by the nationally recognized third-party firm topDentists LLC of Augusta, Ga. This list is excerpted from the 2021 topDentists™ list, a database that includes listings for dentists and specialists in the Durham area. The list is based on detailed evaluations of dentists and professionals by their peers. The complete database is available at usatopdentists.com. topDentists management has more than 60 years combined experience compiling peer-review referral guides in the dental, medical and legal fields. Working from this experience, along with the input of several prominent dentists from throughout the United States, topDentists created a selection process that has earned the respect of the country’s leading dental professionals.

For more information, call 706-364-0853; write P.O. Box 970, Augusta, Georgia, 30903; email info@usatopdentists.com or visit usatopdentists.com.

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ur team realizes the importance of your dental health and strives to provide all your endodontic needs in a clean, comfortable and stress-free environment. We utilize state-ofthe-art technology to ensure you are receiving the specialized care you deserve.

Using the most advanced knowledge and techniques available today, we can perform many different endodontic treatments with ultimate precision and comfort.

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DENTAL IMPLANTS • BONE GRAFTING • WISDOM TEETH • FACIAL TRAUMA • CORRECTIVE JAW SURGERY • PRE-PROSTHETIC SURGERY • ORAL PATHOLOGY • SLEEP APNEA

FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS, the practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates has been trusted to provide specialized care in the Chapel Hill, Durham, and Sanford communities. Our five board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons provide the highest quality of patient care with the latest diagnostic and treatment tools available to assure patient safety and comfort.

Drs. Frost, Sacco, Vandersea, Ruvo and Serlo practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal.

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DAVID E. FROST DDS, MS DEBRA M. SACCO DMD, MD BRIAN VANDERSEA DDS ANDREW T. RUVO DMD, MD ADAM D. SERLO DMD, MD

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Dental Anesthesiology Rachael D’Souza Triangle Implant Center 5318 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. 106 919-806-2912; triangleimplantcenter.com

Roger A. McDougal McDougal Endodontics 245 E. Hwy. 54, Ste. 201 919-806-8667; mcdougalendo.org

General Dentistry Brent L. Blaylock 3206 Old Chapel Hill Rd., Ste. 300 919-518-9963; generaldentistdurham.com

Endodontics Hong Chen RTP Endodontics 5318 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. 201 919-237-2818; rtpendo.com Deborah A. Conner 922 Broad St., Ste. B 919-416-4200; debconnerdds.com Linda Levin Levin Endodontics 3624 Shannon Rd., Ste. 106 919-401-4827; levinendodontics.com A.K. Bobby Mallik 5324 McFarland Dr., Ste. 120 919-493-5332; durhamendo.com

Debbie A. Bolton Bull City Smiles 2705 N. Duke St., Ste. 100 919-381-5900; bullcitysmiles.com Jason W. Butler Croasdaile Dental Arts 2900 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 5 919-383-7402; croasdailedentalarts.com Catherine H. Cunningham 1920 E. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 570 919-544-3723; cunninghamdds.com

James H. Eaker 4208 S. Alston Ave., Ste. 100 919-544-5620; tarheelsmiles.com Mary V. Gaddis Park Place Dental 245 E. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 204 919-484-8088; dentistindurham.co Esther V. Hanson Sunrise Dental 8128 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 203 919-493-3355; dinahvice-sunrisedental.com Stephanie Q. Jenkins 5317 Highgate Dr., Ste. 118 919-361-0500; drjenkins-dds.com Ellis K. List 1020 Broad St. 919-682-5327; durhamncdentistry.com Nicole Messenger Messenger Family Dentistry 2206 Page Rd., Ste. 103 919-535-4659; messengerdentistry.com 

The world always looks

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Martha Ann Keels, DDS, PhD Dylan S. Hamilton, DMD, MS Erica A. Brecher, DMD, MS

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LIONEL M. NELSON, DMD PA 3325 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd. Ste 303 919.489.0497 | nelsongentledental@mac.com

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r. Nelson and his wife, Nicole, reside in Hillsborough, NC and are the proud parents of 3 sons and one daughter, Lionel II, Lorenz, Leland and London. He earned a B.A. in chemistry from Miami University (Ohio) in 1995 and received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Temple University in 1999.

Dr. Nelson and his team of caring dental professionals keep the patient first by administering comprehensive treatment focusing on each patient’s overall health.

They give the best of themselves and the best that dentistry has to

offer by continually furthering their personal and professional growth.

And they make every effort to show patients they are honored and appreciated.

Dr. Nelson offers a full range of services including preventive care, root canals, cosmetic dentistry, single visit porcelain crowns, implant placement and restoration, professional teeth whitening, dentures and partials, tooth-colored fillings, and 3D imaging and digital dentistry.

Dr. Nelson and his team have been voted one of Durham’s TopDentists for the 12th consecutive year.

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Family Owned & Operated for Over 30 Years

Providing Quality Care with the Latest Technology • LANAP to Regenerate Bone Loss due to Periodontal Disease • Healthystart to Resolve Airway Issues which May Improve Behavior and Sleep Disorders in Children • Implant Surgery & Placement • Affordable Invisalign • Root Canals • Wisdom Teeth Extractions

Thank You for Supporting Us!

Dirk Vice, DDS Dinah Vice, DDS Esther Vice Hanson, DDS

Durham 8128 Renaissance Parkway 919.493.3355

Cary 1223 Parkside Main St. 919.701.6699

Chapel Hill 1801 East Franklin St. 919.929.3996

Raleigh 1009 Spring Forest Rd. 919.878.0055

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Lionel M. Nelson 3325 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 303 919-489-0497; nelsongentledental.com

Laura Parra 3400 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 209 919-383-7020; lauraparradds.com

Harold S. Speight 2711 N. Duke St., Ste. C 919-220-4200; haroldspeightdds.com

Desiree T. Palmer Bull City Dental 106 W. Parrish St., Ste. 1 919-680-3531; bullcitydentaldowntown.com

Catherine D. Ray 3310 University Dr. 919-489-5380; catherinedraydmd.com

Michael A. Tapper Croasdaile Smiles 2900 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 2 919-383-8619; croasdailesmiles.com

Grant H. Service 2711 N. Duke St., Ste. B 919-220-6553; durhamdentistgrantservice.com

Jerry Ter Avest 2515 Hwy. 54 E., Bldg. 2000 919-544-6080; jteravestdds.com Amy D. Turner Turning Point Dental & Aesthetics 811 Ninth St., Ste. 210 919-286-4481; turningpointda.com

James P. Furgurson, DDS, FAGD Nathan O. White, DDS Education. Experience. Compassionate Care.

William W. Turner Croasdaile Dental Arts 2900 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 5 919-383-7402; croasdailedentalarts.com C. Steadman Willis III 1212 Broad St. 919-286-2235; steadwillisdmd.com

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery David E. Frost Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates 2823 N. Duke St. 919-479-0707; omsanc.com Jeffrey S. Jelic Jelic Center Functional Aesthetic Maxillofacial Surgery 5501 Fortunes Ridge Dr., Ste. G 919-419-9222; drjelic.com

General Dentistry

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Aaron Park Triangle Implant Center 5318 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. 106 919-806-2912; triangleimplantcenter.com David B. Powers Division of Plastic, Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery 40 Duke Medical Cir., DUMC 2955 919-681-7043; dukemedicine.org/find-doctors-physicians/david-b-powers-md-dmd 

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or more than 30 years the practice of Desiree T. Palmer, DMD, PA and Associate’s mission has been to provide dental care above and beyond expectations, while bringing our patients to optimal oral health.

Drs. Audrey Kemp, Brittanie Harris, Davia Nickelson, and Desiree Palmer practice a full scope of cosmetic and family dentistry including: Crowns, Bridges, Restoration of Implants, Partials, Dentures and Invisalign. Schedule an appointment today at our “state of the art” practices on Newsom Street or our downtown location at Bull City Dental.

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CHOOSE HEALTH. CHOOSE YOURSELF. We empower our patients and comprehensively enhance their lives through education and exceptional care.

Uday N. Reebye Triangle Implant Center 5318 N.C. Hwy. 55, Ste. 106 919-806-2912; triangleimplantcenter.com Andrew T. Ruvo Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates 2823 N. Duke St. 919-479-0707; omsanc.com

Orthodontics Tyler Hart North Carolina Oral Surgery + Orthodontics 3020 S. Miami Blvd.

919-246-3350; ncoso.com Barbara T. Hershey Hershey Orthodontics 3206 Old Chapel Hill Rd. 919-493-7554; hersheyorthodontics.com

DR. AMY TURNER 811 NINTH ST. STE 210, DURHAM, NC 27705 919-286-4481 TURNINGPOINTDA.COM

TRIANGLE RESTORATION DENTISTRY A Prosthodontic Specialty Practice

Mark S. Scurria, DDS | Rosanna Marquez, DDS 1920 East Hwy. 54 Suite 410 Durham | 919.544.8106 trianglerestorationdentistry.com

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Meet Dr. Scurria, Dr. Marquez, and the rest of our caring team and discover your dental home.

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Julie H. Mol Mol Orthodontics 5726 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 104 919-405-7111; molorthodontics.com Pedro E. Santiago Duke Surgery 3475 Erwin Rd. 888-275-3853; surgery.duke.edu/faculty/ pedro-e-santiago-dmd J. Dempsey Smith Smith & Heymann Orthodontics 2919 Colony Rd. 919-493-4911; smithandheymann.com

oesn’t your smile deserve a specialist’s care?

As prosthodontists, we specialize in restoring and replacing teeth using the best technology available.

TRIOS scanning allows us to provide crowns, bridges, and partials without messy impressions.

We’re also proud to offer our signature digital dentures, which provide the best fit possible with fewer appointments.

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Michael J. Wilson Wilson Orthodontics 2900 Croasdaile Dr., Ste. 3 919-383-7423; wilson-ortho.com

Pediatric Dentistry Erica A. Brecher Duke Street Pediatric Dentistry 2711 N. Duke St., Ste. A 919-220-1416; dukestreetsmiles.com 

Summers Are for Smiles!

Orthodontic treatment with braces or Invisalign can give you the smile you’ve always dreamed of! Our team of expert doctors will create a customized treatment plan that fits your lifestyle and your budget.

Visit smithandheymann.com to schedule a free initial consultation with our team!

ORTHODONTIST SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Katya Skillestad attended UNC for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She loves bringing healthy, happy smiles to Durham and the surrounding communities!

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John R. Christensen Durham Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics 121 W. Woodcroft Pkwy.

919-489-1543; durhampdo.com

PREVENTATIVE DENTAL CARE | COSMETIC & RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY | TMJ TREATMENT

For over 30 years, Dr. Brent L. Blaylock

has been a trusted dentist in Durham. Continuing education is important to Dr. Blaylock, and he has completed many courses in the principles of complete dentistry. His focus has been identifying and treating problems with the TMJ and occlusion, and the impact of oral inflammation and disease on the heart and rest of the body.

Robert Christensen Durham Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics 121 W. Woodcroft Pkwy.

919-489-1543, durhampdo.com Jenny Citineni Triangle Kids Pediatric Dentistry 3616 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.

919-493-2569; trianglekidsdentist.com Amy C. Davidian Southpoint Pediatric Dentistry 249 E. Hwy. 54, Ste. 300 919-354-6220; southpointpediatricdentistry.com Dylan S. Hamilton Duke Street Pediatric Dentistry 2711 N. Duke St. 919-220-1416; dukestreetsmiles.com Martha A. Keels Duke Street Pediatric Dentistry 2711 N. Duke St., Ste. A 919-220-1416; dukestreetsmiles.com Yvette E. Thompson Triangle Kids Pediatric Dentistry 3616 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.

919-493-2569; trianglekidsdentist.com

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Arnold T. McClain 5015 Southpark Dr., Ste. 130 919-484-8338; gumsandimplants.org

Prosthodontics Geoffrey R. Cunningham Durham Prosthodontics 3709 University Dr., Ste. D 919-489-8661; mydurhamdentist.com Rosanna V. Marquez Triangle Restoration Dentistry 1920 E. Hwy. 54, Ste. 410 919-544-8106; trianglerestorationdentistry.com Mark S. Scurria Triangle Restoration Dentistry 1920 E. Hwy. 54, Ste. 410 919-544-8106; trianglerestorationdentistry.com

taste NORTHERN DURHAM / NEAR I-85

GUESS ROAD Earth to Us Latin and American vegan dishes including cauliflower wings, garlic tostones, arepas and more.

1720 Guess Rd., Ste. 18; 919-908-1000 Gocciolina Upscale Italian fare with fresh specials featured on a prix-fixe dinner menu in the dining room or at outside tables. This wildly popular restaurant has graced our Best Of list again and again. 3314 Guess Rd.; 919-973-4089; gocciolina.com Hog Heaven Bar-B-Q Homestyle Eastern barbecue, fried chicken and seafood. Enjoy with a giant glass of iced tea. 2419 Guess Rd.; 919-286-7447; hogheavenbarbecue.com Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant Hong Kong-style dim sum, plus authentic Szechuan, Canton, Peking and Hunan Cuisine. 3003 Guess Rd.; 919-479-8339; hongkongdimsumindurham.com Jimmy’s Famous Hot Dogs Old-fashioned burgers, fries and a mean Carolina-style dog. 2728 Guess Rd.; 919-471-0005; jimmysfamoushotdogs.com La Cacerola Cafe & Restaurant Honduran specialties such as pupusas and chorizo asado. 2016 Guess Rd.; 919-265-7916; lacacerolanc.com Thai Spoon All the trappings for a delicious experience: pad thai, drunken noodles and curries. 3808 Guess Rd.; 919-908-7539; thaispoon1nc.com HILLSBOROUGH ROAD Bennett Pointe Grill & Bar There’s something to please all palates on the large menu of this multi-regional American restaurant. 4625 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-382-9431; bpgrill.com El Jefecito Exceptionally fresh tacos, quesadillas and burritos. 4910 Hillsborough Rd.; eljefecitofoodtruck.com Rockin’ Rolls Sushi Express All-you-can-eat sushi, soup, salads, appetizers like spring rolls, crab rangoon and gyoza, plus entrees including teriyaki and hibachi dinners. 3405 Hillsborough Rd., Ste. E; 919-251-8822; rockinrollssushi.com/durham Shanghai Restaurant Established in the 1980s, this Cantonese restaurant offers both Americanized and authentic dishes. 3433 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-383-7581; shanghaidurham.com HILLANDALE ROAD Bleu Olive High-quality comfort food incorporating local ingredients and Mediterranean flair. Family operated and chef-driven. 1821 Hillandale Rd.; 919-383-8502; bleuolivebistro.com BR

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El Corral Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican faijitas, tacos, enchiladas and a great chorizo queso dip. 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 8; 919-309-4543; elcorralrestaurantnc.com Melo Trattoria & Tapas Classic Italian – think spaghetti and meatballs and chicken parmigiana – meets tapas. 1821 Hillandale Rd., Ste. 3; 919-384-9080; melotrattoria.com Pomodoro Italian Kitchen Homemade sauces on freshly made pizzas, pastas and other Italian favorites. 1811 Hillandale Rd.; 919-382-2915; pomodoroitaliankitchen.info NORTH POINTE DRIVE The French Corner Bakery Curbside pickup available for artisan breads, crafted tarts and pastries, plus lunch.

2005 North Pointe Dr., Ste. B; 919-698-9836 MORE NORTHERN DURHAM DINING Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more?

302 Davidson Ave.; 919-220-9028; alpacachicken.com Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue A staple in the community since 1952, serving up soul in Eastern-style barbecue, Brunswick stew and fried chicken. 3330 Quebec Dr.; 919-383-3211; bullocks-bbq.com Dogwood Bar & Grill American fare including burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads, plus larger entrees like baby back ribs, shepherd’s pie and penne alle vodka. Try the House Nachos (chips are made in-house) and the spinach salad. 5110 N. Roxboro St.; 919-973-2342; dogwoodbarandgrill.com Goodberry’s Frozen Custard All-natural frozen custard with a variety of topping options. 3906 N. Roxboro St.; 919-477-2552; goodberrys.com Picnic Order the pulled pork, of course, but also the fried chicken, mac and cheese, and hushpuppies.

1647 Cole Mill Rd.; 919-908-9128; picnicdurham.com BR

Silver Spoon Restaurant A large menu of breakfast favorites like strawberry waffles and omelettes, plus sandwiches, pastas, salads and kids plates. 5230 N. Roxboro St.; 919-479-7172; silverspoonnc.com Skrimp Shack Fast casual seafood restaurant serving addictive shrimp, fish and a variety of other fried and grilled seafood. 3600 N. Duke St., Ste. 28B; 919-477-0776; theskrimpshack.com Taqueria Los Amigos Mexican and Honduran food.

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BROAD STREET Cloche Coffee Serving coffee drinks made with Larry’s Coffee, as well as tea, chai and other assorted drinks and snacks in a bright space filled with plant life. Get your coffee fix to go or savor each sip on its outdoor patio.

721 Broad St.; 919-748-3333; clochecoffee.com Joe Van Gogh Grab to-go coffee at this local coffee shop that sources quality beans for superior coffee.

1104-B Broad St.; 919-286-4800; joevangogh.com The Loop Restaurant Burgers, thin-crust or cauliflower crust pizzas and hand-dipped milkshakes. 1116 Broad St.; 919-408-7448; thelooprestaurant.com Wellspring Cafe Salad and hot bar in the Whole Foods Market. Also serves sandwiches, pizza and sushi.

As of press time, the salad bar is temporarily closed.

621 Broad St.; 919-286-2290 BULL CITY MARKET The Mad Hatter’s Café & Bakeshop The artisan café and bakery celebrates the sweet things in life. Scratchmade cakes, cupcakes and pastries, organic salads, sandwiches and wraps, with breakfast all day and delicious brunch every weekend. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar as well as local beer and wine selection. 1802 W. Main St.; 919-286-1987; madhatterbakeshop.com BR ERWIN ROAD Early Bird Donuts Doughnuts, biscuits, croissant breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Try the cinnamon sugar doughnut. 2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 101; 984-888-0417 Heavenly Buffaloes Chicken wings (bone-in and boneless) as well as vegan wings in more than 25 rubs and sauces, including peri peri and Jamaican jerk. Plus waffle fries! 2816 Erwin Rd., Ste. 205.; 919-797-2456; heavenlybuffaloes.com

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Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar Specialty seafood boils, raw bar, fish baskets, po’ boys and sliders. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 104; 984-439-8651; hookreel.com/location/durham

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Itaewon Grill Build-your-own Korean barbecue bowls for takeout with a variety of meats or meat substitutes, toppings and sauces.

2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 132; 919-8649742; itaewongrillkbbq.com MediTerra Grill Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine, offering gyros, kabobs and curry. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 136; 919-383-0066; mediterranc.com Naan Stop Indian Cuisine Authentic Indian cuisine with dishes like daal makhani, paneer tikka masala and biryani. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 103; 919-891-3488 & 919-797-2100; naanstopduke.com

Simon Says Dip This is slated to open in May at 117 W. Parrish St. The ice-cream shop will offer cones, ice-cream sandwiches and popsicles dipped in more than 20 flavors and toppings. Owners Audrey Simons and Nathan Simons also own Simon Says Spread This, an artisanal nut spread company.

Saladelia Cafe @ Hock Plaza The cafe offers simple and honest food prepared with authentic, local and seasonal ingredients. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar, yum-on-the-run pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups.

Enjoy on its outdoor patio.

2424 Erwin Rd.; 919-416-1400; saladelia.com BR Smashburger Unique burgers smashed on the grill, chicken and salads. 2608 Erwin Rd., Ste. 116; 919-237-1070; smashburger.com

Chef Jake Wood and his chef de cuisine Eddie Forbis won a barbecue competition on an episode of “Moonshiners: Smoke Ring” in February. Jake is the owner/chef of Lawrence Barbecue, which opens in June at Boxyard RTP. The episode is available to stream on discovery+.

Sushi Love Specialty sushi rolls, such as the “Honey Love” roll topped with mango and kiwi, as well as other Asian cuisine favorites. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 204; 919-309-2401; sushilovedurham.com

Happy + Hale is slated to open a second location at University Hill in mid-May. The restaurant features signature salads, bowls and smoothies with simple ingredients.

ERWIN SQUARE Guasaca Arepas, salads and rice bowls with South American flavor.

2200 W. Main St., Ste. A100; 919-294-8939; guasaca.com

Cugino Forno, a pizzeria with locations in Winston-Salem and Greensboro, is slated to open a fourth location at Golden Belt Campus this summer.

Local 22 Kitchen & Bar Upscale Southern-inspired cuisine, with emphasis on food sourced within a 30-mile radius and local brews.

2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9755; local22durham.com BR

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Durham Food Hall welcomed a new vendor in March: Marco's 530 Italian and Asian Noodle House. Owners Michael Monds and Layne Fontes considered other food concepts for their new venture, but say they were "guided to keep a singular focus, and we knew that focus had to be pasta."

Backyard BBQ Pit was named as one of “The South's Most Legendary Barbecue Joints” of 2021 by Southern Living. The barbecue joint serves chicken, turkey, ribs and brisket cooked over oak and hickory in large brick pits. The real star of the show, according to Southern Living, is the chopped pork shoulder.

NOSH “Eclectic foodstuffs” like “Mike’s Breakfast Pizza,” “Coach’s Queso” sandwich and the brown derby chopper salad. As of press time, temporarily closed. 2812 Erwin Rd., Ste. 101; 919-383-4747; noshfood.com BR

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Parizade Sophisticated Mediterranean food like grilled bronzino, Australian lamb chops and pan-fried Roman dumplings.

2200 W. Main St.; 919-286-9712; parizadedurham.com Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar Seafood restaurant serving up shrimp, oysters, fish-n-chips, surfn-turf dinners and more. 2200 W. Main St., Ste. A140; 984-219-7337; theshuckinshack.com NINTH STREET DISTRICT Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken.

Need we say more?

703-A Ninth St.; 919-908-1597; alpacachicken.com

Del Rancho Mexican Grill Authentic Mexican lunch and dinner menu with a full-service bar. 730 Ninth St.; 919-286-5330; delranchomexicangrill.com Devil’s Pizzeria & Restaurant Handmade pizzas, pastas, wings, strombolis, subs, calzones and desserts with daily specials. 742 Ninth St.; 919-286-3090; devilspizza.menufy.com Elmo’s Diner Homemade Southern classics with breakfast favorites like cinnamon apple waffles and biscuits and gravy served all day in a casual, family-friendly setting. 776 Ninth St.; 919-416-3823; elmosdiner.com BR Happy + Hale Healthy salads, bowls, breakfast, smoothies, cocktails and cold-pressed juice.

703B Ninth St.; 984-439-1790; happyandhale.com BR

Banh’s Cuisine Vietnamese and Chinese dishes with great vegetarian specials. Currently open for takeout, with patio tables available.

750 Ninth St.; 919-286-5073

Heavenly Buffaloes Chicken wings (bone-in and boneless) as well as vegan wings in more than 25 rubs and sauces, including peri peri and Jamaican jerk. Plus waffle fries! 1807 W. Markham Ave.; 919-237-2358; heavenlybuffaloes.com

The Durham Filling Station Breakfast fare, like made-fromscratch biscuits, any style of eggs, famous pinto beans, burgers and upgraded hot dogs. 617 Hicks St.; 919-797-1006

International Delights Authentic Mediterranean & Palestinian-Lebanese inspired cuisine including pita wraps, gyros, falafel, kabobs and baklava.

740 Ninth St.; 919-286-2884; iddurham.com

Blue Corn Cafe Authentic LatinAmerican fare with fresh, organic ingredients. 716 Ninth St.; 919-286-9600; bluecorncafedurham.com Burger Bach Signature New Zealand grass-fed beef burgers and fresh-cut fries. 737 Ninth St., Ste. 220; 919-973-4416; theburgerbach.com Chicken Bee Korean fried chicken as well as other dishes like bibimbap, kimchi fried rice and bulgogi. 810 Ninth St., Ste. 129; 984-888-5561; chickenbee.com Cocoa Cinnamon Signature handbrewed coffees and lattes to-go, like the “Future Nostalgia” latte with cinnamon and anise from their seasonal menu. 2627 Hillsborough Rd.; cocoacinnamon.com Cosmic Cantina Authentic Mexican cuisine with vegan options. Housemade mole and corn tortillas. Pair with a margarita pitcher.

1920 Perry St.; 919-286-1875; cosmiccantina.com Dain’s Place This pub’s fare is centered on its award-winning “thick and juicy and juicy and thick burgers.” 754 Ninth St.; 919-4168800; dainsplace.bar

Juju Asian fusion tapas like steamed barbecue Kurobuta pork belly and chicken fried oysters. Try the crispy Brussels sprouts! 737 Ninth St., Ste. 210; 919-286-3555; jujudurham.com BR Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar Northern and southern Indian specialties including Gobi Manchurian, Paneer Tikka, Chicken Tikka and Hariyali Murg Kebab.

811 Ninth St.; 919-748-3456; limenlemonnc.com BR

Locopops Gourmet frozen pops in a variety of rotating flavors like lavender cream, strawberry lemonade and malted milk ball. 2618 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-286-3500; ilovelocopops.com Metro 8 Steakhouse Classic American steakhouse with an Argentinian flair. Pair empanadas with a filet mignon or crab-stuffed shrimp with a churrasco steak.

746 Ninth St.; 919-416-1700; metro8steakhouse.com Mi Calvillo Authentic Mexican fare open for carryout.

748 Ninth St.; 984-219-1642 Moe’s Original BBQ Barbecue sandwiches, platters and Southern-styled sides such as cornbread and baked beans. 2014 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-237-1004; moesoriginalbbq.com/durham Monuts Scratch-made doughnuts, pastries, English muffins, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. Try the bagel and lox. 1002 Ninth St.; 919-286-2642; monutsdonuts.com BR Pincho Loco Latin-flavored ice creams, milkshakes, popsicles and more. Flavors like tequila, Tiger Tail (Mexican vanilla and chocolate), guava, tamarind and more. 1918 Perry St.; 919-286-5111; pincho-loco.business.site

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Secrets Pho and Noodle Bar Traditional Vietnamese dishes including stir-fry and noodle bowls.

810 Ninth St., Ste. 130; 984-888-5111; secretsphoandnoodlebar.com Triangle Coffee House Coffee and pastries with selections like vegan blueberry muffins. 714 Ninth St.; 919-748-3634; trianglecoffeehouse.com Vin Rouge French bistro-style dinner with regular oyster specials and Sunday brunch. Get the hanger steak and frites! 2010 Hillsborough Rd.; 919-416-0466; vinrougerestaurant.com BR ZenFish Poké Bar A healthy, fast-casual restaurant serving poké (raw fish) in made-to-order bowls containing rice, quinoa or salad, and toppings of your choice, available for takeout. 810 Ninth St.; 919-937-9966; zenfishpokebar.com NEAR DUKE Fairview Dining Room Seasonally inspired contemporary cuisine with selections like coffeerubbed duck breast and seared NC flounder.

Located inside the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club.

3001 Cameron Blvd.; 919-493-6699; washingtondukeinn.com MarketPlace JB Duke Hotel’s main restaurant, now offering a takeout menu, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 230 Science Dr.; 919-660-6400; jbdukehotel.com

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CENTRAL PARK & WAREHOUSE DISTRICTS The Accordion Club Late-night bar serving beer, hot dogs and green chile stew, plus breakfast burritos on Sundays. 316 W. Geer St. The Blue Note Grill Fantastic barbecue, ribs and live music. 709 Washington St.; 919-401-1979; thebluenotegrill.com Boxcar Bar + Arcade This bar and arcade offers more than 70 arcade games, a full bar including 24 craft American drafts (and a wide variety of local beer, liquor and wine), private event space and a Neapolitan-style pizza kitchen. 621 Foster St.; 984-377-2791; theboxcarbar.com/durham

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Ex-Voto Fresh tacos and tamales.

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Locals Oyster Bar and Seafood Butchery North Carolina seafood featuring everything from crab cakes to shrimp sausage.

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Lula and Sadie’s A modern take on Southern cuisine highlighting local produce with dishes like scalloped potatoes and hot cakes.

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Marco’s 530 Italian and Asian noodle house.

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Napoli Pizzeria and Gelateria Neapolitan woodfired pizza, small plates, salads and artisanal gelato.

GoJo by Goorsha Ethiopian coffees and teas as well as lunch and sandwiches. 910 W. Main St.; 919-588-4660; goorshadurham.com

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Old North Meats and Provisions A seasonal menu of house-made cured and smoked meats, fish and pickled veggies.

Goorsha Ethiopian dishes like shiro chickpea stew and tibs (sauteed meat in spices). 910 W. Main St.; 919-588-4660; goorshadurham.com

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Liturgy Beverage Specialty coffee, tea and chocolate company focused on single-origin beverages.

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Auctioneer Bar Seasonal cocktails, curated beer, wine and spirits meant to highlight local breweries.

It’s a Southern Thing Kitchen and bar serving traditional Southern dishes with a twist, like jalapenobrined fried chicken; a half-beef, half-bacon meatloaf; and both traditional and vegan barbecue. 605 W. Main St.; 919-294-9632; itsasouthernthingdurham.com

Foster Street Coffee Coffee house on the ground floor of Liberty Warehouse apartments that uses curated coffee beans from around the world for its classic concoctions as well as local produce for house-made smoothies. 530 Foster St., Ste. 2; 919-797-9555; fosterstreetcoffee.com Fullsteam In addition to its well-known “plow-to-pint” beers, Fullsteam now serves bar snacks, sandwiches, small plates and kombucha. Try the Pulled Pork Sandwich and the Spicy Carolina Dip Chicken with a side of deviled eggs. 726 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-682-2337; fullsteam.ag Geer Street Garden Simple, down-home fare in a cozy atmosphere. They make a mean “Dark and Stormy,” and be sure to order “The Pile” to split with the family!

644 Foster St.; 919-688-2900; geerstreetgarden.com Hutchins Garage Grandma-style pizza, salads and sandwiches. 402 W. Geer St.; 984-219-6578 BR

Cocoa Cinnamon Signature hand-brewed coffees and lattes, such as the “Dr. Durham” with maca root and black lava salt. 420 W. Geer St.; cocoacinnamon.com

King’s Sandwich Shop Serving up hot dogs, burgers, fries and shakes since 1942. 701 Foster St.; 919-682-0071; kingssandwichshop.com

Cucciolo Osteria Italian fare like pastas with housemade noodles, antipasti and porchetta. 601 W. Main St.; 984-243-8744; cucciolodurham.com

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Rotating menu of doughnuts and biscuits available for takeout and delivery. For vegetarians, the fried green tomato biscuit is hard to beat. 401 Foster St.; 984-439-2220; risebiscuitsdonuts.com BR

Dame’s Chicken & Waffles Chicken, waffles, shmears. ’Nuff said. 530 Foster St.; 919-682-9235; dameschickenwaffles.com BR Durham Food Hall All vendors open for takeout.

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Afters Offering solely desserts. Try the fun dessert flights.

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Everything Bagels Locally sourced gourmet bagels with a seasonally standard menu.

Parts & Labor Dishes meeting many dietary needs, including veggie samosas, “Hipster Poutine” and falafel.

723 Rigsbee Ave.; 919-901-0875; partsnlabor.com BR

The Pit Eastern North Carolina-style and Lexingtonstyle barbecue, plus appetizers and salads.

321 W. Geer St.; 919-282-3748; thepit-durham.com Plum Southern Kitchen & Bar Southern small plates and big bar by Lisa Callaghan and Chef Kevin Callaghan. 501 Washington St.; 919-351-6446; plumdurham.com

BRIGHTLEAF DISTRICT Clouds Brewing American favorites with a German flair. Featuring an amazing craft beer selection and brunch on the weekends. 905 W. Main St.; 919-251-8096; cloudsbrewing.com The Federal Pub fare with bistro panache. Try the “Fe Burger au Poivre.” Offers takeout plus a side patio on Albemarle Street. 914 W. Main St.; 919-680-8611; thefederal.net BR

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James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant Traditional pub food and snacks like brisket cheese steak and Reuben sandwiches. 912 W. Main St.; 919-683-3022; jamesjoyceirishpub.com BR Maverick’s Smokehouse and Taproom Range of barbecue and smokehouse fare as well as Memphis rubbed pulled chicken, wings and smoked sausage.

900 W. Main St.; 919-682-8978; maverickssmokehouse. com Peabody Pizza Co. Specialty pizzas, calzones, stromboli, pasta and salad. 810 W. Peabody St.; 919-797-2554; peabodypizza.com Rose’s Noodles, Dumplings & Sweets East Asian fare like ramen, steamed buns and sandwiches, plus pastries - rhubarb galette, anyone? - and daily dinner specials available for takeout and outdoor dining. 121 N. Gregson St.; 919-797-2233; rosesdurham.com BR Saint James Seafood Raw bar featuring daily selection of oysters, peel-and-eat shrimp and more. Menu also includes seafood towers, Lobster Newberg, shrimp and grits, and Calabash platters.

As of press time, temporarily closed. 806 W. Main St.; 984-219-7900; saintjamesseafood.com Torero’s Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican cuisine. Try the ceviche de camaron. 800 W. Main St.; 919-682-4197; torerosmexicanrestaurants.com CITY CENTER DISTRICT Alley Twenty Six A craft cocktail bar, the addition of a kitchen now offers burgers, sandwiches and sliders available for takeout. Dine in the alley while enjoying cocktails, beer and wine. Visit the Mixers & Mercantile shop next door. 320 E. Chapel Hill St.; 984-439-2278; alleytwentysix.com Annexe The sister bar of Bar Vigile features a dance floor, a menu of snacks, turntables built into the bar and pink Champagne on tap. 105 S. Mangum St., Ste. 1; 919-973-3000; annexedurham.com

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Bar Virgile Artfully crafted beverages paired with an ever-changing lunch, dinner and small plates menu. The bar is open for dine in or curbside pickup offering its well-loved cheeseburger, fried oysters and more. 105 S. Magnum St.; 919-9733000; barvirgile.com Beyu Caffè Coffee shop, restaurant and bar with beignets, buffalo wings and mushroom burgers.

341 W. Main St.; 919-683-1058; beyucaffe.com BR Bull City Burger & Brewery Offering local beef burgers with all components from bun to barbecue sauce made in-house.

107 E. Parrish St.; 919-680-2333; bullcityburgerandbrewery.com

Raleigh-based Lonerider Brewing Company is slated to open its fourth location in the Triangle and first in Durham later this year. Lonerider will occupy 3,300 of 13,000 leasable square feet at the downtown retail and entertainment development Borden Brick, which is slated for completion this summer.

The Black Farmers Market returned for its second market season in April, now located at Golden Belt Campus. Markets, which are free and open to the public, will be held every second Sunday at 930 Franklin St. from 1:30 -4 p.m. The Black Farmers Market’s goal is to inspire a self-sufficient community that supports and protects Black farmers and entrepreneurs.

Bull McCabes Irish Pub Pub food and bar snacks like nachos, burgers and wings. 427 W. Main St.; 919-6823061; bullmccabesirishpub.com CONVIVIO This Italian restaurant and wine bar serves locally sourced meat butchered in-house. 104 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 100; 984-219-1961; convivio.wine PHOTO BY ANG H. STUDIO

COPA Cuban-inspired tapas and cocktails. Try the Chuleta a lo Guajiro, a country-style pork chop, with a mojito or daiquiri. 107 W. Main St.; 919-973-0111; copadurham.com

Michelle Vanderwalker and Sean Umstead, the owners of Kingfisher cocktail bar and backyard burger pop-up QueenBurger, are slated to open a third concept – Queeny’s – above Kingfisher in late July/ early August. Queeny’s will offer an affordable lunch and dinner menu inspired by classic bar and grill dishes. Co-owner King Kenney – a marketing executive – will coordinate inventive community happenings as soon as it’s safe to do so. The space will also include a drip coffee bar, a curated bookshop and a zero-fee sound-proofed podcast studio.

Counting House Fresh seafood using local, high-quality ingredients. Bar and lounge with house-made cocktails. 111 Corcoran St.; 919-956-6760; countinghousenc.com Dashi Traditional ramen shop and izakaya offering takeout and outdoor dining. 415 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-251-9335; dashiramen. com

The Goat, a restaurant and bar with locations in Ohio, Tennessee and Kentucky, opened its first North Carolina location in late March at 5600 Primary Dr. in Research Triangle Park. The restaurant operates as a coffee shop and co-working space and also hosts volleyball leagues, virtual happy hours and more.

Dos Perros Sophisticated Mexican cuisine; plates include carnitas, flautas veganas and pollo relleno.

Don’t skip on the guac! 200 N. Mangum St.; 919-956-2750; dosperrosrestaurant.com Indian Monsoon Restaurant & Bar The best of Indian, from North Indian samosas to Southern-style dosas. 105 W. Morgan St., Ste. 100; 919-908-1800; monsoondurham.com BR

Favor Desserts is relocating to 4520 Alston Ave. this summer.

“From renting to owning!” owner Keijuane Hester posted on Instagram in April. “The goal has always been to own everything outright concerning my business.

It took a while to achieve it, but I did it.”

Jack Tar and the Colonel’s Daughter Updated takes on traditional diner fare. 202 Corcoran St.; 919-682-5225; jacktardurham.com BR

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Jeddah’s Tea Organic, fair-trade and vegan-friendly teas. 123 Market St., Ste. A; 919-973-3020; jeddahstea.com Juicekeys Organic juice and smoothie bar. 110 N. Corcoran St.; 919-695-3027; juicekeys.com Kingfisher Owners Sean Umstead and Michelle Vanderwalker transformed the space behind the cocktail bar into a pop-up burger bar called QueenBurger, which serves “smash burgers” two ways – doublestacked beef patties and housemade veggie and vegan burgers – alongside Kingfisher cocktails, plus wine and beer. To-go cocktails can also be ordered from Kingfisher.

321 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-908-9429; kingfisherdurham.com Littler As of press time, temporarily closed. Offering Wine and Provisions boxes through online ordering, as well as take-and-bake dinners for two. 110 E. Parrish St.; 919-374-1118; littlerdurham.com Loaf Oven breads and pastries.

Counter Culture Coffee, pain au chocolat and cumin gruyere loaf.

111 W. Parrish St.; 919-797-1254; loafdurham.com Luna Rotisserie & Empanadas South American cuisine meets the American South. Wood-fired rotisserie meats, Andean-inspired braises, empanadas.

112 W. Main St.; 984-439-8702; lunarotisserie.com M Kokko Casual chicken entrees including the fried chicken sandwich, ramen and “KFC” wings. 311 Holland St., Ste. B; 919-908-9332; m-restaurants.com/m-kokko M Pocha Korean tapas including Kimchi “Army Stew,” Malaysian fried rice, steamed spicy pork belly buns and more. 101 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-294-9177; m-restaurants.com/m-kokko M Tempura Traditional tempura omakase-styled food, featuring select seafood and seasonal vegetables, as well as rich meats like Iberico pork from Spain.

111 Orange St.; 919-748-3874; m-restaurants.com/m-tempura M Sushi Quality sushi from seasonal seafood, daily menu changes and creative rolls like “Unagi Maki” with barbecue eel and fried garlic. 311 Holland St.; 919-908-9266; msushidurham.com

Mateo Acclaimed menu of tapas and small plates by chef Matthew Kelly. Now offering a Tapas-Take-Away menu including tapas kits for two or four and panmade paella in pizza boxes – you keep the pan! 109 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-530-8700; mateotapas.com Mothers & Sons Trattoria Handmade pasta, classic Italian meat dishes, antipasti and contorni (vegetables and sides). The enoteca next door houses Alimentari at Mothers & Sons, which offers to-go sandwiches, fresh pastas, sauces and Italian specialties during the day and is also used as overspill seating for the trattoria to encourage social distancing. 107 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-294-8247; mothersandsonsnc.com Neomonde Authentic Mediterranean food, including a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

202 Corcoran St.; 919-680-1886; neomonde.com Ninth Street Bakery Organic breads, pastries and lunch available for takeout. Grab a “Wheel of Steel” (peanut butter, raisins and oats). 136 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-688-5606; ninthstbakery.com BR The Oak House A Cafe featuring Caballo Rojo coffee, Jeddah’s Tea, fine wines and craft beer. 126 W. Main St.; 919-339-1384; oakhousedurham.com The Parlour Available for takeout and delivery. Try handmade ice cream in rotating flavors like cookies and cream, salted butter caramel and sweet potato.

117 Market St.; 919-564-7999; theparlour.co The Patio Unscripted Hotel’s poolside bar featuring a range of cocktails and gourmet bites including salads and burgers. 202 N. Corcoran St.; 984-329-9500; unscriptedhotels.com BR Pizzeria Toro Wood-fired pizza with selections like spicy lamb meatball with kale, fried eggplant ricotta and soft eggs on white pizza. Also, ricotta dumplings!

105 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-908-6936; pizzeriatoro.com Pie Pushers Grab a slice of staples like the cheese or pepperoni, or try out one of the specials, like the “Pace Car.” 117A W. Main St.; 919-294-8408; piepushers.com BR Pokéworks Hawaiian-inspired poké with a menu featuring signature “works” like the Spicy Ahi bowl, or customized poké burritos, bowls or salads made with your choice of protein, mix-ins, toppings and sauces.

122 W. Main St.; 919-973-3372; pokeworks.com Pompieri Pizza Neapolitan pizza joint with a familyfriendly approach. Try the “Drunken Horse” pizza with beer crust and house-made sausage. 102 City Hall Plaza; 919-973-1589; pompieripizza.com Pour Taproom Pay-by-the-ounce beer, wine and cider taps, plus tasting board, sandwich and kids’ options. 202 N. Corcoran St., Ste. 200; 919-251-8985; durham.pourtaproom.com The Restaurant at The Durham Locally sourced Southern cuisine crafted by chef Andrea Reusing.

Selections include beef tartare and spring pie with asparagus and mushrooms. The Roof at The Durham focuses on shared plates. Reservations are required.

315 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-768-8831; thedurham.com/ dining

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Rue Cler French bistro-style cuisine with lunch, brunch and dinner showcasing fresh ingredients.

401 E. Chapel Hill St.; 919-682-8844; ruecler-durham.com BR Saltbox Seafood Joint Local seafood delivered fresh from the Carolina coast and served griddled or fried in a straightforward manner. 608 N. Mangum St.; 919-908-8970; saltboxseafoodjoint.com Spanglish Latin-inspired dishes, bowls and empanadas for lunch and dinner, as well as a full breakfast menu. 104 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 101; 984-219-7168; eatspanglish.com Sweets by Shayda Pastries, macarons, chocolates.

105 W. Morgan St., Ste. 105; 919-454-4015; sweetsbyshayda.com Taberna Tapas Paella, flatbreads, bacon-wrapped dates, gambas. 325 W. Main St.; 919-797-1457; tabernatapas.com Table South Kitchen and Bar Breakfast, lunch and dinner, located in the Durham Marriott City Center.

201 Foster St.; 919-768-6000 Thai @Main Street Classic Thai dishes including tom yum soup, curry, pad thai, drunken noodles and more.

317 W. Main St.; 984-219-7444; thaiatmainstnc.com Toast Italian paninis and soups. The warm goat cheese with honey and peppercorn crostini is our favorite. 345 W. Main St.; 919-683-2183; toast-fivepoints.com Viceroy Fusion restaurant featuring dishes like jeera wings as well as traditional butter chicken. 335 W. Main St.; 919-797-0413; viceroydurham.com AMERICAN TOBACCO DISTRICT Boricua Soul Puerto Rican-meets-Southern soul-food dishes like chopped barbecue-filled empanadas, arroz con gandules, maduros and mac and cheese “just the way Grandma makes it.” Takeout only, outdoor seating available. 318 Blackwell St.; 919-902-0520; boricuasoulnc.com

with local ingredients; overlooks the Bulls’ stadium. 280 S. Mangum St.; 919-937-9909; tobaccoroadsportscafe.com

The Refectory Cafe Dal, chili, salads and soups. 2726 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-908-6798; therefectorycafe.com BR

EAST DURHAM J. Lights Market & Cafe Breakfast, lunch and all-day items, like a breakfast wrap or confit chicken with crispy sweet potatoes. 800 Taylor St., Ste. 9-152; 984-244-7103; jlightsmarket.com

Saltbox Seafood Joint A second location for the popular local seafood place. Fish delivered fresh from the Carolina coast and served griddled or fried in a straightforward manner. 2637 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-237-3499; saltboxseafoodjoint.com

Pierre ToGo Haitian- and Jamaican-inspired cuisine.

2100 Angier Ave.; 919-808-7447; pierrofoods.com

Sister Liu’s Kitchen Homestyle Northeastern Chinese food made by hand, like dumplings and Chinese hamburgers. 5504 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 103; 984-244-3973; sisterliuskitchen.com

Nolia Family-centric space offering coffee, available for takeout. Also serving Jeddah’s Tea and kid-friendly drinks. 1004 Morning Glory Ave.; noliacoffee.com Sofia’s Pizza Neighborhood pizza shop open for takeout. 2201 Angier Ave.; 984-219-3656; sofiaspizzadurham.com Two Roosters Handcrafted ice-cream shop serving takeout only with the hopes of adding patio reservations in the near future. 800 Taylor St.; tworoosters.com

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DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL BOULEVARD (15-501) Blaze Pizza Pizzas with made-from-scratch dough and healthful ingredients. 5320 McFarland Dr.; 919-251-6095; blazepizza.com Duck Donuts Warm, made-to-order doughnuts and coffee. Watch your doughnut being hand dipped and topped right in front of you. 5320 McFarland Dr., Ste. 140; 919-973-1305; duckdonuts.com

NanaSteak Offers various cuts of beef and steaks, plus other meats like salmon and tuna steaks and pastas like beef short rib ravioli. 345 Blackwell St.; 919-282-1183; nanasteak.com BR

Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe and Biergarten Germaninspired cuisine and artisanal bakery. Restaurant dishes include house-cut noodles, wiener schnitzel and pan-roasted duck. Takeout bakery items, essential groceries, plus beer and wine. The outdoor patio is also open for brunch. 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-401-2600; guglhupf.com BR

Saladelia Cafe @ ATC Simple and honest food prepared with authentic, local and seasonal ingredients. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar, yum-on-the-run pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups. As of press time, temporarily closed.

406 Blackwell St.; 919-687-4600; saladelia.com Tobacco Road Sports Cafe American dishes like “Country Frizzled & Drizzled Chicken” made

Tandoori Bites Indian cuisine with choices like tikka masala and goat curry, and an expansive menu with 17 different bread options. 5318 New Hope Commons Dr., Unit 201-A; 984-219-7363; tandooribites.net Zweli’s Traditional Zimbabwean food and family recipes from owner Zweli herself with a number of options for vegans and vegetarians. Sign up for its online cooking classes! 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 26; 984-219-7555; zwelis.com BR

Fiesta Ole Mexican Restaurant Buffet, enchiladas, fajitas, burritos and other classic Mexican dishes.

4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 40; 919-489-6468; fiestaolenc.com Foster’s Market Fresh breakfast selections, sandwiches and salads. Pick up brunch, grocery items or its weekly family dinner. 2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-489-3944; fostersmarket.com BR

Parker and Otis A gift shop, plus grab-and-go coffee, tea and sandwiches. 324 Blackwell St., Bay 4; 919-683-3200; parkerandotis.com

Pure Soul Vegan menu featuring fried chicken options, barbecue and award-winning mac and cheese. 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 1; 984-219-6050

El Cuscatleco Salvadoran and Mexican dishes including Arroz con Pollo. 4212 Garrett Rd.; 919-401-5245; elcuscatlecodurham.com

Mellow Mushroom Pizza, hoagies, calzones and salads made using fresh ingredients. 410 Blackwell St.; 919-680-8500; mellowmushroom.com/store/ durham

Only Burger Build-your-own burger options and sides like bacon-wrapped mac and cheese squares.

As of press time, temporarily closed. 359 Blackwell St.; 919-237-2431; onlyburger.com

Sitar Indian Cuisine Homemade Indian dishes at affordable prices; new outdoor seating.

3630 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-490-1326; sitar-indiancuisine.com BR

Kanki Steak, chicken and seafood cooked on hibachi grills, plus an extensive sushi menu. 3504 Mt. Moriah Rd.; 919-401-6908; kanki.com Mariscos Los Cabos Bar & Grill Mexican restaurant featuring a variety of seafood options like fish and shrimp tacos, ceviches and more. 4020 DurhamChapel Hill Blvd.; 919-748-4290 Namu Restaurant and Coffee Bar Bulkogi Truck and Bo’s Kitchen food trucks combine to bring casual Korean eats, local beer, wine and specialty coffee.

5420 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.; 919-251-9794; namudurham.com

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UNIVERSITY DRIVE Alpaca Peruvian rotisserie chicken. Need we say more?

3726 Mayfair St.; 919-973-3707; alpacachicken.com

GRUB Durham Serves up comfort food favorites with a twist like brioche doughnuts and beer-battered mushroom sandwiches. 1200 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-973-3636; grubdurham.com

The Boot Room Sandwich shop, soccer pub and event space. Lunch, dinner or brunch is available to order online or in person. 2501 University Dr.; 919-748-3499; bootroomdurham.com

The Honeysuckle at Lakewood A new location from the owners of Honeysuckle Tea House, serving wine, beer and mead as well as chef-driven, elevated bar food. 1920 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-748-4687; thehoneysucklelakewood.com BR

Bull City Solera and Taproom Try the solera beer, along with everything from burritos to Italian tacos.

Order online and pick up at the drive-thru or window.

4120 University Dr.; 919-908-0203; bullcitysoleraandtaproom.com Capital Seafood Market & Grill Fried catfish, porkchop sandwiches and collard greens. Raw seafood for sale. 1304 University Dr.; 919-402-0777 Don Gallo Taqueria Tacos, pupusas, tortas and horchata. 3411 University Dr.; 919-267-8226 Mi Peru Peruvian fare like ceviche mixto, asado and leche de tigre. 4015 University Dr., Ste. A1; 919-401-6432; miperucuisine.com Nana’s Upscale seasonal dishes influenced by Southern, French and Italian cuisine. The risotto is a must-try! 2514 University Dr.; 919-493-8545; nanasofdurham.com NuvoTaco Inventive taqueria featuring locally produced meats and veggies. Enjoy with margarita in hand. 2512 University Dr.; 919-873-3033; nuvotaco.com The Original Q Shack “Barbecue tender as a mother’s love,” includes signature chile-rubbed beef brisket and Carolina pork shoulder. 2510 University Dr.; 919-402-4227; theqshackoriginal.com Rockwood Dairy Bar Grab-and-go ice-cream shop offering pints and quarts with unique and interesting flavors, including sorbets. 2514 University Dr.; 984-219-2744; rockwooddairybar.com Sake Bomb Asian Bistro Asian bistro and sake bar serving specialty rolls like the “Green Monster” with spicy yellow tail and tuna. 4215 University Dr.; 919-401-4488; sakebombdurham.com Saladelia Cafe + Catering Simple and honest food prepared with authentic, local and seasonal ingredients. Gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads, speciality entrees, and mezza platters, made from scratch with Mediterranean flare. Espresso, juice and organic smoothie bar as well as local beer and wine selection. 4201 University Dr.; 919-489-5776; saladelia.com BR Thai Cafe Authentic Thai cuisine like drunken noodles, curries and stir-fries. Don’t miss the coconut cake! 2501 University Dr.; 919-493-9794; thaicafenc.com WEST END & LAKEWOOD Cocoa Cinnamon Local coffee shop with signature hand-brewed coffees and lattes, hot chocolate and churros. Open for takeout with online and contactless ordering. 2013 Chapel Hill Rd.; cocoacinnamon.com Da Kine’s Kava Bar An assortment of Kava drinks that promote stress relief and mental well being. 1114-B W Chapel Hill St.; 919-864-8002; dakineskava.com

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Local Yogurt Frozen yogurt treats, including dairy-free sorbet, all served in compostable products.

1114 W. Chapel Hill St.; 919-489-5900; localyogurtdurham.com FAYETTEVILLE STREET Chicken Hut 63-year-old institution with a reputation for perfectly seasoned and tender chicken. Open Monday through Friday for takeout. 3019 Fayetteville St.; 919-682-5697; chickenhutnc.weebly.com Sweet’s Smoothies Healthy smoothies and wraps.

2506 Fayetteville St.; 919-428-3200; sweetssmoothies.business.site MORE WEST-CENTRAL DURHAM Bull and Bean Fresh salads, breakfast and sandwiches like pulled pork-loaded hashbrowns and the turkey and brie sandwich. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-237-2398; bullandbeancafe.com BR Eastcut Sandwich Bar East Coast sandwich fare and salads, small plates, soups and sweets. As of press time, available for takeout and curbside pickup only.

Mainstays include chicken Parm, BLTs and roast beef sandwiches. 3211 Old Chapel Hill Rd.; 984-439-1852; BR eastcutsandwich.com Hope Valley Diner Diner food and breakfast all day with selections like chicken and dumplings, fried pickle chips, biscuits and gravy. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-419-0907; hopevalleydiner.com BR La Vaquita Taqueria Authentic Mexican restaurant serving tacos on homemade corn tortillas with traditional fillings like lengua (braised tongue) and carnitas. 2700 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-402-0209; lavaquitataqueria.com New Tokyo Quick-service Japanese restaurant where everything on the menu – including hibachi-style dishes, sushi, udon and more – comes in under $10.

3822 S. Roxboro St.; 919-224-8811 Only Burger The food truck’s brick-and-mortar offers all the same build-your-own burger options and sides for takeout. 3710 Shannon Rd., Ste. 118; 919-937-9377; onlyburger.com Park’s Food Street Korean-inspired food hall with a fried chicken restaurant, noodle house and Taco Park.

3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd., Ste. 200; 919-748-3131; parksfoodst.com Pop’s Backdoor South Fresh pizza and Italian cuisine, including calzones with homemade ricottamozzarella filling. 3710 Shannon Rd.; 919-493-0169; popsbackdoorsouth.com BR Randy’s Pizza Pizzas, garlic knots and stromboli. 1813 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy.; 919-490-6850; randys-pizza.com

Roots Bakery, Bistro and Bar Southern meets Central American at this breakfast, lunch and dinner spot with “from the sea,” “from the ranch” and “from the garden” options. 4810 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-748-4739; rootsbistroandbar.com BR Urel’s Jamaica House Traditional Jamaican dishes like goat curry, jerk chicken, oxtails and ackee and saltfish.

3825 S. Roxboro St., Ste. 123; 919-251-8104

SOUTHERN DURHAM / NEAR I-40 WOODCROFT SHOPPING CENTER Chubby’s Tacos Fresh Mexican favorites like burritos, nachos and salads, as well as the “Chubbychanga.”

4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-489-4636; chubbystacos.com Joe Van Gogh Cozy and full of natural light, this local coffee shop sources quality beans for a superior coffee available for takeout. 4711-5A Hope Valley Rd.; 919-973-3950; joevangogh.com Pulcinella’s Italian Restaurant Southern Italian dishes available for takeout. Antipasto classico, baked ziti and tortellini alla panna. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-490-1172; pulcinellasitalianrestaurant.com Randy’s Pizza Pizzas, garlic knots and stromboli.

4810 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 112; 919-403-6850; randys-pizza.com Smallcakes Signature cupcake flavors as well as seasonal specials, available for takeout or delivery. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-937-2922; smallcakesnc.com West 94th St. Pub Traditional pub fare: loaded fries, chili cheese tots and fish & chips. 4711 Hope Valley Rd.; 919-403-0025; west94thstpub.com Yamazushi Japanese fine dining, kaiseki-style, with seasonal menu changes and a multi-course menu as well as sake. 4711 Hope Valley Rd., Ste. 6-A; 919-493-7748; yamazushirestaurant.com SUTTON STATION Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria Traditional Italian pastas, pizzas, crostinis and salads. 5850 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-206-4067; bocciitalian.com Bua Thai Cuisine Thai classics: pad thai, hot and sour soup, curries, Krapow lamb. Get your meal “Thai hot,” if you’re up to it! 5850 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 101; 984-219-7357; buathaidurham.com Dulce Cafe Espresso, gelato and sandwiches.

Smoked salmon bagel, dulce Reuben and the “B-L-A-T.” 5826 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-797-0497; dulcecafedurham.com BR Nantucket Grill & Bar New England-style cuisine known for their desserts like the “Unbirthday” and coconut cake. 5826 Fayetteville Rd.; 919-484-8162; nantucketgrill.com LINCOLN PARK WEST Danny’s Bar-B-Que Hickory-smoked barbecue, ribs, fried catfish. 2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 118; 919-806-1965; dannysbarbque.com Gussy’s Place Greek street food like gyro pita, Greek fries and baklava. 2945 S. Miami Blvd.; 984-439-8455; gussys.com

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Piper’s In The Park Soups, salads, hoagies and burgers with selections like curried couscous and “South of Here” turkey sandwich. 2945 S. Miami Blvd.; 919-572-9767; pipersinthepark.com Spicy Green Gourmet Cafe Sandwiches, soups, salads with specialities like California Turkey Flatbread.

2945 S. Miami Blvd., Ste. 126; 919-220-6040; spicygreengourmet.net HOPE VALLEY COMMONS Highway 54 Public House House-made burgers, N.Y.style pizza, wings and potato chips. 1125 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 301; 919-401-8600; hwy54pub.com Denny’s Diner fare serving breakfast anytime, lunch and dinner. 7021 N.C. 751, Ste. 901; 919-908-1006; dennys.com BR Makus Empanadas A variety of meat, veggie and cheese empanadas, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options options. 1125 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 304; 984-888-5302; makusempanadas.com Sweet Charlie’s Thai-inspired hand-rolled ice cream and frozen yogurt. 1125 W. N.C. 54; 984-888-5101; sweetcharlies.com

NEAR SOUTHPOINT HOMESTEAD MARKET Bean Traders Coffee Coffee specialties and local pastries, including scratch-made waffles and pies.

105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 249; 919-484-2499; beantraderscoffee.com City Barbeque Smoked meats, peach cobbler and hushpuppies. 208 W. N.C. 54; 919-237-9509; citybbq.com The Mad Popper Gourmet popcorn shop with flavors both sweet and savory. 105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 259; 919-484-7677; themadpopper.com MILKLAB Organic rolled ice cream and bubble milk tea. 105 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 265; 919-937-9798; milklabcafe.com Shiki Sushi Sushi and pan-Asian choices like “Bang Bang Shrimp,” gyoza dumplings and beef pho soup.

207 W. N.C. 54; 919-484-4108; shikitasu.com ZenFish Poké Bar Healthy, fast-casual restaurant serving poké (raw fish) in made-to-order bowls containing rice, quinoa or salad, and toppings of your choice. 105 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 261; 919-294-9988; zenfishpokebar.com THE STREETS AT SOUTHPOINT AREA Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Hand-crafted ice creams, sorbets and sherbets in ever-changing flavors.

8200 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 1002; 919-237-3537; brusters.com People’s Coffee Specialty coffee, pastries and coldpressed juice. 7830 N.C. 751, Ste. 100; 919-924-0240; pplscoffee.com Harvest 18 Local, seasonal eats. Try the pimento cheese dip and brunch on the weekends.

8128 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 114; 919-316-1818; 18restaurantgroup.com/harvest-18 BR

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Order takeout from this daily-changing menu of doughnuts and biscuits. For vegetarians, the “Fried Green Tomato” biscuit is hard to beat.

8200 Renaissance Pkwy.; 919-248-2992; risebiscuitsdonuts.com BR Town Hall Burger and Beer Offerings like the “Carolina Burger” with pork belly and pimento cheese, barbecue salmon burger and fries poutine. 7830 N.C. 751; 919-973-0506; townhallburgerandbeer.com N.C. 54 Akashi Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar Hibachi, sushi and noodle dishes like bento boxes, yakisoba and spicy scallop roll. 2223 N.C. 54, Ste. RS; 919-572-9444; akashisushi54.com Kokyu Global street food like Bulgogi tacos and paneer bowls. 245 E. N.C. 54, Ste. 105; 919-251-9017; kokyubbq.com

True Flavors Diner Upscale Southern diner open for takeout. Try the “Howling Moon” French toast made with Howling Moon moonshine sauce. Currently operating out of the diner, biscuit sandwich shop Debbie Lou’s offers protein options from chicken and duck to lobster, gator and kangaroo. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-316-7978; trueflavorsnc.com BR PAGE ROAD Farmside Kitchen Grains-and-greens-forward restaurant offering a variety of healthy bowls and sides like avocado toast. 5431 Page Rd.; 984-219-2739; farmsidekitchen.com Gusto Farm to Street Farm-to-table offerings including salads and pizza. As of press time, temporarily closed. 5431 Page Rd.; 984-219-2739; eatgusto.com LuLuBangBang Chapel Hill Restaurant Group’s newest venture features handcrafted Pan-Asian street food with fresh local ingredients. 5418 Page Rd.; 919-908-1851; lulubangbangnc.com

RTP N.C. 55 Backyard BBQ Pit Barbecue and other Southern comfort foods like mac and cheese and Brunswick stew. 5122 N.C. 55; 919-544-9911; sweetribs.com

MEZ Contemporary Mexican Creative Mexican dishes, based on traditional recipes with a fresh, healthy twist. 5410 Page Rd.; 919-941-1630; mezdurham.com

Basera Modern, fine-dining Indian restaurant featuring a lunch buffet and tandoor grill. As of press time, temporarily closed. 4818 N.C. 55; 919-205-5050; baseraindiancuisine.com Big C Waffles Gourmet waffles, available for takeout.

2110 Allendown Dr.; 919-797-7576; bigcwaffles.com BR

Brigs at the Park Breakfast selections and sandwiches.

4900 N.C. 55; 919-544-7473; brigs.com BR

Mr. Cheesesteak Cheesesteaks, fries and wings.

5400 S. Miami Blvd.; 919-991-1403; mrcheesesteak.com

Jamaica Jamaica Caribbean food favorites like jerk chicken, yellow rice and brown stew chicken. 4857 N.C. 55; 919-544-1532; jamaicajamaicartp.com

Page Road Grill Traditional American dishes, from housemade soup and bread to burgers to vegetarian options. 5416 Page Rd.; 919-908-8900; pageroadgrill.com

Na’Mean Asian fusion, Korean barbecue sandwiches available for takeout. A KoKyu joint. 4823 Meadow Dr., Ste. 108; 919-699-4667; kokyubbq.com/nmean Sansui Sushi Bar & Grill Hibachi dishes and sushi rolls like “Spider Man” with crab and crawfish. 4325 N.C. 55; 919-361-8078; sansuisushi.com Sushioki Sushi burritos in traditional flavors, plus rolls with a Southern twist, like double-fried chicken. 4900 N.C. 55, Ste. 510; 919-405-7121; sushiokirtp.com Vit Goal Tofu Restaurant Korean dishes like fried dumplings, tofu soups and Korean barbecue.

2107 Allendown Dr.; 919-361-9100; vitgoals.com GREENWOOD COMMONS Benetis Restaurant Classic breakfast with a Mediterranean lunch buffet. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-806-0313; benetisrtp.com BR

MORRISVILLE G58 Modern Chinese Cuisine Traditional Sichuan and Cantonese flavors abound in sautéed flounder, fried grouper and steamed scallop entrees; a Western influence can be seen in dishes such as Chilean Sea Bass with brandy sauce and Cumin-Dusted New Zealand Lamb Chops. 10958 Chapel Hill Rd.; 919-466-8858; g58cuisine.com The Goat All-day hangout, restaurant, bar and coworking space with games and a volleyball league launching summer 2021. 5600 Primary Dr., Morrisville; 919-981-9405; lcgoat.com/durham BR

Sarah’s Empanadas Homemade empanadas.

5410 N.C. 55; 919-544-2441; sarahsempanadas.com Tandoor Indian Restaurant Traditional Indian like veggie samosas, kababs and naan. 5410 N.C. 55; 919-484-2102; tandoorinrtp.com BR

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couple with a palm-sized puppy sit at a picnic table outside of Sister Liu’s Kitchen.

Using disposable chopsticks, they pick up their choice of morsel from two trays of dumplings, dipping each one into fragrant chili oil. There are immediate food-filled smiles.

Sharing food is a central feature of how Chinese people, like many cultures in the world, convey affection. Sister Liu’s, a hole-inthe-wall dumpling dive, was built around this ideology. Cuiying “Sister” Liu recalls sitting around the table at 6 years old with her parents and grandparents, learning how to make the pocket-sized delights and indulging in her mini ABOVE Cuiying Liu holds a customer favorite – the Chinese masterpieces hours later. “It was like magic,” she hamburger, or Rou Jia Mo – filled with delectable pork belly. says. The communal effort of enjoying a meal BELOW The steamed pork buns are not a featured menu item, with one another stuck with her to this day, but customers often call in to preorder them. reflected in her eternal gratitude for tradition and family – and more importantly, dumplings.

She brought that adoration with her to North Carolina when she moved here from Harbin, China, in March 2013. She admits she never thought she would open a restaurant, but her dumpling fan base among friends made her reconsider. “I enjoy making dumplings, Chinese burgers, noodles,” Cuiying says. “My friends love the dishes I made, and I was so happy about it, that’s the reason I opened my first kitchen.”

She opened Sister Liu’s Kitchen, serving up homestyle handmade northeastern Chinese food, in October 2018 and landed on Bon Appetit’s list of the 50 Best New Restaurants in America within Morrisville in November 2020 and also acquired a food months. Now with a national reputation, the kitchen – truck. “It’s my favorite because it can ‘fly’ to any place,” small enough to fit just four employees – often gets more she says. She’s weathered the pandemic alongside fellow orders than it can handle. “We had the busiest dinner rush restaurant owners, but she misses the time-honored ritual today,” customers might find posted on the restaurant’s of gathering around the table with new and familiar faces.

Instagram, announcing they are sold out.

“The most difficult part is I cannot have the usual contact Once again, Sister Liu adapted to meet the needs of her with my customers and chat with them,” she says. For now, growing customer base. She opened a second location in she lets the dumplings do the talking. m ay 2 0 2 1

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WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT

OUR 9TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S ISSUE These 12 extraordinary women impact our city in ways big and small.

We’re honored to share their stories.

PHOTOG RAPHY B Y J OHN MICHAEL SIMPSON

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A N A B EL ROSA SHAREHOLDER/PARTNER, LAW OFFICES OF JAMES SCOTT FARRIN he plane was tiny, Anabel Rosa remembers, a blue puddle-jumper. As she and New York City mayor David Dinkins flew over Boston, he pointed down at the clear blue channel beneath them. “That’s where the Boston Tea Party happened,” he shouted over the noise. Anabel, an assistant press secretary at the time, drew a blank face. “I know that’s American history,” she said, “but I have to admit, I don’t know the full story.” Mayor Dinkins looked at her kindly, knowing what she meant. “I’ve been thinking about law school,” she continued. “And I want to study the Constitution. I’m excited about it every time I read it.”

When they landed, Dinkins pointed again, this time at her. “You’re going to law school,” he said. At this point, Anabel had worked for him for four years, a whirlwind experience that included meeting her idol, Nelson Mandela, who dedicated his life to equality. A year after that plane ride, Anabel was on her way to doing the same, starting with her acceptance to Brooklyn Law School.

It’s hard to believe how far Anabel has come in the three decades since. She left New York the year after 9/11 and moved to Puerto Rico to work as an attorney, notary and real estate agent for a few years before officially planting roots in Durham. Now she is one of the city’s upand-coming civil rights attorneys.

Her initial hesitations about moving back to the States were alleviated after an interview with the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. They shared her same enthusiasm about working with clients

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WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT who speak English as a second language – a topic that’s always hit home for her.

Anabel could barely speak English when she moved to the States from Puerto Rico in 1981 to start her undergraduate studies at Syracuse University. A college friend would walk her through simple phrases like, “How are you doing?” and, “Where are we going for lunch?” When Anabel moved to Durham in 2010, she spent every Saturday morning for five years teaching ESL students at The Church of The Good Shepherd.

Anabel likes to think that’s where her son, Andres, found his motivation to join the Peace Corps in 2019.

The pandemic cut Andres’ experience short, and necessitated that Anabel watch her daughter Gisela’s Durham Academy graduation on TV. Still, over the past year she’s sometimes worked 55-plus-hour weeks, at times overseeing some 300 cases. And that doesn’t include her pro bono work. “It’s what makes me feel so good about what I do,” she says. That drive earned her induction into the state’s Pro Bono Honor Society in 2019 and the Citizen Lawyer Award from the North Carolina Bar Association the following year.

Anabel finds ways to advocate for people beyond her role as an attorney. She’s a member of North Carolina Advocates for Justice and coordinates U.S. citizenship clinics. She recruited 21 attorneys from her office to volunteer at the last clinic three years ago. They processed nearly 50 applications that day.

You’ll find her at an occasional Durham City Council meeting, gauging how certain plans affect neighborhoods with large Latino populations. When Bill Bell was mayor, she’d walk up to him and relay her complaints without hesitation. Now she’s in Raleigh doing the same thing at a state level, often sitting in on four-hour meetings for the Governor’s Hispanic Advisory Council.

For all the awards and accolades she’s received for her work, her one hope is that it makes an impact for generations to come. “I’m really proud and honored to be a member of all these committees, but I feel for my children and their children,” she says. “Knowing that we [as a country] move so slowly sometimes. When my son was in Brogden Middle School, he was followed by a group of kids who called themselves ‘the border patrol.’

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RA C H A EL C LA SSI FOUNDER AND CEO, TINY EARTH TOYS his time last year, Rachael Classi’s upstairs closet in her Duke Park home overflowed with toys. The blocks and doodle boards once loved by daughters Donna, 4, and Lucia, 2, cluttered the space. Rachael saw what the overstuffed alcove was teaching her children. “Habits of overconsumption start really young,” Rachael says. “It kept hitting me that we don’t need to constantly be purchasing brand new things for our little ones.”

Rachael and her husband, Peter Classi, were without child care when the pandemic began, and struggled to manage their full-time jobs. Rachael left her position as vice president of strategy and marketing at Teamworks to look after her daughters. At home, she found herself “trying to find ways to bring new and novel things into the house [without] spending a fortune,” Rachael says. She began exchanging sanitized toys and books with neighbors.

This informal neighborhood trade-off reminded Rachael of that closet. She surveyed parents and discovered that they also wanted to find a systematic way to pass on toys their children had outgrown. So, she developed a concept for a startup that would offer subscription boxes of playthings intended for reuse. She teamed up with experts, including certified Montessori early childhood teacher Olynda Smith, in October 2020 to curate sustainable, age-appropriate toys.

Tiny Earth Toys launched a full line of products for newborns to toddlers in March. Each box option contains high-quality wooden toys and is intended for about four to six months of use before TET recommends sending it back and moving on to the next option.

Returned kits are sanitized and then sent to their next home.

“She could very easily just be looking at the nuts and bolts of the toys, but she’s also looking at the bigger question of how to support families,” Olynda says, which is why boxes include guides that are centered on being environmentally conscious.

Rachael believes it was no coincidence that her inspiration struck last summer. “If the pandemic had not occurred,” she says, “I’m not sure I would have slowed down enough to realize what was going on in our house.”

The business continues to grow – it sold out of two of its flagship kits and doubled the number of parents subscribed in April – and Rachael is excited by the momentum. She hopes to share with others what she already knows: that they can “be really happy without needing to own that closet at the top of my stairs.”

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female firefighter is a rarity in the Durham Fire “It was like, ‘You know what?’” Angelica recalls. “‘I’ve had all Department, which is mostly composed of white these occurrences with the fire department, and maybe I should just men. There are only 18 total, or less give it a try.’” than 1% of the force.

Those first few years were often tough. She Even more rare? A Black female grew up with three sisters, so she wasn’t attuned battalion chief. Angelica Stroud to communicating with men on a daily basis.

Greene was given the title in August Working out with them was entirely foreign.

2020, a department first. There But she kept up. When she wasn’t getting the was no commemorative ceremony to mark the hands-on practice she needed at the department, Firehouse Magazine momentous occasion, but Angelica’s infectious smile she spent hours at volunteer stations – throwing recognized Angelica in 2010 for a fire makes it clear how she feels about the promotion. the ladder off and onto the truck, running safety program she Her ascension comes at a time when the drills, whatever needed to be done. Through her developed for seniors department is struggling to hire more women and own training, she found modifications or new and the disabled.

As a result, Firehouse people of color. Minorities make up less than 25% techniques that helped her perform just as well as Subs featured her of the department – many, like Angelica, never her classmates, if not better. face on their cups for a few years. considered a career in firefighting.

“Early on in my career, it was a bit of a “I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up,” challenge, because you look out and you don’t the North Carolina Central University graduate see anybody who looks like you,” she says. “As says. “I wanted to be a child psychologist. That I’ve moved through the ranks, things have gotten was the dream.” a little bit easier. And I say easier [due to] the Angelica, chock-full of perseverance, joined the fact that now I’m used to not really seeing a lot force in March 1993 after several encouraging of women, and I hate to even say that because I pushes from her landlord, Frank Delucia, who didn’t want to get used to it.” was a firefighter at the time. She gave him Today, Angelica works 24-hour shifts while a hard no for three years. But old memories overseeing five stations, 35 firefighters and seven of close encounters her family had with fire captains. As commander, her list of duties is long, Durham Fire continued to burn in her mind. Her nieces and but she wouldn’t trade it for anything.

Department is actively seeking female nephews got trapped inside their fire-engulfed “If nothing else, I just hope my story reaches firefighters to join. home and ended up with severe burns, and her one other African American female [who wants] Visit durhamnc.gov/ uncle sustained burns in a smaller kitchen fire. to come and join this organization,” she says. “I 622/Become-a-DurhamFirefighter for more Everyone thankfully survived, but Angelica can really didn’t know what I was getting into 24 years information. still hear the screams over roaring flames and the ago, but I’m glad I did. I’m grateful that I’m here.” frantic calls thereafter.

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lizabeth Turnbull gazed intently at the floor of handmade Cuban tiles. The colors – rich

reds, creamy blues and golden yellows – called her back to early 2018, when she and husband Roberto Copa opened their farm-to-table Cuban restaurant, COPA. But staring at those tiles on March 13, 2020, Elizabeth didn’t feel the same wonder from when she installed them. She was dismayed, devastated at the thought that, for weeks on end, no customers would step across them.

She was on a conference call that same day with Mayor Steve Schewel and practically the entire Durham restaurant industry, joining the chorus of local leaders unanimously deciding to shut down.

“Suddenly, you don’t have anything to do,” she says. “What do you do?”

The uncertainty that lay ahead didn’t deter Elizabeth from facing the crisis. She frequently attended city roundtable meetings and became the unofficial cofounder of the Durham Restaurant Coalition alongside Beyu Group President Dorian Bolden. Together they proposed solutions including outdoor dining. She wrote a letter to Indy Week calling on residents and city/state officials to take action, provide funds … anything. “Everybody saw the letter from Elizabeth,” Susan Amey told Durham Magazine back in July 2020. “She’s been very active and engaged.”

“I felt like somebody had to speak up and ask for help,” Elizabeth says. “In small businesses, sometimes people are hesitant to do that because they don’t want to upset the wrong people. They don’t want to put a target on their back, or they don’t know quite what to say or how to say it. Not everybody likes to write.

And I felt like I have the skill set.”

Elizabeth entered the restaurant industry when she and Roberto opened the now-shuttered sandwich shop Old Havana in January 2011. The Wake Forest University journalism grad had no culinary experience whatsoever. Roberto was a biochemist. It was a dream jokingly brought up over tacos at Taqueria La Vaquita.

More than a decade later, Elizabeth has continuously made an effort – whether it’s been through food, service or the written word – to add to the city she calls home.

As pandemic restrictions slowly lift, helping those affected remains important and necessary. COPA continues to feed the hungry at the Durham Community Food Pantry through its 50 Meals a Day program, which started in July and also helps provide COPA staff with living wages. COPA puts $1 per meal delivered into an escrow fund to give out small grants to local farms to better meet the needs of the community. “We expect to give the first grants before the end of the year,” Elizabeth says.

Elizabeth also juggles a second full-time job as senior editor and partner at her family’s business, Light Messages Publishing, where she manages 12 projects on any given day. She’s published two children’s books and a biography so far. A third children’s book, “Janjak and Freda Go to the Citadel,” is slated for release later this year.

The two jobs complement each other surprisingly well, making it more cohesive for Elizabeth to develop her symbiotic talents. It also helps that she’s her own boss, which gives her flexibility to champion a broader objective.

“Our advocacy work as a restaurant coalition isn’t over yet,” Elizabeth says. “Our recovery path is really long. We’re still working. We’re not giving up yet. … I haven’t quite stood on the corner of the street banging a book or pot and pan yet, but I won’t say it’s out of the realm of possibility.” – by Hannah Lee 

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E RIN K A UFFM A N EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, D URHAM CENTRAL PARK everal years ago, Erin Kauffman joked with Ann Alexander – Durham Central Park’s then-executive director – that she’d like to have her job one day. “I didn’t think I was qualified,” Erin says. “But when Ann retired in 2015, she encouraged me to apply.”

Erin moved to Durham in 2006 after working at a sustainable farm in her native Maryland. She found a home managing the Durham Farmers Market when the pavilion on Foster Street was still under construction and “we were operating the market in the parking lot,” Erin says. Once the market moved to the pavilion, Erin learned more about DCP. “I got to be on the board of directors, and back then no one really knew what or where it was,” Erin explains. “I feel like I watched and participated in the park finding its identity.”

“When the park chose me to replace [Ann], it was really exciting for me career-wise, but also a much better fit for my life at the time. I had a newborn who didn’t ever sleep, and the market required unconventional hours.” She and husband Kelly Davis had just welcomed son Frank, now 6; today, the family, which includes two dogs, two cats and six chickens, lives in Northgate Park.

Luxury apartments began to rise up around DCP during her first months in the role. “There are so many aspects of life and community and the world that all come together at a park,” Erin says. “There was a shift [in] who could live downtown … who could afford it. I came into this job and said, ‘This park is going to be a park for everyone.’”

Erin knew her team had to be intentional about programming and events to ensure DCP remained a park that felt welcoming. “The common denominator is people want to be outside and have a place to play, meet or just hang out, so that’s been the big focus for us.” The park collaborates with the city, sharing information gained from surveys and data on how to improve shade, seating and sidewalks. “We want to increase connectivity so people can get from one place to another more easily and build more play equipment.”

Some of these projects are already underway. The pandemic affected DCP’s in-person programming, but it also enabled the team to tackle projects that were on the back burner.

“Last summer, we had a wonderful donor cover the whole cost of adding a new trail down

by Ellerbe Creek and a new, climbable troll sculpture,” Erin says. The trail project hit one of their major park expansion goals. “This was an overgrown area, and now it’s a really nice little pathway,” Erin says. “We made the park feel bigger, and it was the greatest thing that happened last year. When everything in the world is feeling messy, it’s great to see something through that makes people happy.”

Looking ahead, Erin and her team – programming manager Tess Mangum and project coordinator Bryce Northington – are working to adapt events for smaller groups; a Tuesday morning story hour, for example, will begin in May. “We hope we will still have a big impact with smaller events on a more regular basis,” Erin says. “We’ll start having a couple of food trucks in the pavilion on Sunday afternoons, too.”

“There are people hanging out, having picnics, playing with their families and walking their dogs,” Erin says. “Watching the park develop over the past 15 years, from little recognition that it even existed to driving through on a Sunday and seeing a couple hundred people just hanging out … we’ve really achieved something.” – by Morgan Cartier Weston 

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D R. P RI YA K I SH N A N I C.L. AND SU CHEN PROFESSOR OF PEDIATRICS; MEDICAL DIRECTOR, YT AND ALICE CHEN PEDIATRICS GENETICS AND GENOMICS CENTER; CHIEF OF MEDICAL GENETICS & PROFESSOR OF MOLECULAR GENETICS AND MICROBIOLOGY, DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

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r. Priya Kishnani grew up in a family of physicians, including her

mother, a pediatrician, in Mumbai (then Bombay), India. “My mother ran a charitable program, caring for the underserved and indigent throughout her life,” Dr. Kishnani says. “I saw firsthand what it really meant to be a physician: to give hope to your neighbors, and make an impact on the rest of their lives.

From then on, I knew this was what I wanted to do.”

Dr. Kishnani began her formal medical education in India before embarking on an observation term at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “It was there I became fascinated with genetics, and by the time I moved to Duke University to do my third-year pediatric residency, I knew that would be the concentration for my career.”

Her research also led to a somewhat unconventional career path. “It is not often advised that you stay at the hospital where you trained, but for me, Durham is home,” she says. “I’ve been given every opportunity to progress at Duke, as well as opportunities to see and treat patients from all over the state, country and even internationally. Duke completely embraced me and my work.”

That support has been critical during her 30-year career as a pediatric medical genetics specialist. Dr. Kishnani sees many patients through their most difficult years. “Every patient is special and has taught me something,” she says.

“One young man from South Africa told me about the gratitude he has for life.

He knows without his treatments he wouldn’t be here, so why miss out on any moment to learn and enjoy?” she says. She’s amazed not only by the patients who live long lives, but also by those who’ve lost their battles, who are willing to do whatever it takes to help the next family. “Many know they will eventually succumb to their disease and want to do complete organ donation so they can help advance research,” she says. “It is so selfless that those living with these conditions still want to give.”

That’s what fuels Dr. Kishnani’s passion for her research. “We recently saw a sibling pair with an extreme case of Pompe, a glycogen storage disease,” she says. “We were able to initiate treatment right away with immune modulation, and today, the children look terrific. I didn’t think in my lifetime we would be able to accomplish developing an enzyme treatment for this rare genetic disease. Children are our future. Now we are able to give more of them the gift of an opportunity for a full life.”

Her biggest inspirations are her own children: son Kunal and daughter Sujata. Both are carrying on the family tradition of helping others. Kunal works for a firm developing innovative treatments for cancer, and Sujata plans to attend medical school. “As a mom, you always wonder if you’ve given your children enough of your time or the right advice,” she says. “I’ve learned so much from my patients that I think makes me a better mother, and my children in turn make me a better physician.” – by Morgan Cartier Weston 64

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SUSA N ST EWA RT TAY L OR PRINCIPAL, CHARLES E. JORDAN HIGH SCHOOL uiding students through some of their most challenging years is Susan Stewart Taylor’s calling.

She credits this to her parents, who instilled the importance of education in her. Her father attended segregated schools in Mississippi, and her mother was the only person of color from kindergarten to high school in her Massachusetts classrooms. Neither went to college, but they encouraged her to attend. “[They] kept telling me education is the way you access the American dream,” Susan says.

Susan went on to become a North Carolina Teaching Fellow and studied history education at East Carolina University before receiving her master’s in school administration from N.C. State. She spent most of her 26 years as an educator in Wake County, but was drawn to Jordan High in part because of its tightknit community.

When she started in 2018, there was a lack of trust among students and educators. “I just remember vividly going into the hallway after third lunch ended, and it looked like it was the mall when students should be in class,” she says. When she tried to talk to them, students turned the other way.

Susan built up that trust by instituting AP Capstone and AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) programs, and students now follow her goals for them to “graduate on time with options.”

When she speaks with students now, they politely excuse themselves to get to class on time.

And Susan can’t help but sing the praises of her teachers who have backed her along the way. She was floored when her “work family” masked up and gathered on their lunch break to celebrate her accomplishments as Durham Public Schools’ Principal of the Year on Nov. 20, 2020. “It might seem small, but that was a big deal because we’re working virtually,” Susan says.

It’s not just staff who have rallied around Susan.

“Previously when I would talk with families about a concern, it was always from the standpoint of ‘me, my child.’” At Jordan, she says, parents think about it as “we.” – by Nicole Moorefield 

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A N N A JON ES DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER, “CHAIRMAN JONES – AN IMPROBABLE LEADER”

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ames Henry Jones climbed out of the tractor seat, and a 15-year-old Anna Ruth Jones climbed up behind the wheel. The memory remains vivid: Her father’s silent stare followed by four short-but-powerful words: “Go ahead, move it.”

Anna returned to rural Northampton County, in 2007 after both of her parents had passed to collect a few anecdotes for their grandchildren.

What she discovered was the untold story of her father’s involvement in the 1969 school desegregation crisis.

“There’s a saying that when an old person dies, a library burns to the ground,” Anna says. “I thought, I better talk to these people who lived this story and who witnessed the story.”

In 2015, after seven strenuous years of research, interviews, fundraising and editing, Anna released “Chairman Jones – An Improbable Leader.” The 60-minute historical documentary shares her father’s story – a sharecropper with a middle school education becomes the first Black man elected as North Carolina board of education chairman.

As the plot unfolds, another question comes to mind: How did a former IBM employee with zero prior filmmaking experience create an award-winning documentary?

Anna first fell in love with the Bull City while attending North Carolina Central University – it was known as North Carolina College at the time – where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business. Like her father, Anna dedicated herself to becoming a lifelong learner – a journey that included studies at Cornell University, UNC Chapel Hill and the American Institute for Managing Diversity in Atlanta. Following a corporate career in business management, Anna retired in Durham where she felt inspired by Black culture and history and supported by a community invested in storytelling. Anna enrolled in classes at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University, attended the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival and networked with local filmmakers.

“Chairman Jones” has been shown at 13 film festivals across the state, nation and world. In 2016, the documentary was celebrated by a sold-out audience at the Durham Arts Council, who named Anna a recipient of its 2017-2018 Emerging Artist Program grant. Anna has since served as a member of the Durham Arts Council, Southern Documentary Fund, Duke Chapel National Advisory Board, Rotary Club of Durham and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

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H EATH ER P OWN A LL STRATEGY CONSULTANT AT (ISC)²; FOUNDER AND CEO OF THE CONFIDENCE LABS hen Heather Pownall graduated from N.C. State’s business school, she wanted to start a podcast. She bought the nicest microphone at the Apple store. And for the next 10 years, it sat on a shelf. Until July 2020, when Heather stopped and asked herself – why haven’t I done that yet?

The self-doubt Heather felt is not foreign.

She has witnessed insecurity as a source of oppression that’s held back female peers in school and at work.

“I think women have more internalized societal messages that are disempowering,” Heather says. “And that perpetuates unrealistic standards and definitions of what success is. [Women] don’t even raise their hands sometimes. My own lived experience validates what a lot of the research shows.”

But Heather knows the secret to squashing that self-doubt: action. She became a certified professional coach through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, and a certified association executive and a graduate scholar of the ASAE Diversity Executive Leadership Program, which advances diversity and inclusion in the next generation of nonprofit leadership. And in early 2020, Heather founded The Confidence Labs to help women build courage in their career and life. Heather now hosts a monthly podcast, workshops, a six-week confidence camp and provides individual coaching.

Heather’s career in association leadership, strategy and business development continues to evolve alongside her passion for life coaching. She’s done marketing for a renewable energy startup and directed global business development for an international association for accountants. Today, Heather runs The Confidence Labs while serving as a consultant for (ISC)2, a cybersecurity professional organization and lives near downtown with her wife, Leanora Minai, and their 7-year-old silver lab, Vinny.

“If your achievements and your story and who you are can inspire one person or be validating or give a hope or normalize someone else’s experience in any way, then it’s valuable to share and to be held up,” Heather says. “If I had one wish for all women … it’s to know what success is for you and that it can change.” – by Marie Muir 

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JE NNING S BRODY ‘SH OPKEEP’ AT PARKER & OTIS, CHET MILLER, TINY AND PARKER PAPER CO. hen the lights dim, the doors lock, the employees leave, and the rest of American Tobacco Campus grinds to a halt, Jennings Brody stands alone in a world of her own design. She can’t help but smile as she surveys the new Parker & Otis shop and cafe – the wine wall, the chests of candy and especially the piles of puzzles. She basks in all she’s created.

“A dream of mine,” Jennings calls the new space, one that brings out the fun-loving child in every adult customer.

It’s easy for Jennings – who manages four stores, cares for her 9-year-old daughter, Miller Kea, and serves on multiple boards – to forget to take a moment to celebrate her success. “She’s constantly attending meetings,” says Kelli Cotter, owner of Toast and one of Jennings’ close friends. “She’s not just on the Downtown Durham Inc. board, but [also] the Nasher [Museum Friends] board, the Families Moving Forward board. I don’t know how she has so much on her plate and stays sane.”

She truly enjoys the work of curating her four boutique shops, even the late nights If Jennings thinks of minutia, like building color-coordinated displays. These local retail meccas come you’re having a bad from someone with no business background – Jennings studied art history and day, she’s going to show up with a political science – which makes her rise all the more impressive. Those degrees still bouquet of flowers, come in handy, though; Jennings mentions her art history background is helpful a candy bar and a hug. when she’s designing her space and even her menus.

She’s just that person for many of us.”

She taught herself everything she knows about retail, starting when she opened P&O in 2007. That’s when she quit her job as a traveling candy and gourmet food – K E LLI COTTE R , o w ne r, To a st salesperson, ditched the MapQuest printouts and turned in unremarkable road sandwiches for finer fare.

“I never had taken a business class or read a P&L [profit and loss statement] or anything,” Jennings says. “At 29, standing in the [original P&O] space of 8000 square feet and saying, ‘I got this’ … I wish I had half that bravery now. But I felt like I could do something there.”

Looking back, Jennings jokes that her stores’ early days were “the sparsest hot mess ever.” She scrolls through her phone now staring in disbelief at old photos of metal racks of beer that are not completely filled and not-so-strategically placed beside DeCecco pasta and tomatoes.

P&O was just the start of her retail empire. She opened Chet Miller eight years later, followed by her children’s store, Tiny. Her most recent endeavor, Parker Paper Company – an extension of P&O with a focus on “putting pen (or pencil) to paper” – opened permanently after an iteration as a pop-up at ATC in January 2020.

It’s been 14 years since she opened shop, and after an in-house fire, a gas explosion and a global pandemic, P&O and its sister stores are consistently top of mind for their wide selection of gifts, and nearly everyone in Durham knows their favorite P&O sandwich number (you’ve got to try the No. 9).

Even if she doesn’t always recognize it, that bravery Jennings mentioned earlier remains with her.

“All small business people fear admitting that you don’t know something or asking for help as a sign of weakness,” Jennings says. “In the pandemic, I had to apply for grants, apply for a PPP, negotiate all this accounting stuff, which all of us restaurant people are not necessarily very good at. Even if you’re 14 years in and you say to your banker, ‘I don’t know what you’re talking about,’ it’s not a sign of weakness.

It’s a powerful thing to do.” – by Hannah Lee

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PHY LL IS C OL EY CEO AND PUBLISHER, SPECTACULAR MAGAZINE nside her home near Rockwood Park, Phyllis Coley wakes up around 5 a.m. As she gets ready for the day, a frayed brown piece of paper hangs on the mirror in her line of sight. It reads, “... he called on God of Israel saying, ‘Oh, that you would bless me indeed. And enlarge my territory that your hand would be with me. And that you would keep me from evil that I may not cause pain.’”

“That’s what I want for Spectacular,” Phyllis says.

“We’re never causing pain, that we increase our territory, and that we are a blessing to others.”

Before Spectacular Magazine, Phyllis worked in the entertainment industry in New York City. She later produced the TV show “The Electric Factory” when she moved back to Durham in 1991.

But as the years went on, Phyllis couldn’t disregard the biases she noticed in media coverage for Black individuals.

“When I started, I felt that African Americans were not being covered fairly or equitably,” Phyllis says. “If a Black person did anything negative, it made the front page. If they did something great and they got an award, it was in section C, page 12.”

Her dedication to sharing honest information led her to launch Spectacular Magazine in 2004. Phyllis began the “Spectacular Magazine Radio Show” in 2009. Phyllis’ featured guests included the Rev. Dr. William Barber II, Dr. Sharon Elliott-Bynum and former Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Larry Hall during the program’s decade-long run.

Phyllis shifted her platform online in 2016. She learned how to read analytics, clicks per minute and the differences between tags and hashtags. Two years later, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Duke University offered her a position to teach a “Social Media for Boomers” course.

For Phyllis, making an impact does not end with storytelling.

The magazine’s 26-person team also connects with the community through annual, inclusive events like the North Carolina Juneteenth Celebration – currently set to take place as an in-person event on June 19 – the MLK Black History Month Parade and Block Party, Man of the Year Awards and Woman of the Year Awards.

Looking down the road, Phyllis hopes her son and business partner, Lawrence Davis III, “continues to keep [Spectacular] moving forward and to grow it after I’m retired. And that we continue to tell the stories that make a difference.” – by Chiara Evans

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SUSA N A M EY PRESIDENT & CEO, DISCOVER DURHAM here was an energy, a feeling, when I moved to Durham in 2005,” says Susan Amey. “Not only was the city taking off in the sense of its personality and strengths, but the community as a whole began recognizing it and embracing it.”

Susan grew up in Raleigh, but was persuaded by husband Bill Amey, a Durham native, to settle here. She came into her role as chief marketing officer at Discover Durham in 2016 and was appointed as the visitors bureau’s president and CEO in February 2019, just in time to oversee the city’s 150th anniversary. The yearlong celebration featured more than 150 events and culminated in a closing ceremony in November 2019.

Susan’s ability to lead the team in new directions proved critical a few months later when the tourism industry was rocked by the coronavirus at the beginning of 2020. “It hit so incredibly suddenly, and we immediately began brainstorming ways to quickly help businesses,” she says. Her staff posted a list of takeout dining options right away. “A couple months later, the Black Lives Matter movement came to the forefront of our community’s consciousness. We started blogging on a few Blackowned businesses, and soon realized there was no complete list online. So we published that, too.” That database now showcases more than 200 restaurants, retailers and service providers.

This strategy evolved into the development of several recurring roundtable discussions. Discover Durham began hosting virtual conversations with restaurant owners, hoteliers, retailers and event professionals over the summer. “The idea for our Durham Delivers program, which delivers takeout to neighborhoods without any fees to the restaurants, came out of one of the roundtables,” Susan says. The program has now generated more than $120,000 in incremental revenue for Durham restaurants.

Susan’s biggest takeaway from the past year is that destination marketing requires an investment in the destination itself. “In the past, we have been so focused on bringing in visitors and tourism revenue, but we missed the value of our purpose, which is improving the lives of Durhamites year-round,” she says.

“This has been an opportunity to focus beyond the numbers and instead on people’s lives and livelihoods. I’m glad we are coming out of this with a wider and deeper set of relationships with our community.” – by Morgan Cartier Weston

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Fancy Hogan adores this sitting room; it’s where she gets to show off her favorite color: pink.

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ancy Hogan and Hobson Hogan

– along with their sons, Nicholas, 16, Sutton, 13, and Reed, 10 – moved to the Hope Valley neighborhood from Governors Club in Chapel Hill in October 2020. After years of driving their kids to school at Durham Academy –“We were spending four hours a day in the car, at a minimum,” Fancy says – they decided it was time to ease their commute.

The Hogans built their last home from the ground up in 2005 and “wanted to find a house that we loved” closer to the boys’ school, Fancy

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The bonus room is the perfect space for the boys and their dad to enjoy Ping-Pong, foosball and a Pac-Man arcade machine. On the other side of the room are deep sofas where they like to watch movies and play video games.

says, “but we were totally open to renovations, and we felt pretty strongly that any house we bought we’d have to do some renovations just to make it more to our liking.”

Their list of must-haves included a downstairs master suite, a modern kitchen and a mudroom and laundry room combination by an entrance. “We didn’t make those requirements necessary for our house,” Hobson says. “We were just looking for the ability for the house to incorporate that through renovations.”

There were several features that stood out to them about the home they ultimately bought in July 2019. One was the breathtaking beauty of the exterior. The floor plan fit what

From the outset, we knew [this house] had great potential.”

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they were looking for, and the home had enough property on one end to turn a guest room into a master bathroom and closet. Plus, it had the space to create that mudroom and laundry room where their sons could drop off all their sports gear every time they enter the house. “From the outset, we knew it had great potential,” Hobson says.

Fancy and Hobson worked with a team of people to turn the house they bought into their 6,000-square-foot dream home, 900 feet of which were added on to the original footprint. Residential designer Hutch Johnson of WHJ Design helped the Hogans determine what was possible from a structural standpoint, while Jeff Grau and

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of Grau Building Company took on the task of renovating the home.

The Hogans remained in their Chapel Hill home during renovations, which kicked off in December 2019. A few months later, COVID-19 began affecting the construction timeline.

“We were at a critical point of the project when the COVID lockdowns began,” Danielle says. “Not only did we have to keep everyone safe and healthy on the job site, but we also faced the real issue of not being able to get our hands on the products we needed when we needed them. But I am so proud of how our Danielle Quinn

LEFT Caption BELOW Caption All three of the boys play sports, so a big, lush backyard is a necessity.

team and the Hogans worked through these challenges together. We were able to finish on schedule, and the house is an absolute show-stopper.”

Once the major renovations wrapped up, Katherine Connell of Katherine Connell Interior Design and Mary Kate Bedell of Fresh Air Designs transformed the home into an inviting space that the Hogans could enjoy for years to come.

“They wanted a comfortable family home that felt light and fresh, but was livable for their family of five,” says Katherine, who helped choose paint colors and plumbing fixtures, plus find decor and furniture throughout the house.

Mary Kate assisted with the cabinetry and design in the kitchen, laundry room, mudroom and bathrooms. Though the house is comparable in size to their previous one, it’s layout works better for the Hogans. “They wanted well-thought78

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Moving on to the kitchen, with its counter-to-ceiling marble backsplash, large island and gold hardware that shimmers against bright white cabinets, it became more than a place to cook – it’s also where the family likes to gather. “The new kitchen is such a dramatic change from the original in the house,” Mary Kate says.

“The openness and bright nature of the space are welcoming and cheerful. It is wellplanned for function yet pleasing to the eye.”

“It’s the kitchen I’ve always wanted,” Fancy says. “I would say that our kitchen is probably the room that stands out the most in this house.”

Hobson’s office setup also received a boost in the move to Durham. “I got a big upgrade, personally,” says Hobson, who’s worked from home for more than 10 years

out organization and storage for all of their needs,” Mary Kate says. “Fancy and I worked diligently to make use of every inch of space – planning a place for each and every little thing while still creating beautiful areas!”

One of Fancy’s favorite spaces is the formal living room, which she lovingly refers to as “the Fancy room,” and looks forward to hosting friends there for pre-dinner cocktails when she’s able to have company over again. “My favorite color has always been shades of pink, and having three boys, I don’t get to use pink a lot,” Fancy says. “For this space, I said I wanted four pink chairs to face one another.” The soft pink chairs add a pop of unexpected color against a stunning marble fireplace and a modern black-andwhite printed rug. “My joke was that the only people who can enter this room who are male have to be 40 and older.”

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ABOVE Fancy sits at the vanity in the recently renovated master bathroom, which was once part of a guest room.

RIGHT Hobson’s office is decorated with memorabilia from his favorite sports teams: the Atlanta Braves, UNC Tar Heels and the New Orleans Saints.

as a former investment banker who now manages private investments. “I now have my corner office, windows and all.” It’s also near the master bedroom in a quiet spot that’s on the opposite end of the house from the bonus room, where his sons like to hang out.

The bonus room gives them space indoors, but the boys are also enjoying a newfound freedom outside the home. “They went from having to have their parents be involved in every play date to shuttle them to and from it to now really having school friends and neighborhood friends,” Hobson says. “It’s 80

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a totally different existence for them being able to bike and walk and do activities in the neighborhood.”

The couple applauds the team who worked together with them and are over the moon with the way their home turned out. “You hear all these horror stories about renovation, and we didn’t really experience those,” Hobson says. “You have to commend the team that we put together to help us along. … The final product speaks for itself.”

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This is what leadership looks like. Meet some of the Triangle’s industry players and agents of change, and hear the perspectives they shared on career development and leadership at the 2021 RTP Women in Leadership Panel.

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“Leadership does not always require, nor is it about, power, authority nor visibility.

Sometimes it is indirect and behind the scenes. Lead from the highest, heart-centered integrity, regardless of your circumstances.”

“I was bold enough to believe I could do anything I wanted to because I’ve had women all my life telling me, ‘why not?’ Find what you’re passionate about and go for it, and remember to bring another woman with you.”

“Women are still not always as equal in STEM careers, but the Triangle’s strong network and university ecosystem are a solid place for women in STEM to grow.”

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“My motto today is 100% fast and 80% right. In the world of business, you can’t wait until you have all the information to make a decision. Sometimes you just have to say yes.”

“What I would say to my younger self is follow your passion, make time for yourself, and celebrate your wins.”

“Don’t let anyone override your trust and faith in your own ability to do what you need to do.”

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ON THE MOVE

Duke University Fuqua School of Business alumnus Brett Wheatley was named CEO of TransLoc, which develops intelligent software and services for transit agencies, in March.

“Efficient transit services are critical to the economy and the future of U.S. cities,” Wheatley said. “New developments in connected and autonomous vehicles will continue to improve how we travel, but their success is dependent upon how we integrate these services into our existing transit systems across cities, campuses and corporate enterprises and continue to provide equitable access. I’m excited to lead the talented team at TransLoc to meet these challenges and collaborate with Ford’s other mobility businesses to help ensure everyone has access to affordable transportation options.”

Disaster and crisis management company IEM added James Clark and David Andrews to its team in March.

Clark serves as director of response and recovery and has more than 13 years of experience in the private and public sectors, including in Louisiana at the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.

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Andrews serves as director of international homeland security and brings more than 20 years of experience, including at Alaska’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. “Clark and Andrews are incredibly accomplished emergency managers, and we are excited to have them join IEM,” said Bryan Koon, IEM vice president of homeland security and emergency management.

Knox St. Studios, a resource hub for entrepreneurs, appointed Selena Haggins as its executive director in March. She leads the organization’s educational program strategy to establish corporate partnerships for students to gain experience in the STEAM field. “… Now is the right moment for corporations to fund nonprofits such as this by offering professional development opportunities for free or at a deep discount for Black and minority students,” Haggins said.

Independent energy storage technology company FlexGen named Kelcy Pegler as its CEO in March. Pegler previously served as executive

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chairman of solar, roofing and storage software company Sofdesk. Yann Brandt was also named CFO after doubling the revenue of solar hardware company Quick Mount PV, leading to its acquisition.

“There are no more excuses or limitations to creating a more intelligent power grid,” Pegler said. “Energy storage is a critical part of today’s energy transition and will create a cleaner and more resilient system.”

NEW ON THE SCENE

Brightway insurance agent Charvon Parker opened Brightway Insurance, The Parker Agency at 2606 S. Miami Blvd. in March.

Brightway offers customized insurance needs from multiple brands.

Parker joined the company in 2019 with more than 20 years of sales and customer service experience. “Many times customers come to me just to purchase insurance because it is something that they know is needed,” she said. “My goal is to educate customers about why it is important to insure and how the policy protects them and their families.”

Biogen Inc. plans to build a gene manufacturing facility at its Research Triangle Park campus with hopes to grow its supply of therapeutic medicines for those with neurological or neurodegenerative diseases.

The 175,000-square-foot space will be designed with advanced sustainability standards, and the company expects the site to create around 90 local jobs in addition to its 1,900-person workforce. It is slated for completion in 2023.

Durham Technical Community College launched seven Guided Career Pathways, which provide Durham Tech students with clear paths aligned to their career interests, at the end of March.

Students can shift among short-term, long-term and university transfer options within a Pathway with easier transitions. The launch of Guided Career Pathways comes after two years of planning and restructuring at the college and is based on a national Pathways model that has shown success in increasing student persistence and completion rates. The pathways are: Building, Engineering and Skilled Trades; Business and Entrepreneurship; Creative and Liberal Arts; Health and Wellness; Information Technology; Human Services and Public Safety; and Science and Math.

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Keen has been listed on Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America since 2019, climbing 913 places in 2020 with a three-year growth rate of nearly 182%.

Google Cloud announced in March that it’s establishing an engineering site in Durham. It will initially sublease space in downtown under an agreement with Duke University and is evaluating several locations for its permanent home. The office will serve as a hub for Google Cloud’s engineering team and is expected to create more than 1,000 new jobs in the area and grow into one of Google Cloud’s top five engineering hubs in the U.S.

PARTNERSHIPS, ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

Studio G Aesthetic & Family Dentistry and its sister company Triangle Mobile Dentistry partnered with The Forest at Duke retirement community earlier this year to take over its Medicare-certified dental clinic on May 5. Dr. TJ Dakermanji and Dr. Travis Hampton oversee the newly upfitted clinic, which offers on-site dental services for independent living

residents and team members.

Studio G, a Chapel Hill-based dentistry, is located 15 minutes from The Forest at Duke and also provides dental care to residents of record on days when the in-house clinic is not open and for emergencies.

Vestaron announced a partnership with Bee Friendly Farming (BFF) in March to promote their shared mission to protect honeybees and their role as agricultural pollinators.

Vestaron uses peptidebased biopesticides to target invasive pests but not harm the local ecosystem and has gained a foothold with crops like almonds and pistachios that rely heavily on bees as pollinators. “Bee Friendly Farming is a natural partner for us at Vestaron because we share the priorities of working collaboratively with farmers to implement practices and technology that keep our bee populations healthy,” said Ben Cicora, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Vestaron. Vestaron will donate $30,000 to BFF during this three-year collaboration.

Advertising technology firm Esquire Advertising partnered with furniture and mattress retailer Furniture First in March to supply Furniture First members with market strategies and insights for improved store performance. “With many markets rebounding from last year’s pandemic, our partnership will give members both the knowledge and tools they need to successfully understand consumer behaviors and tap into the industry’s growing consumer enthusiasm,” said Esquire Advertising Founder and CEO Eric Grindley, pictured.

MOVEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

Keen Decision Systems, a datadriven marketing company that helps businesses with branding, relocated to Frontier RTP in April. The company celebrated the milestone move with a

Brii Biosciences, a biotech company developing therapies for diseases, completed a Series C financing of $155 million in March. The company will use the funding to advance its infectious disease pipeline and central nervous disease program. Brii Bio is currently conducting several clinical studies for multiple infectious diseases, including COVID-19.

Vestaron, which develops environmentally conscious biopesticides, announced $18 million in Series B-1 financing, led by Northpond Ventures and joined by investors Cavallo Ventures, Novo Holdings, Syngenta Ventures, CGC Ventures and Anterra Capital.

“This funding will allow us to build on our commercial success to date, delivering our innovations to more growers here in the U.S.,” said Anna Rath, CEO of Vestaron, “and, in the near future, Mexico and Canada, where producers are facing similar pest and environmental concerns.”

AWARDS & HONORS

Policygenius was recognized by Forbes for the second year in a row as one of the best startup employers of 2021. More than 10,000 companies are considered and of the 500 companies recognized, Policygenius is

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FORECASTING

The Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce hosts its second virtual panel as part of its Take No Bull Women’s Series – a spinoff of the annual women’s conference – on June 17. Women who work in the male-dominated tech industry will share how they broke barriers to get to the positions they now occupy. Featured speakers are: Alisha Rene Johnson, technical lead at Black Girls CODE for the Raleigh-Durham chapter; Izzy Hinnant, web developer Kompleks Creative; Belindia Scott Taylor, network operations manager at Cisco; and Sally Scruggs, owner of 88 Creative Studio.

A boxed lunch from a local restaurant is included in the registration as well as a Breaking Barriers swag item. members.durhamchamber. org/events/details/take-no-bull-breaking-barriers-june-17 among the top 40 overall and the top 10 finance companies. Three main areas were considered for selection: reputation as an employer, employee satisfaction and company growth. The online insurance company has headquarters in New York City and Durham.

Maria Gorlatova, the Nortel Networks assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Duke University,

was awarded a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Award in March. The $550,000 award supports Gorlatova’s work, which uses nearby Internet of Things electronics to improve the performance of augmented reality (AR) devices, over the next five years. “To get to these ideal experiences, we first have to lay the foundational work, which is truly what this project is aimed toward,” Gorlatova said. “We’ll be examining how to let AR devices and users both have some control over some of the environment. … We want to create a new understanding of AR systems so that we can make them significantly more reliable than they are now.”

IN OTHER NEWS

Oracle NetSuite declared “end of life” status for the Bronto Marketing Platform created by Bronto Software,

a Durham-based company that NetSuite bought six years ago for $200 million. Oracle acquired NetSuite in 2016. The last day of service for the email marketing program is slated for May 31, 2022.

Baebies, a company specializing in disorder screening for newborns, announced in March that it has delivered 10 million tests globally to newborn screening labs. The testing technology, called SEEKER, diagnoses lysosomal storage disorders.

“This milestone translates to 10 million chances to save a life,” said Richard West, cofounder and CEO of Baebies.

“While these diseases are rare, screening at birth is the fastest path to treatment and the best possible start in life.” One in seven babies born in the U.S. are currently screened using SEEKER.

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TAKE NO BULL: BREAKING BARRIERS The Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce hosted the first of its four-part Take No Bull Women’s Series – a spinoff of the annual women’s conference – virtually on March 8 (International Women’s Day). The event, titled “The Power We Don’t Know We Have,” featured Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean – vice president at Fair Count, a nonpartisan nonprofit in Georgia founded by her sister, Stacey Abrams – and Kelli McLean Slade, director of diversity, equity and inclusion at Relias. Leslie Lillard Walden, vice president of regional public affairs at Fidelity Investments, moderated the Zoom conversation. Attendees indulged in a boxed lunch from Zweli’s Kitchen & Catering while McLean and Slade shared how

they broke barriers in their respective industries. The next panel takes place on June 17 and covers women in tech.

If you or a woman you know has broken barriers or overcome an obstacle in the workforce, share the story in an email to chambermarketing@durhamchamber.org; every quarter, Durham Chamber selects the most inspiring story and shares the winner on social media. That woman will receive a prize – a box of goodies including items like specialty body butter, a Breaking Barriers journal, warmers with seasonal wax fragrances and a gift card to a Durham shop – to celebrate her accomplishments.

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RTP’S GROWING CLASS OF WOMEN LEADERS MEET FOUR WOMEN WHO CONTINUE TO BLAZE THE TRAIL AT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES

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omen historically have been underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), especially at the leadership level.

That hasn’t stopped these determined and successful women who are part of a growing class of women leaders in Research Triangle Park. The four women below share their accomplishments, the hurdles they have overcome and their outlook for women in STEM in the future.

They hold in common the desire to make a difference and to encourage more women to follow in their path.

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amara Terry conducted phone interviews for RTI International to earn cash to pay for an apartment when she was a college student at N.C. Central University. She unexpectedly found her calling. After graduating, Terry was

Tamara Terry was inspired by the strong women she saw working at RTI International when she started at the company in the early 2000s.

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hired as a project supervisor for RTI’s World Trade Center health registry, which tracked the health and well-being of thousands of New Yorkers exposed to the 9/11 disaster.

“I quickly realized that this company that I had stumbled upon was really amazing and making significant impacts to the lives of everyday people, and I realized that RTI was a company that aligned well with my love for humanity and my core values that include giving back to my community and doing my part to help change the world,” Terry said. “When I go to work, I think about how my work impacts the life of a human being, and that kind of centers me.”

A decade ago, Terry often was the only Black woman or Black person in the room at meetings. There were times in life where she held back from voicing an opinion, afraid that she would be perceived as overly emotional or as an angry Black woman. But she was inspired by the strong women she saw working at RTI, including the CEO at the time.

Terry was motivated to pursue leadership opportunities at RTI, which today has a staff comprising 67% women in the U.S. and 42% internationally.

“This is phenomenal and validates RTI’s commitment to being equitable, diverse and inclusive,” she said. “I am proud of the work and steps that RTI has taken to be leaders and influential in this space.”

Terry said she’s seen a similar transformation in STEM. “We’ve been in this space for a very long time, but I truly believe the tide is turning [and] that women are being seen as the high-level leaders that we’ve always been.”

Terry furthers RTI’s work to diversify as the domestic

outreach chair of the company’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Council and as their University Collaborations Office’s relationship manager with NCCU and other historically Black colleges and universities.

Terry was especially proud of RTI’s collaboration with NCCU, which is expanding to support the Advanced Center for COVID-19 Related Disparities (ACCORD).

ACCORD will conduct research to study the public health and economic impact of COVID-19 in underserved communities in North Carolina.

Terry also co-chairs RTP’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Collective and is the first chair of the Inclusion and Equity Committee for the American Association for Public Opinion Research. All of these relationships help to draw a more diverse group of young people into STEM fields, something Terry aspires to do as an NCCU alumna.

“I always say if God gives me the ability to have a higher level platform, I will use it for good and give back to my community,” she said.

LAURA HELMS REECE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AT RHO INC.

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aura Helms Reece never expected she would one day lead her family’s company, managing clinical trials for pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Her parents started Rho as a side business for UNC faculty and graduate students, and she would check data to earn allowance money.

When she began her studies at UNC, Helms Reece intended to get a degree in finance and become a professor. She picked up a master’s degree

in biostatistics along the way, changed course and pursued a doctorate in public health.

“On a good day in biostatistics, you make somebody healthy, and on a good day in finance, you make somebody rich,” Helms Reece said. “And I decided that healthy was the way that I wanted to go.”

Helms Reece worked for AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline before returning to Rho and eventually moving into the CEO role in 2011. This year the 365-employee company was growing like gangbusters, adding 30 people a month.

COVID-19 made an already hot market for clinical research trials even hotter. Rho is currently coordinating a study for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases that will help determine the rate of coronavirus infections in children and their family members in the U.S. Ask Helms Reece her ambitions for the future of the company, and she simply says she wants to continue growing and providing great jobs for North Carolinians. Offering familyfriendly flexibility is a big part of that.

“I love being a mom, and I love my job,” Helms Reece said.

“And I want to provide jobs to North Carolinians that allow people to do work that they love and have lives that they love as well. That’s part of my mission in life.”

Though women historically have been highly represented

in public health and Helms Reece “never felt like the only woman at the table,” allowing mothers to have flexibility in work hours was not the norm when she started her career.

Men didn’t even think to ask for it.

“My mother had teenagers when she started the business, and so naturally she thought about the flexibility that a working mom needs,” Helms Reece said. “Rho tends to have a lot of parents because of our flexibility, both men and women who utilize that flexibility to take care of kids, to take care of parents, to do the things we all have to do.”

As a parent and as a board member of the Durham Public Schools Foundation, Helms Reece also wants to encourage the next generation of women to pursue STEM careers.

While the public health field might attract many women, technology and engineering have a long way to go. Helms Reece said girls need to be encouraged to maintain and grow an interest in math and science all the way back to middle school.

“You have to follow upstream to where girls fall out of the math and science programs,” she said. “How do we make math and science cool?” 

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AskBio Director of Research and Development Lester Suarez and CEO Sheila Mikhail at the gene therapy company’s RTP headquarters.

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CO-FOUNDER AT ASKBIO

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deliver DNA to cells to repair genetic defects.

At the time, Samulski told Mikhail, who has a law degree from Northwestern University and a master’s in business administration from University of Chicago, that he probably couldn’t pay her. Gene therapy was considered science fiction, even dangerous, by investors and the public. But Mikhail couldn’t pass up the chance to co-found Asklepios BioPharmaceutical (AskBio) in 2001.

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“There’s a lot of different careers you can do, but I think you fundamentally go into the life sciences area because you want to help people,” Mikhail said. “It’s a one-time treatment with curative effects. That’s pretty amazing.”

No longer science fiction, AskBio has a track record of developing therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, hemophilia and giant axonal neuropathy. The company is working on doing the same for Huntington’s, Parkinson’s

and Pompe diseases, among many other conditions. AskBio has 350 employees in four countries, with plans to expand to 500 in the next two years.

The road to get here was long and arduous. The founders were unable to attract venture capital until 2019, relying on grants, funding from parents of children with genetic defects, licensing and selling spinoffs to major drug companies.

Mikhail can’t say for certain why they weren’t funded, but statistics show

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that venture capitalists don’t invest in women-led companies. RateMyInvestor released a report indicating that companies with women founders received 10% of venture capital in 2019. The figures were even lower for women of color, and Mikhail faced a “double glass ceiling” as a Mexican-American woman.

Mikhail relies on a sense of humor and a determination not to let other people’s issues become her limitations. “You’ve got to be super tough, tough as nails,” she said. “You’ve got to be one of those people that they can throw anything at you and you just keep coming back.”

On the plus side, Mikhail has had great success in attracting women to both research and leadership positions.

“It’s not that white males have a disproportionate number of smart, capable people,” she said. “There are smart, capable people in all different genders and racial groups. It’s just that they don’t have the opportunity, the same access to opportunity. I truly believe that.”

AskBio finally got its big opportunity in December 2020, when Bayer acquired the company in a deal worth $4 billion. AskBio will continue to operate independently while gaining access to Bayer’s financial resources, global clinical trials network and distribution channels.

That will help them deliver therapies

for more genetic conditions and with more speed.

“We want to help as many patients as we can as quickly as we can,” Mikhail said.

KELLY PFROMMER

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND FOUNDER AT CLOUD GIANTS

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elly Pfrommer’s company was born not long after her children were. She had put in years with Red Hat and loved the work but wanted more time to focus on parenting.

She couldn’t get management approval to work part time. So in 2014, she quit and became her own boss, a decision that sparked the beginning of Cloud Giants, a Salesforce consulting partner that now employs 22 people.

“No one gets to tell me what to do, and I love it,” Pfrommer laughed. “It has been the best experience of my life.”

Cloud Giants’ experts assist clients with Salesforce, the cloud-based software that allows businesses to manage customer relationships, automated marketing and analytics. The company is bootstrapped – Pfrommer says she had difficulty getting funding because she was labeled a “lifestyle business” – and was profitable from the

“I care more about creating start. Pfrommer began by an incredible place to work, the having a part-time intern meet kind of place that I would have her at home and eventually wanted to work, than anything grew into the RTP offices they else,” Pfrommer said. occupy today.

She’s had employees She recently spun off a new switch to part time and offers endeavor, RevdUp, which unlimited vacation and flexible provides sales performance hours, encouraging staff to and commission management make up the time when they within the Salesforce platform. can. Pfrommer was especially The RevdUp app launched on proud of growing to the point the AppExchange in March. that she could pay for 12 weeks Pfrommer was inspired by of maternity leave, even during her mother, a true trailblazer a pandemic. as a computer Cloud Giant’s programmer policies could in New Jersey explain how during the time her staff has of punch cards. historically been Because of her, more than 50% Pfrommer was women, reaching introduced to 80% at one time. the concept It’s been of traveling harder to consultants maintain implementing the gender software balance since solutions.

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Leeanne Siart & Andy Tracy

BY AASHNA SHAH P HOTO G RA P H Y B Y AL L IE MUL L IN, AL L I E M U L L I N . CO M

Wedding Date October 17, 2020

Occupations Andy works as a software engineer for SAS

in Cary, and Leeanne works in nonprofit development at the PETA Foundation. Leeanne also promotes Durham’s vegan dining scene through her Instagram page, @bullcityvegan.

Crossed Paths Andy and Leeanne met during a Pilates class at InsideOut Body Therapies in 2014. They began connecting outside of the fitness center in the summer of 2017. Their first official date was a short hike along the Little River with Leeanne’s dog, Jax, followed by vegan ice cream at The Parlour.

The Proposal Andy planned a romantic weekend at The White Pig, a vegan bed and breakfast and animal sanctuary in Virginia, in March 2020. Leeanne thought it was just a nice getaway where she could relax and meet some rescued pigs, until Andy got down on one knee during a secluded hike by a waterfall. He could only get a few sentences out before he teared up, cueing Leeanne to excitedly say, “Yes!” The Big Day Andy and Leeanne held their ceremony at The Cookery.

They shared the day with their moms, Jax, and their friends Bart Westdorp and Lindsey Crawford from Global Breath Studio; other guests joined via Zoom. Leeanne knew she wanted Bart to officiate their wedding from the moment the couple got engaged. “Bart has been my yoga teacher for the past several years,” Leeanne says, “and his authenticity and calm energy [were] exactly what we were 96

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looking for.” Lindsey helped Leeanne plan the Zoom ceremony and decorate the garden area at the venue. Their vegan wedding cake was made by Keyana Bourne from Bklyn Bakery. “Since we weren’t having a reception, we had prearranged with Mateo Bar de Tapas to pick up two orders of vegan paella,” Leeanne says. “We took it home and had a nice quiet dinner with our moms.”

Favorite Moment The couple decided to spend more time writing their vows since they couldn’t have a big ceremony or reception. “I will always remember how I felt during our vows,” says Andy, who compared them to love letters. “… I have never smiled so much in my life.”

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