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Building a more inclusive community

Building a more inclusive community with Triangle DEI Alliance
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Last year’s DEI Conference attracted around 1,300 people. | Photo by Rick Crank provided by Raleigh Chamber
The Triangle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Alliance was formed by the Raleigh Chamber in 2019 to kick-start discussions in our community about what it means to be a part of vulnerable populations and how to cultivate more inclusive environments.

The group, consisting of local government and business leaders, creates programming and events designed to support the implementation of inclusive strategies for underrepresented business communities.

“After 2020, we decided that a statement on systemic racism was not enough,” Torri Staton, Director of Equitable Economic Development, told RALtoday. “So we formulated A Better Wake initiative, a collection of municipalities in the area that have decided to have county-wide conversations on what systemic racism is and how it affects Wake County.”

The group sparked a partnership with the Research Triangle Institute to collect data on racial disparity in the area. In February 2022, Triangle DEI debuted A Blueprint for Dismantling Systemic Racism, based on focus groups and raw data from RTI.

The blueprint focuses on four main topics: criminal justice, economic mobility, education equality, and health equality, and is made up of more than 40 goals and 150 action items.

“If we want to dismantle the system, we have to slowly change it one by one, one action by one action, one thought by one thought,” Torri said.
    Here’s how you can help spark powerful discussions and change:
    Browse all programs and upcoming events
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    Events
    Friday, April 21
    • Lil Wayne | Friday, Apr. 21 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $275 | Listen to this rapper perform on the Welcome To Tha Carter Tour.
    Saturday, April 22
    • Record Store Day | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall, 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | The record shop will open early for RSD and will be hosting live music from 1:30 to 5:30.
    • Spring Ninja Fair | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Warrior Tech Raleigh, 6451 Triangle Plantation Dr., Raleigh | Free | Meet athletes from “American Ninja Warrior” and enjoy this facility filled with obstacles.
    • Folded Paper Sculpture Workshop with Eliza Redmann | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 6-8 p.m. | 311 Gallery, 311 W. Martin St., Raleigh | $75 | Create your own geometric sculptures made from folded paper.
    Sunday, April 23
    • Drag Brunch | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 12 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | $50 | Spend an afternoon with Raleigh drag queens as you enjoy cocktails and an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet.
    • Poses & Popsicles | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 2-3 p.m. | Raleigh Popsicle Co., 119 E. Hargett St., Ste. 110, Raleigh | $10 | Join this yoga class for kids and stick around for a popsicle.
    • Longleaf Lo-Fi presents: Tuttle Recall | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 4-7 p.m. | The Longleaf Hotel, 300 N. Dawson St., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy this all-vinyl DJ series with Tuttle Recall spinning an eclectic set of tunes.
    • 12th Annual Bearthday Celebration | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm, 800 N. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Join this city farm to celebrate its founding and take a tour of recent site improvements.
    Kick off your weekend
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    News Notes
    Open
    • Rosecomb Beer Garden is now open in Cary next to Ashley Christensen’s BB’s Crispy Chicken. Rosecomb shares a 5,000-sqft patio with the chicken shop and offers 24 rotating taps in Parkside Town Commons. (Triangle Business Journal)
    Biz
    • Globally-recognized Fujifilm Corporation bought 145 acres in RTP to grow its Triangle footprint. With this acquisition, the company plans to build a $188 million cell culture media manufacturing facility along Davis Drive. The facility, slated to begin operations in 2025, is expected to bring more than 100 jobs to the Triangle. (Triangle Business Journal)
    Community
    • The City of Raleigh is seeking solutions to increase the number of Accessory Dwelling Units in Raleigh to encourage housing choice and affordability. Companies and entrepreneurs can submit solution proposals centered around the city’s outlined challenges by Friday, April 28. The winner of the pitch will receive a $5,000 prize.
    Try This
    • Want to learn how to safely cycle through the city? GoTriangle and Bike Durham are hosting a Mission Impossible Real World Cycling Webinar on Thursday, April 27. Join League of American Bicyclist Licensed Certified Instructor Justin Laidlaw to help navigate the Triangle’s roads by bike. Register for free.
    Sports
    • Wrexham AFC, the football club owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, will play in the Triangle twice this summer. The team will compete at Cary’s WakeMed Soccer Park in a seven-on-seven tournament from June 1 through June 4. Then, on July 19, the team will meet Premier League team Chelsea FC at UNC’s Kenan Stadium for a pre-season match. (WRAL)
    Eat
    • Tickets for NC F&B Podcast’s Bubbles And Brisket festival on Saturday, June 3 are on sale. The foodie event in Smoky Hollow will feature 10 barbecue pit-master chefs, a variety of sparkling beverages, music, and games. Tickets start at $65.
    Beauty
    • Wedding season is upon us, and if looking bronzed means feeling your best, Oak City Sunless has you covered. Bonus: Their concierge service gives you the luxury of getting a custom spray tan in the comfort of your home. See pricing + services.*
    Holiday
    • Mañana es el Día de la Tierra, una fecha que se remonta a 1970 como iniciativa de un senador estadounidense que fue testigo de un vertido de petróleo. En la actualidad, este día une a 1000 millones de personas en 193 países. Translate this news with Babbel (currently offering 55% off lessons) in The Wrap at the bottom of our newsletter.*
    Finance
    • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
    Shop
    • We’re firm believers in spoiling the ones we love — especially our pets. That’s why we’re adding these two things to our shopping carts: this customizable velvet collar and this durable bed that features a removable slipcover. Don’t forget the treats. We love these soft chews for doggos and these freeze dried snacks for cats.
    • Celebrate Earth Day by supporting some of our Six & Main brands. Rainier Watch, a business inspired by mountains, gives a portion of its sales to organizations that protect National Parks, and Plant Based Candles allows customers to reuse the vessel as a planter with wildflower seeds included in each order.
     
    Arts

    ✍️ Shall we compare thee to a poet?

    Read the winning poem from our 2023 poetry contest
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    Drumroll, please. | Graphic by 6AM City
    This April, we ran a poetry contest to celebrate National Poetry Month. We challenged you, our readers, to craft a poem using only the words that appeared in one of our newsletters (here are the original contest guidelines if you want to give it a try).

    Turns out, you’re all poets and we didn’t even know it. We were beyond thrilled to read the original, creative, and awe-inspiring poems Raleighites created from our newsletter copy. Check out the finalists’ poems below, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite.
    • “Minds & souls as well as just hearts” by Savannah H.
    • “What it Could Be” by Julia B.
    • “Spring and Summer” by David Stephen
    • “Raleigh poets’ night out” by Anna Weaver
    Check out the poems below, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite.
    Read their poems
    Asked

    Which poem should we crown the winner?
    A. “Minds & souls as well as just hearts” by Savannah H.
    B. “What it Could Be” by Julia B.
    C. “Spring and Summer” by David S.
    D. “Raleigh poets’ night out” by Anna W.
    Cast your vote
    The Wrap
     
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    Today’s edition by:
    Cat
    Holiday, translated: Tomorrow is Earth Day. The global holiday dates back to 1970, when it was spearheaded by a US senator who witnessed an oil spill first hand. Now, it’s observed by 1+ billion people across 193 countries. Brush up on your Spanish skills with a subscription to Babbel (currently 55% off exclusively for RALtoday readers).*

    From the editor
    Even though my dad is a die-hard Arsenal fan, I’m going to convince him to come with me to the match on Wednesday, July 19 at UNC. My goal is to get him to sing the Chelsea fight song with me: Blue Is The Colour.

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