January 20, 2022 - Get DEI-certified + Durham-raised fashion icon dies at 73

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January 30 2022

Lenoir-Rhyne’s Equity and Diversity Institute starts Feb. 2

As more leaders + educators make DEI — that’s diversity, equity, and inclusion — a priority, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Diversity and Equity Institute (aka LREDI) in Asheville has stepped up to offer virtual courses and full certifications in DEI. Today, we’re exploring the way LREDI prepares its participants to maximize impact in their DEI efforts. Bonus: Their spring courses start the week of Feb. 2, and registration is open now.

LREDI offers courses taught by DEI leaders | Photo provided by Lenoir-Rhyne University

An offering of Lenoir-Rhyne’s graduate program, LREDI was developed by Aisha Adams, entrepreneur and founder of Aisha Adams Media Group and Equity Over Everything. Participants choose courses from four core areas: Foundational Leadership, Education, Technology, and Business. Many of the courses count towards continuing professional education in several fields, like human resources, law, and healthcare.

You can sign up for courses individually ($399 each), or you can complete the entire program ($2,793) to get your Equitable Leadership Certificate.

Want to complete the full certification in DEI? Here’s what you need to know:

You’ll need to sign up for all four Foundational Leadership courses (The Courage Principle; Equity Over Everything; Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion; and Starting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conversations).
Then, you’ll select three courses tailored to your professional concentration area (Education, Technology, or Business). Courses are four hours each and are offered multiple times a year, so you can make them work for your schedule.
After you complete your coursework, you’ll attend a Folding Chair session: a capstone course where new graduates are challenged to participate in public, socially complex conversations around DEI.

6AM City’s own Culture and Team Development Leader, Ali McGhee, will be starting certification courses this February. Want to join her? We’re working with LREDI to offer our readers 10% off of the total cost of certification. To grab this deal, input “6amCity” when you register here.*

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EVENTS

Today

Scotty McCreery | Thurs., Jan. 20 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz | $36.50+ | Listen to NC native Scotty McCreery perform live with King Calaway + Kameron Marlowe. 🎵
New Cocktail Menu Release Party | Thurs., Jan. 20 | 4-7 p.m. | Dram & Draught | Cocktail prices vary | Be the first to try new craft cocktails. 🍹

Friday

Cygnus X-2: A Tribute to Rush | Fri., Jan 21 | 8:30 p.m. | The Pour House | $15+ | Cygnus X-2 will pay tribute to Rush by performing Moving Pictures + favorites from the Canadian rock band. 🎸
The Breakfast Club 80’s Party | Fri., Jan 21 | 9 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre | $12+ | This 1980s tribute band will play favorites from the past, featuring a surprise special guest.

Saturday

NCMA Cinema — M.C. Escher: Journey To Infinity | Sat., Jan. 22 | 2-4 p.m. | NCMA | $5+ | The diary of M.C. Escher brings the Dutch graphic artist’s career to life in this documentary.
Be the Best You in 2022 | Sat., Jan. 22 | 2-4 p.m. | Stage Door Dance Productions, 2720 Godley Lane | Free | Attend “Girls Geared for Greatness,” an empowering workshop for girls ages 7-18 and listen to Erica Long, 17-year-old entrepreneur and owner of the Snake Experience speak.

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DRINK

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

49º | Showers | 84% chance of rain 🌧️

Coming Soon

Bakery + coffee shop experts are collaborating to bring Bright Spot Donuts to 1501 Sunrise Ave., located in the Raleigh Five Points neighborhood. The Donut Shop is being brought to you by Sam Kirkpatrick and Josh Bellamy of Boulted Bread, Andrew Cash of Jubala Coffee + John Knox and Sarah Millsaps of Benchwarmers Bagels. (Triangle Business Journal) 🍩

Biz

Seafood with no contaminants — or the sea. CEO Nikita Michelsen and co-founder Joey Peters of Pearlita Foods plan to grow oysters in a lab that is being set up next to Jellatech. The start-up has raised ~$250,000 and plans to launch an oyster sauce first. 🦪
Worldwide Clinical Trials + Science 37 announced a partnership to bring biopharmaceutical sponsors the latest technology platform. This will bring specialized network solutions for faster and more patient-centric clinical trial execution. (WRAL)

Development

Durham real estate investment firm Lennox and Grae Inc. purchased 216 Rigsbee Ave., in Durham for $1.4 million in September. The property is located near the Durham Hotel, between West Morgan and East Chapel Hill streets. Construction to turn the 9,030 sqft office building into a residential space is expected to begin in July. (Triangle Business Journal)

Real Estate

Wake County real estate’s median sale price was reported to be the highest of all-time at $411,000 in December. December 2021’s median price is $82,250 above January 2021’s median price of $328,750. 🏠

Job

The Raleigh Arts team is looking for a Community Engagement Curator to help expand involvement in its public arts program. The role is responsible for creating opportunities to spark engagement around public art projects through listening and visioning sessions, community events, workshops + community-involved art projects. Apply here.

Ranked

Raleigh ranked No. 2 on WalletHub’s 2022’s Best State Capitals for Safety & More list. All 50 state capitals + 49 key indicators of affordability, economic well-being, quality of education and health, and quality of life were compared to get the overall rankings.
While Raleigh ranked high in safety, NC was voted No. 4 on WalletHub’s 2022’s Best & Worst States to Drive in as one of the best states to drive in. Wake County has several projects under construction to improve the transportation system. Go here to learn more about on-going projects. 🚧

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POST OF THE DAY

Durham-raised fashion icon dies at 73

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André Leon Talley — Hillside High School + North Carolina Central University alum died on Tues., Jan. 18 at the age of 73. Talley became Vogue’s first Black creative director in 1988, continuing his career at Vogue until 2013. Talley received the North Carolina Governor’s award for literature last fall and will be remembered as a fashion journalist pioneer.

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THE WRAP

Editor’s pick: If you’re like me, you’re still celebrating country music icon Dolly Parton’s birthday (it was yesterday). DYK: Wake County residents with a child that is 5 years old or younger can sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library? When you sign up for this free program you will be mailed a brand new children’s book every month until your child’s fifth birthday. 📚