Chieko Murasugi - Fine Artist, Chapel Hill

Chieko Murasugi was born in Tokyo, raised in Toronto, and based in San Francisco for 20 years before moving to North Carolina in 2012. She has degrees in Experimental Psychology (BA McGill, Ph.D. York U) and Studio Art (BFA York U, MFA UNC-Chapel Hill). She has...

Jamil Kadoura - Mediterranean Deli, Carrboro

Mediterranean Deli is a popular lunch and dinner spot on Franklin Street and provides Chapel Hill with authentic cuisines from the Middle East and the Mediterranean. Born and raised in war-torn Jerusalem, Owner Jamil Kadoura worked at a falafel stand outside of his...

Pilar Rocha Goldberg - El Centro Hispano, Chapel Hill

Establecer la imagen, gestion, operaciones y finanzas de la organizacion, para cumplir la mision de integrar a la comunidad Latina en la comunidad en general. El Centro Hispano works to strengthen the community, build bridges, and advocate for equity and inclusion...

Brother Peacemaker - Gates of Beauty Auto Shop, Carrboro

Brother Peacemaker not only fixes vehicles in his tiny body shop on Main Street in Carrboro, he ministers to anyone needing a little touch-up of their own. He lives and works his faith, operating a business that’s as good for your soul as it is for your car. Born in...

Yung Nay - Iza Whiskey & Eats, Carrboro

Iza Whiskey Eats is owned by Yung Nay, originally from Vietnam, who has traveled all over the world, savoring a variety of cuisines and pairings to bring diners an upscale Japanese fusion experience. IZA Whiskey & Eats was created as part of a lifelong dream to...