Closure Announcement

Monday, July 13th through Wednesday, August 26th. We will be back open Thursday, August 27th, for our upcoming exhibition Sight Unseen Reframed; the exhibition opening reception will be that evening, starting at 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM).

Banished Citizens

“History doesn’t stay in the past. Join us in partnership with Cellar Door Books for a Community in Conversation event exploring Banished Citizens: A History of the Mexican American Women Who Endured Repatriation by Marla A. Ramírez. Moderated by co-author Ron Gonzales of the Mexican American Baseball in the South Bay, this timely discussion will examine the 1930s Mexican Repatriation and its lasting impact on our communities and the policies that continue to shape our lives today.

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Civics Summer Camp

Your voice matters; learn how to put it into action! The Civil Rights Institute is hosting a FREE one-day civics summer camp for Inland Empire youth, lunch provided! In partnership with Eastvale Mayor Jocelyn Yow, this program is designed to introduce middle school students (ages 10 – 14) to the basics of civic engagement, leadership, and local government.

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Digital Archive Is Now Open

Dive into photographs, oral histories, reports, letters and other artifacts that preserve our region’s civil rights stories.

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Inland Edition Interview - The Civil Rights Institute

Our Executive Director, Sabrina Gonzalez, recently spoke with KVCR about the impactful work we’re doing at The Civil Rights Institute.

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Virtual World Experiences Are Now Available!

Experience the power of history with our new virtual world, bringing past exhibits to life in an immersive digital space. Your support helps us share compelling civil rights stories, inspiring learners at home and in classrooms everywhere.

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The Civil Rights Institute Radio Segment

Community Collective’s Romarick interviews The Civil Rights Institute’s Executive Director Sabrina Gonzalez.

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Mission

The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California inspires people of all ages through lifting up the historic and ongoing civil rights stories of the region, fostering community advocacy, and building champions of tomorrow.

Vision

Connecting people from all walks of life through stories, sharing of information, and personal relationships to make Inland Southern California a center of civil rights and social justice.

Values

Inclusive, Collaborative, and Good Trouble

The Civil Rights Institute Of Inland Southern California Proves Its Relevance In A Changing America

by | July 17, 2026 | Community News | 0 Comments

By Black Star June 17, 2026 RIVERSIDE, CA – In a moment when civil rights are being debated in courtrooms, classrooms, and the halls of Congress, one question keeps surfacing in the Inland region: Does The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California still...
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