New Exhibition Opening!

‘Building Our Region’s Korean Communities’ exhibition expands on the traveling Pachappa Camp exhibition created by UCR’s Young Oak Kim Center’s to include a fuller regional experience for the audience. Today, with this exhibition, we celebrate the legacy of early Koreans in America by uncovering and preserving their stories for future generations. Join us Thursday, July 24th to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of UCR’s Young Oak Kim Center and the Opening of ‘Building Our Region’s Korean Communities’ exhibition.

Temporary Closure

We will be closed during regular open hours for installation starting on Wednesday, June 25th and will resume normal open hours on Friday, July 25th.

Inland Edition Interview - CRIISC

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

CRIISC Radio Segment

Community Collective’s Romarick interviews CRIISC Executive Director Sabrina Gonzalez.

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.

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

RADIO SEGMENT

LEGACY BUILDERS VIDEOS

Inland Empire nonprofit leaders advocate for community well-being

By Deanna Hendrick and Greg Bradbard IEHP Foundation April 28, 2025 On a sunny spring day in April, nearly 80 nonprofit leaders from the Inland Empire gathered on the steps of the California State Capitol as they prepared for a busy day of dialogue around improving...

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