We're Hiring

We’re hiring for two exciting full-time roles! If you’re a leader with a passion for efficiency, apply to be our Operations Manager. Or, if you’re driven by education and community engagement, consider joining us as an Education and Community Outreach Specialist. Don’t miss out—apply by October 25!

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Homegrown Heroes

Our new exhibition Homegrown Heroes is now open! This exhibition explores how we advance civil rights in our region. Stop by for a visit, Wednesdays – Fridays, 12 pm – 5 pm. 

Raíces Fuertes: Latinx Leadership Program

Interested in building leadership skills? Join a cohort of civically engaged high school students in CRIISC’s new leadership program. Applications due October 18. Apply today! This program is sponsored by the CIELO Fund.

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Inland Edition Interview - CRIISC

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

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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

CIVIL RIGHTS INSTITUTE – OPENING CEREMONY

Homegrown Heroes: Riverside’s Civil Rights Leaders Honored in New Exhibit

by | September 24, 2024 | Exhibitions | 0 Comments

By The Raincross Gazette Staff September 24, 2024 Explore ‘Homegrown Heroes’ at the Civil Rights Institute, showcasing 25 local leaders who shaped Southern California’s civil rights movement through powerful stories and oral histories. The Civil Rights Institute of...
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