By Staff | The Sun
Photo by Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California
September 13, 2024
“Homegrown Heroes” showcases contributions of politicians, educators, community volunteers
A new exhibit in downtown Riverside called “Homegrown Heroes” will spotlight the contributions of 25 community leaders.
The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California is opening the exhibition with a free Thursday, Sept. 26, event at 6 p.m. The public is welcome.
The $200,000 bilingual exhibition and oral history project involved interviewing the leaders. It’s the beginning of the institute’s efforts to preserve Inland Empire stories. The exhibit will run until May 30.