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A March Message from Our CEO | Beyond History: Investing in Leadership, Safety and Strength for IE Women
By Michelle Decker, President & CEO | Inland Empire Community Foundation March 30, 2026 As we close out March and reflect on Women’s History Month, I’m reminded of the extraordinary strength, leadership, and resilience of the women who shape our communities every...
The Civil Rights Institute Partners with Empower You Edutainment to Spotlight Black Innovators who Built the I.E.
By Alyssah Hall | Black Voice News March 3, 2026 Overview: The Civil Rights Institute Inland Southern California (CRIISC) held a free event, “Brick by Brick: Black Innovators Who Built the I.E.,” to honor Black trailblazers of the Inland Southern California through...
IEHP Foundation Program Invests in Leaders of Today and the Future
By Greg Bradbard and Deanna Hendrick | Press Enterprise February 22, 2026 Daniela Romero has long been committed to serving her community, which led her to a career in the nonprofit sector supporting those in need. At True-Care, a community health clinic serving San...
Civil Rights Institute’s New Pop-Up Exhibition Showcases The Legacy of Clarence Muse
Bt Breanna Reeves | Black Voice News February 17, 2026 Overview: A new pop-up exhibition, “The Legacy of Clarence Muse,” is on display at the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California through March 13, featuring artifacts from Muse’s life collected by Dr....
Exhibit at Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California focuses on Black Actor Clarence Muse
By Staff | The Sun February 8, 2026 The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California has a new pop-up exhibition for Black History Month, “The Legacy of Clarence Muse: Artifacts from the Collection of Dr. Norman Towels.” The exhibit opened Feb. 4 at the...
State of the City Recognizes Community Impact, Innovation and Beautification
By Gazette Staff | The Raincross Gazette Photo by Isabelle Lopez January 30, 2026 Civil Rights Institute named Riverside Hero, Edge Sound Research wins innovation honor, 15 projects earn beautification awards at annual address. Riverside Hero Award The Civil Rights...
Civil Rights Institute Opens LGBTQ+ History Exhibition
By Amy Lopez | The Raincross Gazette Photo by Isabelle Lopez January 16, 2026 "Out in the I.E." traces decades of activism, community care and cultural impact across the Inland Empire. The Civil Rights Institute opened "Out in the I.E." Thursday evening, a six-month...
Inland Empire LGBTQ+ community takes the spotlight at new exhibition
By McKenna Mobley | Daily Press Photo by Daily Press January 22, 2026 The High Desert is represented in the Inland Empire exhibit, "Out in the I.E.," on display now through June at Riverside's Civil Rights Institute Inland Southern California. Read More
High Desert LGBTQ+ History Takes the Spotlight at Riverside Exhibition
By McKenna Mobley | Daily Press January 22, 2026 A slice of High Desert history has made its way into Riverside's first historical survey exhibition at the Civil Rights Institute, dubbed "Out in the I.E." A total of 1,500 square feet of exhibition space chronicles the...
‘Out in the I.E.’ exhibit to open at Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California
By Staff Press Enterprise January 9, 2026 A new exhibition, “Out in the I.E.,” is set to open at the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California in Riverside. The exhibition, a survey of the Inland Empire’s LGBTQ+ history, opens with an event 6-9 p.m. Jan. 15...