Seeking Justice has returned with its fourth program in its series, “Seeking Justice: A Pathway to Passing the Bar.” Please join us on Tuesday, October 28th from 6 pm to 8 pm in our Diversity Center for a screening of producer Jay Gerren’s film Bar Daddy, a documentary that follows the story of Al Jenkins, […]
Do you know the history of the land you hike on? Here’s your chance to learn some local history! Join us Friday, November 14, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM for a FREE screening of Pá’čapa: A Mt. Rubidoux Story, a documentary created to share local native perspectives and the history of the Riverside landmark […]
Save the Date! Our new exhibition is on the way! We’re excited to announce Out in the I.E., an exhibit honoring the LGBTQ+ community’s creativity, activism, care, and pride across Riverside & San Bernardino counties. Free parking at Fox Theater parking lot, enter on Fairmount Blvs. (First come, first served)
SPECIAL OPEN HOURS! Join us in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and come view our newest exhibition Out in the I.E.! Take a FREE tour, have some fun with our interactive scavenger hunt, and get your creative juices flowing with our kids' craft corner! NOW is your chance to come learn some I.E. […]
Want to show up informed, prepared, and safe? Join us Sunday, January 25, from 11 AM–2 PM for a free community workshop. We’ll explore safe ways to participate in demonstrations, alternative approaches to protest, and how to navigate tough conversations. Come learn, reflect, and build together. Doors open at 10:30 AM!
Looking for a space to feel seen and heard? Join Dr. Anthony Jerry and Dr. Niedha Welch on Tuesday, January 27 from 5 PM - 7 PM during Listening to Heal: Our Stories, Our Strengths for an evening of storytelling, resilience, and renewal in a safe and sacred space. Listen to the mental health stories of members of the community, gain […]
CRIISC is excited to partner with artist Yulissa Mendoza and The Cheech Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum for Fabric of Us: Textile Art and Queer Identity Workshop. Join us for an afternoon of creativity and conversation as we sit down with Yulissa to explore their artistic journey, inspirations, and […]
In recognition of Black History Month, CRIISC, in collaboration with Empower You Edutainment, is highlighting Black trailblazers of the Inland Southern California region. Brick by Brick: Black Innovators Who Built the I.E. is a theatrical spoken word performance that brings to life the stories of Black historical figures from the Inland Empire.
Black Children’s Book Week is a shared community celebration designed to uplift Black stories, Black creators, and Black youth. This collaborative program brings together local leaders, educators, artists, and partner organizations to highlight books by Black authors and illustrators across the Inland Empire and beyond. As part of this special collaboration, Melanin in Every Page […]
Visit us on Saturday, February 28 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM to learn about local history lesson plans and resources for K-12 Ethnic Studies and History-Social Studies Classrooms created by the IE Stories Team. Join us for this FREE educational event, meet with the teachers who created these lessons, and explore local archival materials […]