Free Admission! I Am Not Your Negro is an examination of racism in America through the lens of James Baldwin’s unfinished book, Remember This House. Intended as an account of the lives of Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King, Jr., each of whom James Baldwin personally knew, only a 30-page manuscript of the book was ever […]
Free Admission! Strong Island chronicles the arc of a family across history, geography and tragedy - from the racial segregation of the Jim Crow South to the promise of New York City; from the presumed safety of middle class suburbs, to the maelstrom of an unexpected, violent death. It is the story of the Ford family: […]
Screening Friday, August 17, 2018, 7pm Matinee Saturday, August 18, 2018, 3pm Screening Saturday, August 18, 2018, 7pm Marina and Orlando are in love and planning for the future. Marina is a young waitress and aspiring singer. Orlando is 20 years older than her, and owns a printing company. After celebrating Marina's birthday one evening, […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Walk-A-Thon: "Walking for Peace and Justice" Join us on January 21st as we pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! This year our theme is 'Walking for Peace and Justice'. Our 5K walk will start at Stratton Center and end at the RCC Digital Library with a stop at the […]
Save the Date—May 30 Set aside about a minute and a half this coming Thursday, May 30, as the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California breaks ground right here on this page. The facility, on the main floor of the Mission Heritage Plaza project, includes the Bank of America Diversity Center conference facility, the […]
Grooving on a Sunday Afternoon Fundraiser for the Inland Civil Rights Institute The climate for civil rights has become increasingly uncertain. In these times, it is critical for people to stand up for equal rights for all regardless of race, gender, national origin, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. The Civil Rights Institute of […]
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Join us for a community groundbreaking on October 22, 2020 The groundbreaking ceremony will start with a Peace Walk across Downtown Riverside’s Main Street Pedestrian Mall. The Peace Walk will start at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in front of Riverside City Hall. We will make stops to commemorate the Cesar Chavez Memorial, Dosan […]
Less than a week after the groundbreaking of the Civil Rights Institute of Southern California, the massive mural in tribute to Congressman John Lewis' life was defaced. The mural was the first major project of the institute as it told John Lewis' life story and encouraged viewers to think about justice, voting AND all that Civil Rights leaders fought […]