Civil Rights Institute Inland Southern California

Still I Rise: The Black IE Fight For Justice - Public Hours
2023-08-23 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-18 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-17 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-16 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-11 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-10 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-09 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-04 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 13 more dates | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 103, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
The Still I Rise: The Black IE Fight for Justice Exhibit examines the lived experience of Black residents of the Inland Empire from the Great Migration to the present. Themes of Black self-reliance, home, work, education, policing, and intersectionalism bear witness to the adversity and discrimination faced by the Black community and the strategies they used to thrive in the face of adversity.
Public Hours
Wednesday – Friday
12 PM – 5 PM

Art Speaks Presents...Juneteenth Celebration
2023-06-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, Bank of America Diversity Center, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 102, Riverside, 92501
#ARTSPEAKS First ever Juneteenth Art Exhibit at the Bank of America Diversity Center and Jose Medina Atrium

Live Artist Demonstrations
Art Activities
Smooth Jazz
Exhibition Tours

RSVP A MUST
Come and enjoy an afternoon of art and community!
Brought to you by:
Music Changing Lives and the Civil Rights Institute
🎶 Smooth Jazz Beer & Wine
🎨exhibition artist:

Charles Bibbs
Maurice Howard

Live art and more To Be Announced
VIEW PHOTO GALLERY

Legacy Builders Awards
2023-02-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Marriott Riverside, 3400 Market Street, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
Legacy Builders recognizes and honors accomplished leaders/couples making a difference in the Riverside community and impacting our city through community service. We invite you to join us as we pay tribute to Dell and Carmen Roberts, Dr. Angelo and Vessy Farooq, Dwight Tate and Kathy Wright, and Ofelia and Ley Yeager.
Throughout Inland Southern California, the good works of our honorees are visible when you see the monuments of those who fought for Civil Rights within the region. Their ongoing commitment to preserve the history of our Civil Rights is commendable. Their work for the enhancement of Arts and Culture within our city is ongoing as evidenced by the beauty that has ensued. They continue to make an impact in our region supporting and mentoring our young people, by organizing leadership classes, serving on school boards, and furthering job opportunities.
RSVP by February 22, 2023.
To attend, please call 951-682-6581 x117.
Watch the First Annual Legacy Builders Awards Video
View photos from the First Annual Legacy Builders Awards

Opening Ceremony
2022-10-22 17:00 - 21:30 | Mission Heritage Plaza, 3933 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California Opening Ceremony
Outdoor Live Entertainment
Honoring Inland Empire Civil Rights History-Makers and Unsung Heroes
Celebrating New Affordable Housing for 72 Families
Opening Exhibit of ‘Still I Rise: The Black IE Fight for Justice’
Dedication of the Jose Medina Atrium
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Dreamscape
2022-09-30 20:00 - 22:00 | The Box, 3635 Market Street, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
Live Performance to Support the Mission of the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern Califorina
Dreamscape
Written and Directed by Rickerby Hinds
This hip-hop theater play uses spoken word, beatboxing and dance to reimagine the night a 19-year old African American woman was shot by the police officers. Based on the story of Tyisha Miller.
Post-Performance Conversation

The Honorable Cheryl Brown
Reverend Bernell Bulter
Professor Rickerby Hinds
Professor Deborah Wong

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Listening Session: Grand Opening Celebration
2021-07-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
We want to hear from you!

With our community’s support, we are on track to open the doors of the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California — and 72 units of affordable housing — by Fall 2022.
Before we open our doors, we need your help to envision our grand opening celebration. How should we commemorate this historic event?
We want to hear from you!
We are hosting a virtual Listening Session on Monday, July 26, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., where we will solicit your ideas, suggestions, and aspirations.

Our Listening Session will be held on Zoom and is drop-in.
Please join when it is convenient, and feel free to leave once you’ve had an opportunity to express your interest.

GoFundMe - Refurbish Vandalized John Lewis Memorial
2020-11-10 08:00 - 2021-01-31 17:00 | CA
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 and continue to fight for.
Join us in funding the artists to restore the mural to its original state.

Community Groundbreaking
2020-10-22 | Mission Heritage Plaza, 3933 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
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 Ahn Chang Ho Memorial, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, and Eliza Tibbets Memorial.
The Peace Walk will conclude with a physically-distanced groundbreaking ceremony at the future site of the Mission Heritage Plaza, 3933 Mission Inn Ave. Riverside, CA, 92501.
Public health guidance will be observed
Guests are required to wear face coverings and practice physical distancing to participate in the event.
More details provided with RSVP
If you wish to attend, please RSVP by calling the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County at (951) 682-6581. Capacity is limited in observance of public health guidance.

27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Walk-A-Thon
2020-01-20 07:30 - 14:00 | CA
Save the date.

More information coming soon!

Al Boyd's Men of Motown
2019-09-08 17:00 - 22:00 | Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
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 Inland Southern California is dedicated to protecting our civil rights now and in the future, as well as memoralizing our region’s civil rights history.
But it will take everyone’s help to achieve this goal.
The Civil Rights Institute’s campaign will raise $1 million to build out the Institute’s facilities and $1 million to endow operations.
Give Now Online: www.inlandcivilrights.org/donate
Al Boyd’s Men of Motown with Special Performance by j.dee bolden. Doors open at 4:00 pm with a show start time at 5:00 pm. Parking is available in various parking garages within walking distance.
VIP Tickets $100 | General Admission $45
VIP Tickets include show ticket and catered reception prior to show.
