Civil Rights Institute Inland Southern California

Still I Rise: The Black IE Fight For Justice - Public Hours
2023-10-06 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-11 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-12 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-13 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-18 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-19 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-20 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-25 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 12 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

Sunday Series
2023-10-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, Bank of America Diversity Center, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 102, Riverside, 92501
Guest Speakers Dr. Joshua Beckley, Senior Pastor, Ecclesia Christian Fellowship, and Earl Bogan, Exhibition Advisor & Community Member discuss key elements of our new exhibit and an opportunity to tour our inaugural exhibition, ‘Still I Rise: The Black IE Fight for Justice.’ The Sunday series will be bi-monthly.

National Coming Out Day Panel Discussion
2023-10-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, Bank of America Diversity Center, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 102, Riverside, 92501
National Coming Out Day Panel Discussion
Welcome – Councilperson Erin Edwards
Moderator – Councilperson – Clarissa Cervantes
Panelists:

Amber Bolden – Embolden Consulting
Ariel Savage – Public Affairs Manager, TruEvolution, Inc.
Chani Beeman – Consultant & Community Member
David Giron – VP & Fundraising Director, Riverside Pride

Book Launch - Exit Prohibited: A Memoir of Iran by Ellen Estilai
2023-10-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, Bank of America Diversity Center, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 102, Riverside, 92501
Inlandia Institute—in partnership with the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California—is proud to announce the launch of Exit Prohibited: A Memoir of Iran by Ellen Estilai, newly published by Inlandia Books. The launch is planned for Thursday, October 19, at 6:30 PM at the Civil Rights Institute of Southern California, 3933 Mission Inn Blvd, Suite 103, in Riverside. Books will be available for sale and signing.
This event is free and open to the public, and will be celebrated with music, refreshments, and conversation. Please join us!
About Exit Prohibited
Exit Prohibited explores a side of Iran and Iranians seldom portrayed in popular media. It follows Ellen Estilai and her family after the 1979 Iranian Revolution as they attempt to leave Tehran, their home of nine years. At the airport, Ali, Ellen’s Iranian husband, is inexplicably prevented from leaving. As he confronts hostile colleagues and the Islamic Republic’s opaque bureaucracy, Estilai examines their lives, trying to understand what might have brought them to this point. It is a story of an Iran that is at once welcoming and hostile, progressive and traditional, enamored of and distrustful of the West—an Iran as complex as Estilai’s relationship to it.
Ellen Estilai has spent much of her career collaborating with artists, writers, and agencies to strengthen communities through the arts. She has served as the executive director of the Riverside Arts Council and the Arts Council for San Bernardino County, and has taught English language, literature, and writing in universities in Iran and California. Because Ellen and her husband have been immigrants in each other’s countries, her writing frequently explores the joys and tribulations of the immigrant experience.
Inlandia workshops and events are supported in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency. Learn more at www.arts.ca.gov. The event is presented in partnership with the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California and is funded in part by a grant from the City of Riverside.

Creating an Engaged Community
2023-10-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, Bank of America Diversity Center, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 102, Riverside, 92501
Brought to you by: Latino Network, Civil Rights Institute Inland Southern California, Riverside African American Historical Society, Inc., Riverside Interfaith Council and UNIDOS FOR LA CAUSA.
Join us for a fun-filled day at the Civil Rights Institute Inland Southern California in Riverside. Our festival aims to bring people together and foster a sense of community engagement. Get ready for a day of wonderful music, inspiring talks, and light refreshments. Whether you’re passionate about social justice, environmental issues, or simply want to connect with like-minded individuals, this event is for you. Come and be a part of our vibrant community as we work towards creating a more inclusive and empowered society. Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
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Sunday Series - CANCELED
2023-10-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, Bank of America Diversity Center, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 102, Riverside, 92501
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Amina Carter and Joseph Williams are no longer available to be in conversation for our 10/29 Sunday Series so we have decided to cancel this event. However, we hope you will join us for our next Sunday Series event on Sunday, 11/12.

Veterans for the Arts Group Exhibition - Opening Reception
2023-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 103, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
Due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight’s Veterans Arts Exhibition and opening has been canceled. We are hoping to open the exhibition next week. Please check back here or our website for the latest updates.
Join the Riverside Arts Council and the Civil Rights Institute Inland Southern California in a celebration of the arts created by the brave veterans in our region who served our country. The exhibition will feature 12 artists who work in various media and hear about how some veterans use artistic expression as a tool to mitigate and/or overcome the traumas experienced during their time serving our nation. The opening reception will feature a panel discussion moderated by Rachael Dzikonski, Executive Director of the Riverside Arts Council, with guest panelists Gregory Coffos, Director of Veterans Affairs for Riverside County, Assistant Director Adam French and more. Come out and show your support during the First Thursdays Artswalk at the Civil Rights Institute of Southern California.
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Veterans for the Arts Group Exhibition - Veteran's Day Celebration
2023-11-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 103, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
Art demos, vendors and family activities with Special guest artist unveiling, plus access to the Veterans for the Arts Group Exhibition.
Join the Riverside Arts Council and the Civil Rights Institute Inland Southern California in a celebration of the arts created by the brave veterans in our region who served our country. The exhibition will feature 12 artists who work in various media and hear about how some veterans use artistic expression as a tool to mitigate and/or overcome the traumas experienced during their time serving our nation.
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Sunday Series
2023-11-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, Bank of America Diversity Center, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 102, Riverside, 92501
Guest Speakers: C.A. Anderson, Author and Educator.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Orange Valley Lodge #13.
Sam Casey, Senior Pastor, New Life Christian Church, Fontana Director of C.O.P.E.

Invisible Houseless Communities
2023-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, Bank of America Diversity Center, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 102, Riverside, 92501
The Impact on Children and Elders
Panelist

Sandra Bowers
Inland Empire Regional Director , Hope Through Housing
Marcus Dillard
Chief of Homeless Services, San Bernardino County
Rainbow Marler
Street Outreach Program Director, Operation Safe House

Moderator

Launa Wilson
CRIISC Board Member

Riverside East Rotary Club
2023-11-29 07:00 - 08:00 | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, Bank of America Diversity Center, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 102, Riverside, 92501
Dedicated to making positive, lasting change in both our local community and in communities abroad. We pride ourselves on being a “fun” club that gets things done. We meet every Wednesday morning at the Bank of America Diversity Center in Downtown Riverside at 3933 Mission Inn Avenue.
