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Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California Announces Strategic Board Leadership Appointments
RIVERSIDE, CA — March 21, 2024 — The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California has welcomed new members to its Board of Directors, aiming to enhance its efforts in civil rights and social justice across Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Located at 3933...
Newspaper’s Case Kept Courts Open
Aided by an ‘unlikely lawyer,’ Press-Enterprise won landmark ruling from U.S. Supreme Court By Jeff Horseman | Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, Staff Photographer Have you ever watched jury selection or a pretrial hearing? You can thank Jim Ward. In October 1983, Ward,...
Coachella Valley Farmworkers’ Lives Seen in Riverside Photo Exhibit
By Sarah Hofmann | The Sun Photo by: David Bacon January 16, 2024 Fifty-two images were shot in past 30 years by David Bacon An in-depth look into the lives and communities of Inland Empire agricultural workers is on display in downtown Riverside. “Working Coachella:...
Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California Puts Focus on Lived Experiences
By Contributing Writer | Press Enterprise By Greg Archer | Inland Empire Community Foundation Published: October 21, 2023, 8:00 am In just a short span of time, the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California has emerged as vibrant force. The nonprofit is...
Civil Rights Struggles in Inland Empire Are Focus of New Riverside Center
By DAVID ALLEN | dallen@scng.com | Inland Valley Daily Bulletin PUBLISHED: October 16, 2022 at 7:55 a.m. | UPDATED: October 16, 2022 at 7:56 a.m. Photo by: Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG The work for civil rights never ends. But in Riverside, the work...
Exhibition Examines Racism, Triumphs of Black Inland Residents
By Precinct Reporter News October 13, 2022 - A powerful retrospective that spotlights a century of struggles and achievements of Black Inland communities will be unveiled at the opening of the new Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California (CRIISC) on...
IE’s Civil Rights Institute Opening With Words From Iconic US Athlete
By Toni McAlliaster, Patch Staff Photo: AP File Dr. Tommie Smith, now 78, was photographed raising a gloved fist for racial justice during the 1968 Olympic Games. RIVERSIDE, CA — October 6, 2022 — A U.S. Olympic track-and-field athlete who raised his fist for racial...
Exhibition Examines Century of Racism, Triumphs of Black Inland Residents
RIVERSIDE, Calif.—A powerful retrospective that spotlights a century of struggles and achievements of Black Inland communities will be unveiled at the opening of the new Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California (CRIISC) on Saturday, October 22, 2022....
Tommie Smith, Who Raised Fist at 1968 Olympics, to Speak in Riverside
By Staff Report, The Sun Photo: AP FIle The gold medalist will be keynote speaker when Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California opens Saturday, Oct. 22 October 5, 2022 - One of the two athletes who raised their fists during the 1968 Olympics will speak at...
Civil Rights Legend and Olympian Dr. Tommie Smith to Speak in Riverside
RIVERSIDE, Calif.— Dr. Tommie Smith, whose raised fist became a symbol for racial justice during the 1968 Olympic games, will be the keynote speaker at the opening of the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California (CRIISC) on Saturday, October 22. The free...