Banished Citizens

“History doesn’t stay in the past. Join us in partnership with Cellar Door Books for a Community in Conversation event exploring Banished Citizens: A History of the Mexican American Women Who Endured Repatriation by Marla A. Ramírez. Moderated by co-author Ron Gonzales of the Mexican American Baseball in the South Bay, this timely discussion will examine the 1930s Mexican Repatriation and its lasting impact on our communities and the policies that continue to shape our lives today.

Civics Summer Camp

Your voice matters; learn how to put it into action! CRIISC is hosting a FREE one-day civics summer camp for Inland Empire youth, lunch provided! In partnership with Eastvale Mayor Jocelyn Yow, this program is designed to introduce middle school students (ages 10 – 14) to the basics of civic engagement, leadership, and local government.

Digital Archive Is Now Open

Dive into photographs, oral histories, reports, letters and other artifacts that preserve our region’s civil rights stories.

Inland Edition Interview - CRIISC

Our Executive Director, Sabrina Gonzalez, recently spoke with KVCR about the impactful work we’re doing at CRIISC.

CRIISC Radio Segment

Community Collective’s Romarick interviews CRIISC Executive Director Sabrina Gonzalez.

Virtual World Experiences Are Now Available!

Experience the power of history with our new virtual world, bringing past exhibits to life in an immersive digital space. Your support helps us share compelling civil rights stories, inspiring learners at home and in classrooms everywhere.

New Exhibition: Out in the I.E

Our latest exhibition Out in the I.E., an exhibit honoring the LGBTQ+ community’s creativity, activism, care, and pride across Riverside & San Bernardino counties.

Exhibition Hours are Wednesday – Friday 12 pm – 5 pm.

Mission

The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California inspires people of all ages through lifting up the historic and ongoing civil rights stories of the region, fostering community advocacy, and building champions of tomorrow.

Vision

Connecting people from all walks of life through stories, sharing of information, and personal relationships to make Inland Southern California a center of civil rights and social justice.

Values

Inclusive, Collaborative, and Good Trouble

Women’s Giving Fund supports nonprofits in the Inland Empire

By Greg Archer March 28, 2026 Inland Empire Community Foundation has announced awards totaling $70,000 through its Women’s Giving Fund to four nonprofits, delivering a powerful boost to organizations that play a vital role in advancing and empowering women across the...

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