Songs of Freedom: Music of Resistance & Joy

Rejoice in the music that guided the way! In honor of Juneteenth join CRIISC on Friday, June 19th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM for special open hours, featuring a FREE kids’ craft corner hosted by The Black Arts Museum and a FREE scavenger hunt for all ages. Stay with us as we continue the celebration from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM with a FREE performance by Empower You Edutainment, highlighting the powerful role of music in Black history. 

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

RADIO SEGMENT

LEGACY BUILDERS VIDEOS

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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