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The choir at Northside Church of Christ sings at their annual Black History Month Program on March 7, 2026 in Riverside, CA.
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Black History Month Program at Northside Church of Christ Recognizes Community Leaders

by Breanna Reeves March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Northside Church of Christ in Riverside hosted their annual Black History Month program on March 7, honoring Cheryl Brown, Sherdale Smith, Willard Crigler, Ellen Crigler, and Monica Stockhausen for their contributions to the community, state, and overall contributions to Black history.

Founder of Deelightful Eats Catering, Deirdre Walker.
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Deirdre Walker of Deelightful Eats Catering Cares for Others With Her Passion of Food and Family

by Alyssah Hall March 3, 2026March 3, 2026
Community members gather at the Bank of America Diversity Center in Riverside at The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California for the “Brick by Brick: Black Innovators Who Built the I.E.,” an educational event by Empower You Edutainment on Feb. 21.
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The Civil Rights Institute Partners with Empower You Edutainment to Spotlight Black Innovators who Built the I.E.

by Alyssah Hall March 3, 2026March 3, 2026
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Remembering Civil Rights Giant Rev. Jesse Jackson

by Breanna Reeves February 18, 2026February 19, 2026
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Cheryl Brown Gerontology Scholarships Now Available

Ellen by Ellen February 18, 2026February 18, 2026
Islamic Scholarship Fund’s 2025 Summer Congressional Policy Interns.
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The Islamic Scholarship Fund Empowers Muslim American Voices and Gives Them a ‘Seat at the Table’

by Alyssah Hall February 17, 2026February 17, 2026
On view at the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California through March 13, “The Legacy of Clarence Muse”, features artifacts from Muse’s life collected by Dr. Norman Towels, an educator, scholar and collector.
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Civil Rights Institute’s New Pop-Up Exhibition Showcases The Legacy of Clarence Muse

by Breanna Reeves February 17, 2026February 17, 2026
Benita Bratton poses for a portrait inside her restaurant, Gram’s Barbecue, in Riverside, California, on October 10, 2025. The restaurant was started by her father in 1987 as he sought to give back to his community and create a second chance for himself.
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Riverside’s Gram’s BBQ: A Hub for Community and Second Chances

by Aryana Noroozi February 11, 2026February 11, 2026
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Celebrating Black History in Our Own Backyard: Meet Banning’s City Councilmember Colleen Wallace

by Breanna Reeves February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

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