Riverside Women’s Coalition Launches Book Honoring Local Activists and Advocates
A free event on Oct. 13 at the Civil Rights Institute in Southern California celebrates local female activists with a book launch, performances, and exhibits.
"Riverside Women Creating Change—Stories and Inspiration" spotlights women who have been driving community activism throughout the city's history.
The free event runs from 1 to 3 p.m., with doors opening at 12:30 p.m. Attendees can enjoy a performance by the Riverside Resistance Revival Chorus and check out the institute's Homegrown Heroes exhibit.
The book showcases stories of women who've made their mark as grassroots preservationists, environmental champions, and advocates for peace, education, and LGBTQ+ rights.
Established in the fall of 2019, Riverside Women Creating Change is a coalition of women aiming to share grassroots community organizing strategies and philosophies in Riverside.
The book launch is backed by The Mapping Black California fund at IECF, The City of Riverside, California Humanities, and individual donors.
You can buy copies of the book at the event or preorder through Eventbrite. While the event is free, they're asking for RSVPs.
The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California is at 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 102, in Riverside.
