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Events in May 2021

  • - Celebrating Cultura: Cinco de Mayo over the Ages
    Celebrating Cultura: Cinco de Mayo over the Ages

    Celebrating Cultura: Cinco de Mayo over the Ages


    May 5, 2021

    The Inlandia Institute, in partnership with Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech, is excited to present a dynamic panel discussion about the significance of el Cinco de Mayo to Chicanos. Join José Chávez, Dr. Carlos Cortés, Jorge Mr. Blue Hernandez, Dr. Irene M. Sanchez, Ofelia Valdez-Yeager, and Frances J. Vasquez at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, May 5, to hear about cultural and historical perspectives of why Chicanos have embraced Batalla de Puebla, which took place in México 159 years ago — on May 5, 1862.

    The program will be a festive evening celebrating cultura with local educators and cultural arts aficionados with pláticas, music, poetry, stories, and reflections on the Chicano/Latina experience regarding el Cinco de Mayo and the celebrations in California since 1863.

    On Zoom, free and open to the public.

    RSVP today! https://tinyurl.com/CelebratingCultura2

     

  • - YA WORKSHOPS for "Still Water Saints"
    YA WORKSHOPS for "Still Water Saints"

    YA WORKSHOPS for "Still Water Saints"


    May 7, 2021

    Join us for a series of writing workshops for young adults, especially those identifying as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+, led by Micah Tesaka over the course of four Fridays in May, from 4:00-5:00 PM, starting May 7. To sign up, please visit: tinyurl.com/OCMVWorkshops.

    Pick up and read your FREE copy of Still Water Saints, available March 1-31 at your favorite local library (while supplies last).

  • - YA WORKSHOPS for "Still Water Saints"
    YA WORKSHOPS for "Still Water Saints"

    YA WORKSHOPS for "Still Water Saints"


    May 14, 2021

    Join us for a series of writing workshops for young adults, especially those identifying as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+, led by Micah Tesaka over the course of four Fridays in May, from 4:00-5:00 PM, starting May 7. To sign up, please visit: tinyurl.com/OCMVWorkshops.

    Pick up and read your FREE copy of Still Water Saints, available March 1-31 at your favorite local library (while supplies last).

  • - EEC's Environmental Art Contests for 2021 DEADLINE
    EEC's Environmental Art Contests for 2021 DEADLINE

    EEC's Environmental Art Contests for 2021 DEADLINE


    May 15, 2021

    In partnership with Environmental Education Collaborative, Inlandia Institute is putting out a call for visual, literary, and performance artists throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The EEC’s virtual art contest for 2021 is now open for submissions from students Pre-K though 12th grade and adults. Participants must submit their art no later than 9:00 PM on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Awards will be announced on World Environment Day, Saturday, June 5, 2021.

    For more information, please visit https://enviroedcollaborative.com/art-contest-2021.

  • - YA WORKSHOPS for "Still Water Saints"
    YA WORKSHOPS for "Still Water Saints"

    YA WORKSHOPS for "Still Water Saints"


    May 21, 2021

    Join us for a series of writing workshops for young adults, especially those identifying as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+, led by Micah Tesaka over the course of four Fridays in May, from 4:00-5:00 PM, starting May 7. To sign up, please visit: tinyurl.com/OCMVWorkshops.

    Pick up and read your FREE copy of Still Water Saints, available March 1-31 at your favorite local library (while supplies last).

  • - YA WORKSHOPS for "Still Water Saints"
    YA WORKSHOPS for "Still Water Saints"

    YA WORKSHOPS for "Still Water Saints"


    May 28, 2021

    Join us for a series of writing workshops for young adults, especially those identifying as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+, led by Micah Tesaka over the course of four Fridays in May, from 4:00-5:00 PM, starting May 7. To sign up, please visit: tinyurl.com/OCMVWorkshops.

    Pick up and read your FREE copy of Still Water Saints, available March 1-31 at your favorite local library (while supplies last).

  • - BLACKLANDIA: Broken Crayons Still Color
    BLACKLANDIA: Broken Crayons Still Color

    BLACKLANDIA: Broken Crayons Still Color


    May 30, 2021

    Sunday, May 30, 2021 (3:00-4:30 PM)

    Inlandia Institute’s Blacklandia Presents: Broken Crayons Still Color

    Featuring Romaine Washington and Healthy Heritage Movement, Inc.

    Free and open to the public but registration is required.

    On Zoom, to RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/BrokenCrayonsStillColor

    Join Inland Empire poet and educator Romaine Washington for an empowering conversation with the founders and facilitators of Healthy Heritage’s innovative Broken Crayons Still Color Program. Designed to teach members of the African American community about mental health, participants are invited to engage in a free, culturally infused eight-week course where poetry, videos, collaborative assignments, and discussions are key.