Recently, I had the opportunity
to visit and tour the Center for Social Justice and Civil Liberties supported by the Riverside Community College
District. The building itself is
historic and has been restored. The
displays were pretty impressive with the downstairs devoted to local (Riverside)
heroes that made a difference in moving the cause social justice and civil
liberties forward. It is most impressive
as it relates to what has happened right here in Riverside.
The upstairs takes on a
different flavor as it focus on the art work of Mine Okubo. While Ms. Okubo’s work is diverse the basic
focus and theme of this part of the exhibit is her representation of the
Japanese Internment Camps of World War II.
Some of this work was also presented in her book, Citizen 13660 – though
these are the original pieces.
In any case, I would
recommend that you make arrangements and take the time to view this thoughtful
exhibit in downtown Riverside at 3855 Market Street. You can find more information at:
