About this Event
Join us on Saturday, March 1st, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, for a transformative evening celebrating unity and empowerment. Hosted in collaboration with the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, this event will explore themes of unity and resilience while empowering the next generation of changemakers.
The evening will feature:
Film Screening of LUCHA: A Wrestling Tale: A powerful documentary highlighting the stories of young women overcoming adversity through the sport of wrestling.
Panel Discussion & Q&A Session - Panel of Speakers to include:
- Robert Carrillo: President of Lucha Vida IE and Coach and Executive Producer of Lucha: A Wrestling Tale
- Shakye Ford: “Shak”, as she is known, wrestled four years at Taft and became its first city champion while earning Most Outstanding Wrestler.
- Elaine Brown: Civil rights activist, affordable housing developer, and the first Black chairwoman of the Black Panther Party.
As a special highlight, guests will enjoy a private viewing of the Civil Rights Institute Museum, including the Homegrown Heroes exhibition. This inspiring collection showcases the stories of Inland Southern California’s civil rights leaders and their enduring impact on our region.
This event promises to be an evening of inspiration and connection as we celebrate the transformative power of advocacy and community action.
For more information about Lucha Vida IE visit www.wrestlelife.org/lucha-screening
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Civil Rights Institute Inland Southern California, 3933 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, United States
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