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Calling all sports fans! In “The Latino/a Sporting History of the Inland Empire,” Dr. José Alamillo will share the untold stories of Latino and Latina athletes, teams and leagues, and their supporters, who all fought for a more level playing field in the Inland Empire. José M. Alamillo is professor of Chicana/o Studies at California State University, Channel Islands (Camarillo, CA). Dr. Alamillo is an expert on Mexican American cultural history with a focus on labor, immigration, gender, leisure, and sports. He is the author of <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.press.uillinois.edu/books/catalog/85nth5xn9780252030819.html__;!!LnQxKMu5lWc!Pns1oajTuY7e4sdNQFmqBjSJEyMLVVs7PWFEh4XWwQ2eI9Lm4YzV6c1KYYZ_g5ZYvuFwI9lZBRmX1ET-R7ptz-Wm-Y3BRHcG$" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Making Lemonade out of Lemons: Mexican American Labor and Leisure in a California Town</a> (2006) and co-author of <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/us.humankinetics.com/products/latinos-in-u-s-sport__;!!LnQxKMu5lWc!Pns1oajTuY7e4sdNQFmqBjSJEyMLVVs7PWFEh4XWwQ2eI9Lm4YzV6c1KYYZ_g5ZYvuFwI9lZBRmX1ET-R7ptz-Wm-Qx61xw7$" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Latinos in U.S. Sport: A History of Isolation, Cultural Identity, and Acceptance</a> (2011), Deportes: The Making of a Sporting Mexican Diaspora (Rutgers University Press, 2020).

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“The Latino/a Sporting History of the Inland...

Saturday September 14, 2024: Calling all sports fans!  In “The Latino/a Sporting History of the Inland Empire,” Dr. José Alamillo will share the...

“The Latino/a Sporting History of the Inland Empire” with Dr. José Alamillo

Riverside Heritage House

Celebrate Asian culture under a full moon! Moon festivals are celebrated throughout Asia with moon cakes, lanterns, and gratitude for friends and family. The festivals originated with the ancient tradition of honoring the moon in autumn for the harvest. The Moon Festival at Heritage House marks the importance of Chinese Americans in building Riverside’s citrus industry. Join us for an evening of storytelling by Barbara Wong, performances by Gió Nam Múa Lân (Southern Wind Lion Dance), Chinese calligraphy demonstrations by Riverside’s Hua Xia Chinese School, mah-jongg games and a fun craft for all ages. Moon cakes will be available for purchase. Hope to see you there! EVENT IS FREE! Parking is available across the street at the Family Service Association parking lot at 8172 Magnolia Avenue, and street parking is available. At Heritage House (8193 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside).

Local Event: Moon Festival at Heritage House 

Moon Festival at Heritage House 

Tuesday September 17, 2024: Celebrate Asian culture under a full moon! Moon festivals are celebrated throughout Asia with moon cakes, lanterns,...

Music and dance! What could be more fun? Join us at Heritage House for special musical performances by Riverside Arts Academy students, then kick up your heels by taking a lighthearted Charleston dance lesson led by guest instructor Tatyana Alford. While you’re there, be sure to visit our fall exhibition, Roaring Riverside: Fashions of the 1920s, and discover what type of fashion was really the cat’s meow! High hats and feathers encouraged. This event is family-friendly and free. Onsite and street parking are available.

Local Event: Roaring Riverside Performances 

Roaring Riverside Performances 

Saturday September 28, 2024: Music and dance! What could be more fun? Join us at Heritage House for special musical performances by Riverside Arts...

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