By The City of Riverside
February 1, 2022
Every February since 1976, millions of Americans celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month. The City of Riverside joins this celebration of Black History Month all year long, as we take a deeper dive into the rich history, contributions, and achievements of some notable African Americans here in Riverside.
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Rose Mayes: Since 1993, Rose has been an influential force in establishing equity in housing as the Executive Director of the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County. After more than five decades since President Lyndon Johnson signed into law the Federal Fair Housing Ac, which sought to outlaw racial discrimination in housing, Rose continues to dedicate her life to this essential cause.
In addition to her fight for justice in housing, Rose is a co-founder of the Riverside African American Historical Society, which has been a guiding force for the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California and the erection of the MLK statue Downtown in 1998.
Stay up to date with Rose Mayes’ latest project: https://www.inlandcivilrights.org/
