Inland Empire Hosts 6th Annual Antiracist Summit

Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson to headline event focused on combating hate and racism in the region

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:21am

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A dynamic, abstract painting featuring overlapping, fractured geometric shapes in bold, vibrant colors representing a diverse group of people marching in protest.The Inland Empire Antiracist Summit brings together community members to amplify their voices and take decisive action against hate and racism.San Bernardino Today

The 6th Annual Inland Empire Antiracist Summit, hosted by the Center Against Racism and Trauma (CART), will bring together community leaders and activists to continue the push for anti-racist action in the region. Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson, chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Racism, Hate, and Xenophobia, will headline the event and discuss his legislative efforts to address gaps in enforcement and workplace protections.

Why it matters

The summit reflects the ongoing work to 'unshackle' Inland Empire systems from their racist and discriminative roots. It highlights the coordinated efforts of local organizers, youth advocates, and policymakers to combat hate and amplify marginalized voices in the region.

The details

The summit will feature updates from Assemblymember Jackson on his legislative agenda, which has included more than a dozen bills focused on civil rights protections, hate crime prevention, and systemic inequities since he was elected in 2022. CART, the host organization, also works to engage youth in civic processes through arts-based programming and direct action, partnering with groups like the Civil Rights Institute.

  • The 6th Annual Inland Empire Antiracist Summit will take place on April 26, 2026.
  • Assemblymember Jackson was elected to the California State Assembly in 2022.

The players

Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson

Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Racism, Hate, and Xenophobia, who has introduced a legislative package targeting gaps in enforcement and workplace protections.

Janice Rooths

Executive director of the Center Against Racism and Trauma (CART), which hosts the annual Inland Empire Antiracist Summit and engages in advocacy, systems change, and youth programming.

Center Against Racism and Trauma (CART)

The host organization of the Inland Empire Antiracist Summit, focused on 'unshackling' the region's systems from racist and discriminative roots.

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What they’re saying

“I am eager to engage in dialogue that will further our community's efforts in combating hate in the Inland Empire and across California. Together, let's unite to amplify our voices and take decisive action against hate.”

— Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson, Chair, Assembly Select Committee on Racism, Hate, and Xenophobia

“We must have each other's back. In other words, while this administration criminalizes, targets, attacks, erases, and dehumanizes our brothers and sisters, whoever they may be, this legislature, this state, and this committee will lift them up so their voices and their humanity can be heard.”

— Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson, Chair, Assembly Select Committee on Racism, Hate, and Xenophobia

What’s next

Assemblymember Jackson is expected to provide updates on his legislative agenda and ongoing work with the Assembly Select Committee on Racism, Hate, and Xenophobia at the summit.

The takeaway

The Inland Empire Antiracist Summit represents the coordinated efforts of local organizers, youth advocates, and policymakers to combat hate and systemic racism in the region through a multi-pronged approach of civic engagement, legislative advocacy, and grassroots mobilization.