Civil Rights Institute Inland Southern California

Riverside East Rotary Club
2026-08-12 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-08-19 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-08-26 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-09-02 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-09-09 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-09-16 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-09-23 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-09-30 07:00 - 08:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 1 more date | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, Bank of America Diversity Center, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 102, Riverside, 92501
Dedicated to making positive, lasting change in both our local community and in communities abroad. We pride ourselves on being a “fun” club that gets things done. We meet every Wednesday morning at the Bank of America Diversity Center in Downtown Riverside at 3933 Mission Inn Avenue.

Challenge Your Perspective of Photography with Sight Unseen Reframed
2026-08-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 103, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
The wait is almost over! Join us for the opening of Sight Unseen Reframed on Thursday, August 27, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM) at The Civil Rights Institute.
Curated by the late Doug McCulloh, Sight Unseen Reframed brings together the photographic work of California-based blind and visually impaired photographers, inviting visitors to reconsider how we understand sight, perception, and artistic expression. Through compelling imagery and personal perspectives, the exhibition offers an opportunity to experience photography from new points of view while celebrating the creativity, innovation, and lived experiences of blind artists.
We’re not done though! As part of our ongoing commitment to expanding accessibility across our exhibitions and programs, Sight Unseen Reframed incorporates new ways for visitors to engage with the artwork. Inspired by the artists and works featured in the exhibition, we are exploring accessible approaches and technologies throughout the gallery, including full exhibition text in braille, cane-detectable floor indicators, and 3D tactile reliefs of select artworks. These elements offer visitors new ways to experience and connect with art beyond traditional visual interpretation.
We invite you to join us for this special opening as we celebrate the photographers who have challenged traditional approaches to photography and honor the vision and legacy of Doug McCulloh.
Take your time with the photographs, explore the exhibition through its accessible elements, and consider how your own understanding of photography might shift when you experience it beyond sight.
We look forward to welcoming you to Sight Unseen Reframed.

Sight Unseen Reframed Exhibition
2026-08-28 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-02 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-03 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-04 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-09 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-10 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-11 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-16 12:00 - 17:00 and 10 more dates | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 103, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
Curated by the late Doug McCulloh, Sight Unseen Reframed brings together the photographic work of California-based blind and visually impaired photographers, inviting visitors to reconsider how we understand sight, perception, and artistic expression. Through compelling imagery and personal perspectives, the exhibition offers an opportunity to experience photography from new points of view while celebrating the creativity, innovation, and lived experiences of blind artists.

Vision Beyond Sight: Tech and Accessibility in Action Panel Discussion
2026-09-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 103, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
Interested in learning how technology has advanced the lives of visually impaired people? We have just the program for you! In partnership with Blindness Support Services (BSS) Inc., we are putting a panel conversation together on Sunday, September 20th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (doors open at 10:30 AM) to discuss and highlight the tools and technology used by visually impaired communities that aid in their daily lives. If you have had any questions about how you can support visually impaired folks, this is your moment. Come sit, listen, and learn as experts share the different devices that have supported visually impaired individuals followed by demonstrations of specific tech devices by members of the BSS community. Be a part of the conversation by signing up HERE or by using the link in our link tree. We can’t wait for you to learn with us!

Reel Faith: God + Country
2026-09-27 18:30 - 22:00 | CA
We’re bringing it back! The Civil Rights Institute and Indivisible Riverside are partnering once more for their film screening series Reel Faith! Hang out with us Sunday, September 27th from 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM for a FREE screening of God + Country, produced by the late Rob and Michele Reiner, and watch as the film explores the rise of Christian Nationalism and asks the question, “What would Jesus do?” Take this chance to enjoy snacks and be a part of the conversation. Stay with us after the film, where we bring in a panel of leaders from a variety of faiths for an in-depth discussion of the film’s message, and you get to ask your burning questions! Register here, and we will see you there!
