John Lewis on progress and Civil Rights
Rep. John Lewis describes the pace of progress and his experiences fighting racial inequality
Rep. John Lewis describes the pace of progress and his experiences fighting racial inequality
The Civil Rights Movement leader talked to “Face the Nation” ahead of the opening of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture
Saturday marks the official opening of the new Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture. CBS' "Face the Nation" visited the museum with a man who spent 15 years working on its establishment, Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia.
Saturday marks the official opening of the new Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture. CBS' "Face the Nation" visited the museum with a man who spent 15 years working on its establishment, Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia.
In an interview with Charlie Rose, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker discuss confronting America's history of slavery and what they hope the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture will accomplish. The museum in Washington, D.C., opens to the public on Sept. 24.
The new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture opens its doors on September 24th. The exhibits will showcase the African-American experience in the United States. "CBS This Morning" gave us the first look inside, and Scott Pelley has another sneak peek.
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The former secretary of state says National Museum of African American History and Culture is a symbol of what can be achieved
Wrapped in bronze and inspired by the three-tiered crowns used in West African art, the museum shines brightly near the center of the National Mall
At the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, thousands of great Americans are represented by priceless family heirlooms, donated to help the museum share their experiences. Jericka Duncan reports.
Lonnie G. Bunch III, the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, gave a tour of the new museum to "CBS This Morning" co-hosts Gayle King and Norah O'Donnell. He highlighted some of the museum's prized artifacts, including slave rebellion leader Nat Turner's bible.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the newest addition to the Smithsonian complex in Washington, D.C. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers discusses the significance of this museum with National Urban League President Marc Morial.
Artifacts tell stories of trial and triumph, of four centuries of the African American experience
The structure of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture is the result of a collaboration between a team of renowned architects. Phil Freelon and David Adjaye submitted their proposed design in 2009. Along with their late colleague J. Max Bond Jr., they beat some of the world's most influential architects to win the commission. Freelon and Adjaye shares how their idea came to life.
From a former slave's freedom paper to a Tuskegee Airmen's jacket, families have donated thousands of heirlooms to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
The newest addition to the Smithsonian -- the National Museum of African American History and Culture -- explores centuries of history through 10 stories of artifacts. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers talks with museum curator Mary Elliott and assistant director Kinshasha Holman Conwill about the museum's significance.
A pioneer of the civil rights movement visits the new Smithsonian museum dedicated to African American history and culture
The sports exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture shows the rich culture of black athletes and how their excellence helped advance the nation. James Brown shows us the role of sports in the march toward a more equal society.
Director Ava DuVernay made an orientation film for the National Museum of African American History and Culture about the significance of August 28 in black history. DuVernay spoke with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about the museum, reacting after finding out that a quote of her own will be displayed at the museum.
One of the most celebrated protests of the civil rights era happened in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960. An exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture highlights a sit-in by black college students to force Woolworth's and another chain store to desegregate their lunch counters. Loretta Lynch, who was born in Greensboro and became the first African-American woman to be U.S. attorney general, joins "CBS This Morning" to share her family's history.
Georgia Congressman John Lewis has risked his life many times in the fight for civil rights. He has been a central figure in that movement for more than half a century and has fought in Congress for 15 years to create the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Lewis joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss who he was inspired by and recount his experiences.
As "CBS This Morning" broadcasts live from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, we take a look at the museum's vivid path. It's been a long road, and the story of this museum, like the African-American experience, is one of trial and triumph. Jan Crawford reports.
Retired Gen. Colin Powell's Army uniform is on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. Powell became the first black Joint Chiefs chairman, retiring from the Pentagon as a four-star general. He was also the first black secretary of state. He and his wife are not only donors to the museum, but also serve on the museum council. Powell joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss black Americans' contributions to the U.S. military and more.
Lonnie Bunch, founding director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the challenges he faced in the effort to build the museum. He also shares stories behind some of its exhibits.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture will open its doors to the public Sept. 24. "CBS This Morning" co-hosts Gayle King and Norah O'Donnell joined the museum's founding director, Lonnie Bunch, for a tour of what makes the 19th and newest Smithsonian museum such a special place.
The experience backcountry skier was traveling on Donaldson Peak in Idaho's Lost River Range when they triggered a slope collapse.
Tens of thousands of transborder students — some as young as kindergarteners — cross the border from Mexico into California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas to pursue an education in the United States.
A'ja Wilson, of the Las Vegas Aces, has joined a roster of women athletes who have partnered with Nike to develop signature collections.
The shooting occurred on Friday night inside a Regal Cinemas theater in Ohio, according to police.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
Parts of the country saw the aurora borealis on Friday night and the dazzling show will continue on Saturday night, according to officials.
At the same time, the three are accusing each other of being pro-transgender.
"We're not investing in students' future by engaging in relationships with companies that profit from war," Sacramento State University President Luke Wood told CBS News.
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug.
The experience backcountry skier was traveling on Donaldson Peak in Idaho's Lost River Range when they triggered a slope collapse.
Tens of thousands of transborder students — some as young as kindergarteners — cross the border from Mexico into California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas to pursue an education in the United States.
A'ja Wilson, of the Las Vegas Aces, has joined a roster of women athletes who have partnered with Nike to develop signature collections.
The shooting occurred on Friday night inside a Regal Cinemas theater in Ohio, according to police.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
A'ja Wilson, of the Las Vegas Aces, has joined a roster of women athletes who have partnered with Nike to develop signature collections.
The $5 meal could include a choice of a McChicken, a McDouble or four-piece chicken nuggets along with fries and a drink.
Due to bankruptcies and other problems, retailers plan to close almost 3,200 stores this year, up 24% from a year ago.
Huy Fung Foods said its peppers are "too green" to make its signature sriracha sauce, forcing it to suspend production until September.
Annual wildfires and flooding are keeping major insurance companies from covering homeowners in California and Florida.
At the same time, the three are accusing each other of being pro-transgender.
Minnesota officially adopted its new state flag on Saturday, making the old flag history. So what happens to the old flag now that it is obsolete?
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
A divided three-judge panel ruled last month a recently adopted congressional map that includes two majority-Black districts is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
Eighty-four million Americans had a mental disorder in 2022, while 34 million people had a substance use disorder. About 11 million people dealt with both, but many did not receive professional treatment, partially because of a persistent stigma leading to silence and shame around mental health problems. Michelle Miller reports on how former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and author Stephen Fried are hoping to make change with their new book.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said that the facility would be supported by the Seattle Fire Department's overdose response team.
The European Broadcasting Union said Swedish police were investigating "a complaint made by a female member of the production crew" against Klein.
Tens of thousands of transborder students — some as young as kindergarteners — cross the border from Mexico into California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas to pursue an education in the United States.
While officials work to keep politics out of the event, the Israel-Hamas war has led to controversy this year.
North Korea in recent months has maintained an accelerated pace in weapons testing as it expands its military capabilities while diplomacy with the United States and South Korea remains stalled.
The United Nations and other agencies have warned for weeks that an Israeli assault on Rafah, which borders Egypt near the main aid entry points, would cripple humanitarian operations
The European Broadcasting Union said Swedish police were investigating "a complaint made by a female member of the production crew" against Klein.
Native Fashion Week designers embraced the runway, juxtaposing modernity and traditional Native ceremony.
The new book by the host of HBO's "Real Time" takes aim at those who brazenly invoke the standards of today to rewrite history in ways that even "Star Trek" would think go too far.
While officials work to keep politics out of the event, the Israel-Hamas war has led to controversy this year.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
The Ascension Healthcare Network, one of the nation's leading nonprofit and Catholic health systems, says a "cyber security event" disrupted its clinical operations Wednesday. Threat intelligence company Cyble says there have been 77 ransomware attacks on the U.S. health care sector since the beginning of February. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to unpack the troubling trend.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The tech giant disclosed Thursday that a database was accessed through a Dell portal, which contains a database of customer information. CBS News' John Dickerson has the details.
FTX says most of its customers will receive some of their money back nearly two years after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed. Yesha Yadav, associate dean of Vanderbilt Law School, joins CBS News to discuss how the payback will work.
Parts of the country saw the aurora borealis on Friday night and the dazzling show will continue on Saturday night, according to officials.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Americans could be treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
The shooting occurred on Friday night inside a Regal Cinemas theater in Ohio, according to police.
Witness testimony continued Friday in the murder trial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in 2022. Read has pleaded not guilty and her lawyers argue local law enforcement officials are framing her. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt has the latest on the testimony.
Bailey Boswell was convicted of murder in the 2017 death of Sydney Loofe. Boswell's boyfriend was also convicted and sentenced to death.
Edrick Lamont Faust, 48, was charged with murder, and various other charges in connection with the 23-year-old first-year law student's death, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced.
How an unusual clue ended life on the run for fugitive William Greer, wanted for killing his girlfriend Tammy Myers and hiding her body.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Americans could be treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
In Washington, D.C., we meet two figure skaters who are expanding access to the sport to other Black college students. Then in California, UFC legend Ronda Rousey opens up about her life and career in her vulnerable new memoir. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
David Begaud heads to a surprise city on a mission to find a story in 48 hours – and he meets three strangers with powerful messages to share. A heroic cowboy teaches a lesson in modesty. Plus, more heartwarming news stories.
New White House report says Israel may have violated international humanitarian law in Gaza; How chef Fermin Nunez is changing the culinary scene in Austin, Texas
Incredible Northern lights set the sky ablaze on Friday night, with some vibrant colors even visible to the naked eye amid a geomagnetic storm. Meanwhile, a protest in Germany at a Tesla factory turned into a stampede. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Singer-songwriter Katie Pruitt garnered widespread acclaim for her introspective music and powerful live performances after releasing her first album in 2020. Rolling Stone even declared her an "artist you need to know." Now returning to Saturday Sessions with music from her new album "Mantras," here is Katie Pruitt with "White Lies, White Jesus And You."