Protesters "lost faith in the justice system"

Sherrilyn Ifill tells Bill Whitaker people protesting George Floyd’s death have “seen too many of these cases in which there has been no accountability”

• Jun 7, 2020
• 1:57

Ifill: Society creates racial narratives

The NAACP Legal Defense Fund president tells 60 Minutes: "Not even when we're dying will they believe us."

• Jun 7, 2020
• 2:42

Sherrilyn Ifill: The 60 Minutes Interview

George Floyd's killing sparked two weeks of protests that were answered with a military response from the Trump administration. The president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Sherrilyn Ifill, speaks with Bill Whitaker about where the U.S. goes from here.

• Jun 7, 2020
• 13:23

NAACP urges athletes not to sign with Texas teams over controversial laws

"Until the legislation is overturned, Texas isn't safe for anyone," the letter reads.

• Oct 28, 2021

Republicans block voting rights bill

Republicans in the Senate blocked an effort to advance the Freedom to Vote Act last week. It's a setback for congressional Democrats and President Biden, who are trying to enact new federal policies ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson joined CBSN to discuss how potential voting reforms could impact communities of color.

• Oct 25, 2021
• 8:40

Biden defends plan for Afghanistan withdrawal

All U.S. troops will be out of Afghanistan by the end of August, even though the Taliban has. been gaining ground across the war-torn country. President Biden defended his accelerated timeline for America's military withdrawal during a speech yesterday. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from Kabul, and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more on that plus other issues on Mr. Biden's agenda including voting rights and economic competition.

• Jul 9, 2021
• 10:11

NAACP president on voting rights fight

Civil rights groups and activists are fighting voting restrictions nationwide, especially in Georgia. The Justice Department is now suing that state, saying its new law denies Black voters equal access to the ballot. NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson joins CBSN to weigh in on the latest developments on voting rights and police reform.

• Jul 6, 2021
• 11:33

Race and America as told through the years on 60 Minutes

From Alabama to Wisconsin, a look back at past 60 Minutes stories on racial injustice and policing as told on our broadcast in five different decades.

• Jun 20, 2021

Travel warning in Missouri

Missouri is changing its basis for discrimination claims. Victims will now have to prove what the "motivating" factor is behind the discrimination, which the NAACP says is "legalizing discrimination in Missouri." The NAACP is now issuing a travel warning about visiting the state. Jericka Duncan has the story.

• Aug 1, 2017
• 2:07

NAACP, Planned Parenthood pen letter supporting D.C. statehood

The letter, signed by more than 250 prominent women of color, calls statehood "a matter of life and death."

• Apr 29, 2021

Sessions protest

Six protestors, including the president of the NAACP, were arrested Tuesday for refusing to leave the office of attorney general nominee and Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions. The protesters believe Sessions is unqualified for the office, reports David Begnaud.

• Jan 4, 2017
• 2:03

Andrew Brown Jr.'s family speaks to press

The family of Andrew Brown Jr., a 42-year-old Black man who was fatally shot by law enforcement this week, held a press conference in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, on Saturday. Authorities have said that Brown was shot and killed while deputies were serving warrants.

• Apr 24, 2021
• 41:17

NAACP president on Chauvin murder conviction

Activists say the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd is not justice, but rather accountability for the actions of police officers. Derrick Johnson, the president of the NAACP, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the next steps he'd like to see.

• Apr 21, 2021
• 11:13

NAACP president on stakes of Chauvin verdict

NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson talks to Gayle King about the significance of the Derek Chauvin trial verdict for this country.

• Apr 20, 2021
• 3:45

NAACP president on police protests: Every activist must vote

NAACP President Cornell William Brooks says that activists must show up to the polls come November in order to pressure political leadership to address unjust policing in the United States.

• Jul 10, 2016
• 4:03

NAACP President On Dallas Attack

Dallas police officers were shot by snipers Thursday night during a protest against this week's police killings of two black men in Minnesota and Louisiana. NAACP president and CEO Cornell William Brooks joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss the message he draws from the attack.

• Jul 8, 2016
• 5:24

Fmr. NAACP President on Shootings

Two separate police shootings have left two black men dead. The deadly shootings have sparked outrage and nationwide protests. Former president and CEO of the NAACP Ben Jealous joins CBSN from Baltimore.

• Jul 7, 2016
• 5:56

Gov. Rick Snyder met with the NAACP privately Tuesday

Michigan's governor will meet with the mayor of Flint to discuss a new approach to the city's toxic water disaster. Gov. Rick Snyder met with the NAACP privately Tuesday. The civil rights group unveiled a 15-point proposal to handle lead in the water and help affected citizens. Adriana Diaz reports.

• Jan 27, 2016
• 2:24

A hung jury in Baltimore prompts prosecutors to consider a retrial in the Freddie Gray case

A hung jury in Baltimore prompts prosecutors to consider a retrial in the Freddie Gray case. NAACP President Cornell William Brooks joins CBSN to discuss.

• Dec 17, 2015
• 6:05

NAACP President Cornell Brooks discussed the mistrial in the case of Baltimore police officer William Porter, who was charged in the death of Freddie Gray

NAACP President Cornell Brooks discussed the mistrial in the case of Baltimore police officer William Porter, who was charged in the death of Freddie Gray. He spoke with CBSN's Contessa Brewer.

• Dec 16, 2015
• 7:47

Activists for social justice don't always see eye to eye on the best way to bring about change, but they can work together

Activists for social justice don't always see eye to eye on the best way to bring about change, but they can work together

• Sep 14, 2015
• 1:13

President of NAACP Cornell William Brooks believes there has been a “seismic shift” in the American attitude towards race relations and policing in this country, but there has there has not been adequate legislative action to back recent momentum

President of NAACP Cornell William Brooks believes there has been a “seismic shift” in the American attitude towards race relations and policing in this country, but there has there has not been adequate legislative action to back recent momentum.

• Aug 9, 2015
• 4:49

President Barack Obama addressed the NAACP convention in Philadelphia Tuesday. During his speech he pushed for the need to reform how criminals are put behind bars

President Barack Obama addressed the NAACP convention in Philadelphia Tuesday. During his speech he pushed for the need to reform how criminals are put behind bars. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports

• Jul 14, 2015
• 1:36

South Carolina lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to remove the Confederate battle flag from the Statehouse grounds

South Carolina lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to remove the Confederate battle flag from the Statehouse grounds. NAACP President Cornell William Brooks joins CBSN to discuss.

• Jul 9, 2015
• 6:14

NAACP Legal Defense Fund’s Sherrilyn Ifill and former FBI profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole on warning signs of violence and creating a climate that encourages people to speak up about possible danger

NAACP Legal Defense Fund’s Sherrilyn Ifill and former FBI profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole on warning signs of violence and creating a climate that encourages people to speak up about possible danger.

• Jun 21, 2015
• 6:08

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