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Daniel Smith spoke with CBS News about his incredible story, which reflects the arc of race relations in America — from slavery to civil rights activism, and the fight to end systemic discrimination.
It's hard to comprehend there are people still alive in the U.S. who had a parent born into slavery. But Daniel Smith, almost 90 years old, is one of the few left. Jan Crawford spoke with Smith about his incredible life and the lessons from his father that inspired his success.
"Study the history. Know their history," said Representative Jim Clyburn in an interview with CBS News.
Jackson's gold came after teammate Brittany Bowe gave up her spot on the team to ensure Jackson would get to skate in Beijing.
For decades, St. Emma was the nation's only military academy dedicated exclusively to educating young Black men. Thousands graduated in its more than 70-year existence. While much of the school is gone, the lessons instilled in its graduates run deep, and that's what's fueling the drive to have history acknowledge this exceptional school. Debra Alfarone reports.
Tina Knowles-Lawson, businesswoman and mother of Beyonce and Solange, set out with Trell Thomas to highlight the negative stereotypes Black men face and the people working to change them. They spoke with Anne-Marie Green on CBS News about their new docuseries "Profiled: The Black Man" and why they started this conversation.
Executive producer and entrepreneur Tina Knowles-Lawson joined "CBS Mornings" on Thursday to discuss her new docuseries "Profiled: The Black Man." Knowles-Lawson, who is the mother of Beyoncé and Solange, discussed her intention behind the series, how harmful stereotypes impact the lives of Black men and her hope to reshape society's views.
Actress Aunjanue Ellis said she finds inspiration from the "silent figures" in her life as she seeks to tell the stories of Black women who "have been erased." Elise Preston shares more.
For Black History Month, "CBS Mornings" is celebrating trailblazers who became leaders in their field and helped change the course of history. Among the trailblazers are two groundbreaking chefs, Alexander Smalls and Kwame Onwuachi. They caught up recently at chef Alexander's New York City apartment to talk about their childhoods, careers and advice for young Black aspiring chefs.
April will mark one year since a House committee approved legislation that would study slavery reparations for African Americans. H.R. 40 would create a panel that would examine lasting effects of slavery and discrimination in the U.S. But the bill has yet to be brought to a full vote in the chamber. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, who is the lead sponsor of H.R. 40, joins CBS News' Lilia Luciano to discuss.
