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The nation is marking Juneteenth on Saturday. President Biden signed legislation this week, making the day a federal holiday. Many large corporations recognized Juneteenth on Friday with moments of silence, early closures, or a paid day off for employees. But to many, the day represents much more than that. Christina Ruffini has the latest.
Professor and author Ibram X. Kendi, who holds a doctorate in African American studies, joined Major Garrett to talk about the history of Juneteenth, the political debate over teaching critical race theory in schools and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black Americans on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Conde Nast, Yelp join list of companies that have already been giving workers paid time off on Emancipation Day.
Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., is now a federal holiday. Nancy Cordes has more on the day’s importance.
CBS News spoke with families and victims of the Charleston shooting on how the fatal incident has impacted their outlook for the future.
Pioneering former Xerox CEO Ursula Burns joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her new memoir detailing her rise to success and the benefits of STEM education.
For many Black Americans, especially those from Southern states, Juneteenth has been an important day in history for over 150 years.
Gap "can be solved by corporations and individuals in America adopting anti-racism as a core value," said one CEO.
Gap "can be solved by corporations and individuals in America adopting anti-racism as a core value," said one CEO.
A federal program created by the Biden administration to reverse a long-standing history of economic discrimination against Black farmers is on hold. Advocates said the loan forgiveness program is an opportunity to help thousands who have been disadvantaged by decades of unfair treatment, but a conservative law firm in Wisconsin argued it was unconstitutional because White farmers aren't eligible. Natalie Baszile, author of "We Are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, Land, and Legacy," joins CBSN to discuss.
