Giving voice to all communities
Giving voice to all communities
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Politician and voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams talks with "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty about justice, ambition, and about her other life – as an author of romance novels and political thrillers featuring protagonists who are women of color.
Chicago is one of the most segregated cities in America, but the initiative My Block, My Hood, My City is bridging that divide by empowering teens to explore the world beyond their immediate neighborhoods. Adriana Diaz reports.
Mrs. Obama said many Black Americans "still live in fear" of doing daily activities when asked about the verdict.
Coming up on Monday, Gayle King spoke with former first lady Michelle Obama about why she is so excited about her latest initiative and her ongoing mission to ensure all families have access to healthy foods. We also spoke with Mrs. Obama about the concerns she has for her own family during these very divided times.
The civil rights attorney said victims' families had a "very emotional" meeting with lawmakers last week.
"You have to understand the interpretations of history, as we grew up, may be from only one vantage point," the former NFL star and author said.
Comedian and social media sensation Ziwe discusses her new late-night Showtime series, "Ziwe." It's a no-holds-barred mix of musical numbers, interviews, and sketches that challenge America's discomfort with race, politics, and other cultural issues. She joins "CBS This Morning" live after telling co-host Anthony Mason about making uncomfortable issues like race funny and why she doesn't subscribe to cancel culture. (Disclaimer: Showtime is a division of ViacomCBS)
Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill are negotiating police reform legislation. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who recently met with lawmakers along with family members of George Floyd and others, joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest.
The Lone Star Slavery Project works to digitize the records for each enslaved person registered as property in Texas.
CBS News producer Rodney Hawkins digs deep into his family's past with the help of the Lone Star Slavery Project at Stephen F. Austin State University.
