Giving voice to all communities
Giving voice to all communities
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There's a lot going on in Shirley Woodson's vivid paintings. And at 85, this artist and former schoolteacher is being celebrated with her first one-woman show at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Correspondent Rita Braver reports.
With President Biden nominating Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, Biden appears to have fulfilled one of his campaign promises to put the first Black woman on the high court. But the groundwork for the choice was laid far earlier. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion sat down with a group of African American women who have been leading the charge to reach this historic milestone.
Deaths among pregnant women and new mothers rose 14% in 2020, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, and one-third of those were among Black patients. Shannel Pearman, who nearly died of pregnancy-related complications, and Dr. Rachel Hardeman, the director of the Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Nikki Battiste to discuss the growing number of pregnancy-related deaths and why the Black community is most affected.
In addition to mentorship programs that focus on social-emotional needs, BOND also offers a financial wellness curriculum built by and for women of color.
Robin Arzón inspires millions when she teaches a Peloton class on the bike or the treadmill. And for the first time on "Person to Person," the fitness superstar reveals how she empowers others and overcame her own personal and professional challenges. Watch the full interview Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. EST on the CBS News app.
The six-year battle for equal pay for members of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team has finally come to an end with a landmark settlement. It's yet another achievement for one of the winningest teams in sports history. Adriana Diaz has more.
The settlement includes backpay for previous World Cup prize money.
U.S. soccer stars Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan join U.S. Soccer Federation President Cindy Parlow Cone to announce a $24 million settlement, including a new equal pay resolution. Rapinoe, Morgan and Cone talk to “CBS Mornings” about how they reached an agreement and the details on the settlement.
Erin Jackson, first Black woman to win speed skating gold at the Winter Olympics, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her historic win in the 500m race.
Bestselling author Angela Duckworth is looking beyond grit to highlight other character strengths that she says can help families thrive. Duckworth joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about Character Lab's tips of the week and how they can help parents and kids develop more gratitude and curiosity.
