
Mark Whitaker on the history of the Black power movement
The author of "Saying It Loud: 1966-The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement" examines the birth of Black Power, and the lessons (and warnings) for today's activists.
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The author of "Saying It Loud: 1966-The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement" examines the birth of Black Power, and the lessons (and warnings) for today's activists.
The attorney who helped save 145 wrongly-convicted prisoners from execution talks about his latest project: The Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Ala., educating Americans about the history of slavery and racial violence as a first step in healing.
It was 57 years ago that Martin Luther King Jr. led a massive crowd from Selma to Montgomery as they marched for voting rights. At the end of the march, he delivered a powerful speech on the steps of the state Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama.
In 1955, Claudette Colvin was arrested in Alabama for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a White woman. That incident happened nine months before Rosa Parks. "History had me glued to the seat," Colvin says. David Begnaud joins CBSN AM with more about a new development in her story.
Billy Waugh, the soldier whom Davis carried on his shoulders to safety, wrote in a 1981 statement, "I only have to close my eyes to vividly recall the gallantry of this individual."
"Without Black veterans being front and center in the conversation about their service, their experiences, that history will be lost," says co-founder of Black veterans group.
Philadelphia-based photographer Jack T. Franklin captured the richly faceted meaning of that original March on Washington.
Police in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland have apologized for helping the owner of a frozen yogurt shop kick out a black man because employees said they felt uncomfortable
Barack Obama officially became America's first black president in January 2009 at his inauguration. Afterward, the Atlantic's Ta-Nehisi Coates rose to prominence, earning a reputation as one of America's best writers on race. He won awards for his essays, "Fear of a Black President" and "The Case for Reparations." His book, "Between the World and Me," won the National Book Award for nonfiction. Coates joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy."
It was 60 years ago Monday that nine African American children entered an all-white high school in Little Rock - after the Supreme Court declared separate schools for blacks and whites unconstitutional. The eight survivors recalled that milestone in civil rights history, and said the battle is not over. Jericka Duncan reports.
For much of the 20th century, African Americans were routinely refused service at many businesses. Victor Green, a New York City postal worker, created a travel guide called the "The Negro Motorist Green Book" that listed establishments that would not turn them away, reports Mark Strassmann.
In 1955 Mississippi, a white woman claimed Emmett Till, 14 and black, whistled at her. That led to Till's lynching and death, which sparked the Civil Rights Movement. As Jim Axelrod reports, a new book says the woman changed her story.
The LaGrange, Georgia, police chief researched the 1940 launching of a local black teenager and decided he needed to apologize for his department's actions back then. In the Jim Crow South, police looked the other way. David Begnaud reports.
American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their black-gloved fists in protest at the 1968 Olympics while standing on the medal podium for the national anthem. Afterward, they were banished from the Olympic community. But on Thursday, President Obama welcomed the Olympians back, reports Margaret Brennan.
The Smithsonian's Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., is now open to the public. One of the museum's most-anticipated exhibits is a casket that carried the body of Emmett Till 61 years ago. It's so sacred visitors are not allowed to take videos or pictures. Michelle Miller reports on the story behind the casket.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture opened Saturday to the public. The opening ceremony for the museum, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was punctuated by plenty of powerful moments. Gayle King reports.
A woman from Washington, D.C., gave the Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture treasured family heirlooms linked to one of the first African-American business moguls. Marlie Hall reports.
It was a historic day in Washington - the grand opening of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. Congressman John Lewis, a veteran of the civil rights struggles, said, "This place is more than a building - it's a dream come true." The $540 million museum took more than four years to build. It sits near the Washington Monument. Marlie Hall reports.
President delivers moving address on importance of new National Museum of African American History and Culture
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture officially opens Saturday. President Obama will dedicate the museum in a ceremony in the morning, joined by tens of thousands of people. Marlie Hall gives an early look inside the museum, which was first conceived by black Civil War veterans more than a hundred years ago.
As the new African-American history museum opens, 60 Minutes producer Nicole Young talks about the artifacts that affected her most
Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, is a founding donor for the Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture, committing $1 million in donations to the museum. The senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, tells CBS News about the church's donor base and why the members wanted to get involved in the historic project.
One of earliest supporters for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture was Oprah Winfrey, who donated more than $20 million and is a member of its council. Winfrey joins "CBS This Morning" to share her emotional visit to the museum, and what she hopes visitors will take away.
In May 2015, 60 Minutes got a first look at the museum dedicated to African-American history and culture. This weekend, it finally opens in Washington
Rep. John Lewis describes the pace of progress and his experiences fighting racial inequality
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud faces three counts in the U.S. related to the bombing that killed a total of 270 people.
Resort fees at hotels, extra airline charges and service fees on concert tickets cost Americans billions each year.
Delta said in a statement that the plane "encountered birds following departure" to the Bahamas.
Prosecutors have asked a judge to impose a sentence of nearly six years in prison for Kevin Seefried.
The vice president told "CBS Mornings" there has been a growing "theatrical element" to joint sessions of Congress for the State of the Union.
Several thousand workers will soon get a few days of sick leave per year — an issue that drove workers to the brink of strike last year.
CVS Health is plunging deeper into providing care, buying a chain catering largely to Medicare Advantage patients.
Colgate-Palmolive is recalling millions of bottles of the all-purpose surface cleaner sold at Walmart and other retailers.
An October trial date is for Nathan Carman, the man charged with killing his mother in 2016 as part of an alleged scheme to inherit millions.
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud faces three counts in the U.S. related to the bombing that killed a total of 270 people.
Resort fees at hotels, extra airline charges and service fees on concert tickets cost Americans billions each year.
Delta said in a statement that the plane "encountered birds following departure" to the Bahamas.
Prosecutors have asked a judge to impose a sentence of nearly six years in prison for Kevin Seefried.
The vice president told "CBS Mornings" there has been a growing "theatrical element" to joint sessions of Congress for the State of the Union.
Resort fees at hotels, extra airline charges and service fees on concert tickets cost Americans billions each year.
Several thousand workers will soon get a few days of sick leave per year — an issue that drove workers to the brink of strike last year.
CVS Health is plunging deeper into providing care, buying a chain catering largely to Medicare Advantage patients.
The push is part of Microsoft's effort to transform an internet service.
Colgate-Palmolive is recalling millions of bottles of the all-purpose surface cleaner sold at Walmart and other retailers.
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud faces three counts in the U.S. related to the bombing that killed a total of 270 people.
Prosecutors have asked a judge to impose a sentence of nearly six years in prison for Kevin Seefried.
The vice president told "CBS Mornings" there has been a growing "theatrical element" to joint sessions of Congress for the State of the Union.
State media's lofty description of Kim Ju Ae, as "respected" and "beloved," has inspired debate on whether she's being primed as her father's successor.
The president is visiting a training center as he continues to promote his plans to boost manufacturing.
Most Americans will continue to get vaccines for free, but tests and antiviral pills could get costly later this year.
The agency cited preliminary data from 2022, which tracked the unseasonably early rise of invasive group A strep infections alongside other respiratory diseases.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the rising popularity of weight loss drugs, who is eligible and the costs.
Why are some media and political figures claiming that people are coming for your gas stove? And are there health risks from cooking with natural gas?
Why are some media and political figures claiming that people are coming for your gas stove? And are there health risks from cooking with natural gas? Correspondent Luke Burbank looks at why gas stoves are being targeted.
Delta said in a statement that the plane "encountered birds following departure" to the Bahamas.
The primates, which originate from Africa, are reproducing at an alarming rate, threatening the survival of some indigenous species, officials said.
State media's lofty description of Kim Ju Ae, as "respected" and "beloved," has inspired debate on whether she's being primed as her father's successor.
The Ukrainian president's visit to London comes as Russian forces blast areas of eastern Ukraine with more artillery bombardments, Ukrainian officials said.
International investigators say there's insufficient evidence, however, to launch new prosecutions and they have suspended their long-running probe.
Michael B. Jordan said a high-profile breakup last year helped him grow and learn.
Dave Franco joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new movie "Somebody I Used to Know," which he directed and co-wrote with his wife Alison Brie.
Michael B. Jordan is set to make his directorial debut with "Creed III," where he will also be reprising his starring role as boxer Adonis Creed. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King sat down with Jordan in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey.
Entertainment giant has previously faced accusations of self-censorship for taking down "Simpsons" episode in deference to China.
Jordan is stepping behind the camera for his directorial debut in "Creed III." He's also starring in the movie.
The push is part of Microsoft's effort to transform an internet service.
Microsoft has announced it is incorporating artificial intelligence into its Bing search engine and Edge web broswer. Tony Dokoupil gets a first look at the new technology and sits down with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella about the future of AI and the impacts on society.
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Microsoft unveiled a new artificial intelligence-powered search engine as it seeks to gain an edge in the industry. The company's Bing search engine will soon integrate some of the popular AI technology known as ChatGPT. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
Telescopes in Hawaii and Chile have discovered a dozen new moons around Jupiter, bringing the total to 92 moons -- more than any planet in our solar system.
Some 3,450 buildings have collapsed, according to the Turkish government, in the quakes that have so far killed more than 6,000.
The new moons were discovered using telescopes in Hawaii and Chile, and their orbits were confirmed with follow-up observations.
An outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease threatens to destroy 20 of the 45 species in the world's third-largest coral reef.
The world's third-largest coral reef just off the Florida Keys was once a vibrant habitat for millions of plants and animals. But an outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease is threatening to destroy it. Scientists are trying to regrow the coral in a lab hundreds of miles away to save it. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud faces three counts in the U.S. related to the bombing that killed a total of 270 people.
An October trial date is for Nathan Carman, the man charged with killing his mother in 2016 as part of an alleged scheme to inherit millions.
A former girlfriend claims Thomas Glen Sanchez confessed more than once to killing Juli Busken, but that she was afraid to come forward until after he died.
Prosecutors say Lindsay Clancy, a Duxbury, Mass. mother accused of killing her three kids, planned the murders in advance.
The cocaine had been dropped at a floating transit point in 81 bales before it was intercepted by a navy ship, police said.
The satellite will serve the Americas, Greenland and Atlantic Ocean air and sea lanes.
The new moons were discovered using telescopes in Hawaii and Chile, and their orbits were confirmed with follow-up observations.
Astronauts are conducting a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. And NASA is marking 20 years since the space shuttle Columbia disaster. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined Anne-Marie Green and Janet Shamlian with more on those stories, plus details on the "green comet" passing by Earth.
Columbia's destruction and the loss of its crew triggered a sharp change of course for America's space program.
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
The Grammys will be broadcast live from Los Angeles, starting at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, on CBS television stations and will stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited London on Wednesday during his first trip to the U.K. since Russia's invasion of Ukraine nearly a year ago. Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and addressed Parliament, where he pushed for more support for his country's fighter pilots. CBS News foreign correspondent Imitaz Tyab joined Anne-Marie Green and Shanelle Kaul to talk about the speech and Zelenskyy's meeting with King Charles III.
Actor Anna Faris makes her Super Bowl commercial debut this Sunday in a spot for Avocados from Mexico. She joined CBS News to discuss going nude for the ad and her recent Hollywood hiatus.
A newborn in Syria who was still attached to her mother when she was found under the rubble of her home is the sole survivor from her immediate family after Monday's devastating earthquakes.
LeBron James broke the NBA's all-time scoring record, beating out previous record-holder Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. CBS Sports NBA writer Brad Botkin joined Anne-Marie Green and Shanelle Kaul to discuss the milestone and what it means for James' legacy.
The death toll has reached more than 11,000 in the aftermath of the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports. Arlan Fuller, director of emergency response and preparedness for Project Hope, joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Shanelle Kaul to discuss what the organization is doing to assist on the ground.