https://www.cbsnews.com/ Cbs Mornings A More Perfect Union From CBSNews.com Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:09:37 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-unscripted-project-gives-improv-comedy-a-serious-role-to-teach-students-confidence/ In our series "A More Perfect Union," we'll show you how the innovative nonprofit The Unscripted Project is giving improvisational comedy a serious role in the classroom to help students learn confidence and other life skills. CBS News National Correspondent Jericka Duncan gave it a try at one Philadelphia school. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:05:58 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/12/21/f2039638-fe7d-4b55-ae3a-eae9f37e448c/thumbnail/60x60/3a141d4a8d0054f8623c47c0274bc42a/1221-cmo-phillyschoolimprov-duncanmid-2545767-640x360.jpg 17f3ff2c-e2bd-4137-aa96-6f80d4362348 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/former-drug-kingpin-coaches-boxing-at-a-baltimore-gym-to-give-kids-a-fighting-chance/ For the "CBS Mornings" series "More Perfect Union," CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan visits the Upton Boxing Center in Baltimore where a reformed drug kingpin, who inspired a character on the HBO drama "The Wire," coached one of the country's top boxers and is using boxing to save generations of young people from life in the streets. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:04:01 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/08/03/d1584e0b-f5e0-423e-a41b-2d16832e1b47/thumbnail/60x60/2862ab1ac529abad05a0f3a898cc23a3/0803-cmo-mpuafightingchance-duncan-2177756-640x360.jpg be699b3f-11f2-44a8-a3c3-7b14a5e5948a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/father-and-9-year-old-daughter-bring-donated-rvs-to-families-who-lost-their-homes-in-disasters/ Woody Faircloth and his 9-year-old daughter arrange for RV donations and sometimes drive them to people who have lost their homes in California wildfires. It's a chance to do good for others, while providing moments of bonding and learning for themselves. Jamie Wax reports in our ongoing series A More Perfect Union. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:05:33 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/12/02/cfa0d7da-e694-48a2-8cc8-e883028f730f/thumbnail/60x60/2a0adcc6d0e86bb7687b3324be7365bd/1202-ctm-rvdonors-wax-846809-640x360.jpg 003963ca-4311-49ef-8783-5189a1d8d8e5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/grammy-nominated-rapper-gunna-opens-free-grocery-store-in-former-school/ Gunna, a Grammy-nominated rapper, has opened a free grocery store in his former Atlanta middle school to help struggling families. Mark Strassmann reports on the store's impact for our ongoing series A More Perfect Union. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:05:33 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/11/19/be5bccef-4647-4a8b-9599-45227e8e91c8/thumbnail/60x60/07b6fc53c5286f73081aef8be57a2ce3/1119-cbsmornings-mpufreeschoolstroe-839645-640x360.jpg 9be0696d-b787-4741-9724-b5085210f397 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/unique-auto-detailer-helps-give-young-people-who-are-homeless-or-otherwise-at-risk-a-clean-start/ An auto detailing business in Burlington, Vermont, only hires young people who are homeless or otherwise at-risk and helps give them confidence and training. Christina Ruffini reports for our ongoing series A More Perfect Union. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:05:33 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/12/09/27939d31-b766-45c3-84ba-933d12f09737/thumbnail/60x60/8760b9218db15471548af48b213597b4/2109-ctm-detailworks-ruffini-852138-640x360.jpg 65889dc4-7ea2-45c9-8bb9-232fd69aba74 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/retired-hospitality-worker-walks-from-north-dakota-to-texas-to-help-americans-find-common-ground/ When faced with division in the country during the 2020 election, 55-year-old retiree John Inserra decided to pursue a path of societal change. That path became a literal one, across six states, down the center of the country, beginning in North Dakota and ending in Texas. Omar Villafranca has the details in our ongoing "CBS Mornings" series A More Perfect Union. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:05:33 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/10/22/ef808eb7-e861-4a83-8218-98ee26e099ef/thumbnail/60x60/763bc3609eb25cb9ee3e2d86fba07974/1022-ctm-walkingman-villafranca-820725-640x360.jpg 4868e21f-a669-41b6-a26e-451da3a371b1 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/refugee-owned-restaurant-brings-east-african-dishes-and-new-opportunities-to-detroit/ Refugees from East Africa are introducing dishes from their native Burundi to Detroit diners, with rave reviews. They're also hoping to use their restaurant to help fellow refugees. Nancy Chen reports for the "CBS Mornings" series A More Perfect Union. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:05:33 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/11/17/4f1021ee-78d1-48e8-9b73-b7a8cada27e1/thumbnail/60x60/0de6b10921539295039d2cfc3c221078/1117-cbsmornings-refuggeerestaurant-chen-838164-640x360.jpg d6459ee2-27fe-4d7f-bde7-1797bac554f9 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/food-blogger-finds-connections-to-the-past-by-mapping-out-the-origins-of-old-recipes/ A Maryland food blogger is finding connections to the past by methodically mapping out the origins of local recipes in old cookbooks. For the "CBS Mornings" series A More Perfect Union, Nikole Killion cooks a century-old recipe with Kara Harris. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:05:33 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/09/16/3098910e-2d47-483d-965c-c854e5715757/thumbnail/60x60/d918c47f9385a7d35792a5d8f9ec520c/0916-ctm-foodblogger-793940-640x360.jpg d0f4f8a7-0b5b-4a33-8273-d4b058e0b33b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/louisiana-man-surprises-kids-with-special-needs-with-their-first-bikes/ For kids with special needs, riding a bike is often outside of reach for many reasons. But one Louisiana man is helping make it a reality for kids of all abilities. Janet Shamlian reports for the "CBS Mornings" series A More Perfect Union. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:05:33 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/11/24/9f04cbab-fdc9-478c-ad30-69486cc49ea8/thumbnail/60x60/a614c7005854a5b14d6f26e3b555cf69/1124-ctm-specialneedsbikes-shamlian-842418-640x360.jpg e01d1b6d-e604-4586-9430-86cf63b8fa8a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/imagine-dragons-tyler-robinson-foundation-cancer-battle-its-time/ The song "It's Time" introduced the band to the world and touched the very soul of a young fan — whose story would later spur an invaluable mission. Thu, 23 Dec 2021 11:22:39 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/12/23/3139d3e3-0715-43d9-a803-6e3e97b91b55/thumbnail/60x60/eed66e3add85271e4bd537b84a27b444/1640274922054.png bf56611f-7cc5-4855-832d-05f7509eb856 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/surprise-gives-military-familys-home-the-ultimate-christmas-makeover-and-spreads-holiday-cheer/ The holidays can be a tough time for military families who may have a parent away or are dealing with the wounds of war. But one company is bringing cheer to those lives this time of year. As part of the "CBS Mornings" series A More Perfect Union, Janet Shamlian joins Christmas Decor for a surprise mission in the Great Smoky Mountains. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 21:55:35 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/12/16/b0fd2f52-795a-4958-9c7a-4fb80a2f5c9f/thumbnail/60x60/89cd46aa935582a10efc9c63da1c9b7e/1216-ctm-mpudecorsurprise-shamlian-857371-640x360.jpg 5a6409d4-e312-4600-a927-44b321ed7145 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-one-southern-college-is-helping-students-with-nowhere-to-go-during-campus-shutdown/ As the number of coronavirus cases soar at colleges and universities, there is another major problem many students face when campuses shut down — finding basic needs like a safe place to live and enough food to eat. For the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Meg Oliver shares how one small college in the South is helping students with nowhere to go. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:53:12 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/09/17/3de9abc6-d8cc-4844-99ba-0a973ab87ae6/thumbnail/60x60/e407785b84d5ddd86d47f2fac79f616f/cbsn-fusion-how-one-southern-college-is-helping-students-with-nowhere-to-go-during-campus-shutdown-thumbnail-548529-640x360.jpg 49238ea0-7e4d-423f-85c4-4b676b097b01 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/youth-leaders-working-to-build-a-more-perfect-union-one-project-at-a-time/ For the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Adriana Diaz speaks to a group of teenagers, many who can't even vote yet, working to strengthen communities and American democracy itself, one project at a time. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:52:23 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/09/24/6dce7a3a-bdb1-445b-9a20-38828ea301f7/thumbnail/60x60/61816b295203ae58c626590c2b4b7f9c/cbsn-fusion-youth-leaders-working-to-build-a-more-perfect-union-one-project-at-a-time-thumbnail-553484-640x360.jpg a80b0f12-5fef-4d1e-bdcf-a3c402d06f3d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/compton-native-serves-up-healthy-options-in-a-city-filled-with-fast-food/ Compton is a community whose portrayal in music and movies eclipses the lives of real people who live there. It's also a city where healthy food can be hard to come by and life expectancy is five years below the Los Angeles County average. Jamie Yuccas reports for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:51:31 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/10/01/41860d39-c11a-4018-9617-22d81499c9ba/thumbnail/60x60/8454736b25bab983497de93362d8b9af/comptonvegan-557814-640x360.jpg cf1f425e-7e35-4cc5-bbdc-50fe21d0c8c6 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/young-volunteers-feed-hundreds-at-drive-thru-food-drive/ The economic fallout from the coronavirus could leave more than 54 million Americans without enough food according to one estimate. For the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Jonathan Vigliotti reports on a Los Angeles group teaming up with young volunteers to make sure their community is fed by connecting excess food from farms and supermarkets with people in need. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:51:02 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/10/08/190856f6-bb7a-4a6c-9964-e9eb0644beed/thumbnail/60x60/d964ecff4c2f8382ce2dc71002003b0c/cbsn-fusion-young-volunteers-feed-hundreds-at-drive-thru-food-drive-thumbnail-561947-640x360.jpg fc3c1eed-9ea4-421e-9468-cc26ea318ce3 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/california-teens-take-their-tech-savvy-and-3d-printers-to-make-ppe-for-people-nationwide/ For the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Dr. Tara Narula has the story of two tech savvy brothers who are providing PPE to many people who need it. From bus drivers, to custodial staff and poll workers, they're providing face masks for people on all types of front lines. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:34:50 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/10/15/80594f66-df54-4b8a-9f89-c481dd08541b/thumbnail/60x60/852e570dbe8cde465f30aaa07e677bfd/cbsn-fusion-california-teens-take-their-tech-savvy-and-3d-printers-to-make-ppe-for-people-nationwide-thumbnail-566517-640x360.jpg 7515dde3-1dce-4b17-a2cb-6c1e132ea215 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-alphabet-rockers-a-multi-racial-multi-generational-hip-hop-group-uses-music-to-combat-racism/ The <a href=https://www.alphabetrockers.com/ target=_blank>Alphabet Rockers</a>, a multi-racial, multi-generational hip-hop group, is using music to help build a more just world. They sing and rap about diversity, standing up for others and acceptance of transgender youth. Jamie Yuccas reports for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:33:11 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/12/02/fc60789f-be00-4b72-8872-1befa191b114/thumbnail/60x60/c7934d80e5f4e4f87580b29310662ec5/cbsn-fusion-the-alphabet-rockers-a-multi-racial-multi-generational-hip-hop-group-uses-music-to-combat-racism-thumbnail-599709-640x360.jpg 29481397-7b31-4b16-ae64-172b923d8e3e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/nypd-detectives-desire-to-help-family-turns-into-platform-now-helping-first-responders-nationwide/ The "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union aims to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. Meg Oliver shares the story of how an NYPD detective's desire to help his former colleague through an unimaginable tragedy turned into a platform to help first responders all over the country. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:32:52 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/11/26/741e0a9f-24a1-4148-8bcf-5803ceca7245/thumbnail/60x60/c7ddc599c623a0f4018dea9253e99b32/cbsn-fusion-nypd-detectives-desire-to-help-family-turns-into-platform-now-helping-first-responders-nationwide-thumbnail-596401-640x360.jpg a90cc410-2415-49e6-aef5-1a40ca3e1c34 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/boy-who-was-bullied-makes-it-his-mission-to-help-others-by-giving-away-truckloads-of-supplies/ A Maryland boy who experienced painful bullying is connecting residents of his community and a rural South Dakota Indian reservation with needed supplies. In the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Chip Reid shares the story of an ambitious second grader named Cavanaugh who is on a mission to change the world. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:32:41 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/11/12/449e8fd1-065b-447c-a499-b05fd33478c0/thumbnail/60x60/2d40b0b773db87ccb19d32d0945df5f2/112-ctm-unionnew-586580-640x360.jpg 25d7f492-7da6-4517-8445-013d1c57ef54 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/snowboarder-turned-activist-brings-left-and-right-together-over-climate-change/ Jeremy Jones says 50 million Americans are outdoor sportspeople. He hopes to unify them as a powerful voting block working for policies and candidates with strong pro-climate platforms. Jonathan Vigliotti reports for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:32:26 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/10/29/f8ef97f8-9f99-4d65-876f-b9e55fb6cb00/thumbnail/60x60/a7078ecae46722615f476a48933e93be/snowboard-576764-640x360.jpg 9cfdf681-214c-4ef1-ae1c-fd689ca3a7b6 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/nashville-family-creates-safer-electric-wheelchair-that-prevents-collisions-falls/ Nearly 2.7 million Americans rely on wheelchairs to get around, but every year, more than 100,000 are injured in wheelchair-related accidents. Inspired by one of their own, a Nashville family took it upon themselves to make wheelchairs safer. For the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Omar Villafranca meets the two brothers who developed a wheelchair that Time magazine named one of the best inventions of 2020. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:51:02 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/01/14/9bbf2467-6516-4809-9b56-51ce035d2bca/thumbnail/60x60/a3f0200189365e9124db7b7eb7fe8803/cbsn-fusion-nashville-family-creates-safer-electric-wheelchair-that-prevents-collisions-falls-thumbnail-626458-640x360.jpg 86f5c78b-0f5a-4201-8537-a468da554530 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/online-trivia-keeps-people-connected-during-covid-19-raises-over-100000-for-charities/ An out-of-work bar and restaurant consultant found redemption in hosting online trivia games and now is helping others by raising more than $100,000 for charities. Adriana Diaz shows how he has helped keep people connected during the COVID-19 pandemic for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:51:02 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/02/11/fce1f5ee-3146-4f89-b318-3795e95a5fe5/thumbnail/60x60/ebd3bc1b35c59244bf5b1dc7bc23c533/cbsn-fusion-online-trivia-keeps-people-connected-during-covid-19-raises-over-100000-for-charities-thumbnail-644371-640x360.jpg d8682b84-500a-4fbc-b172-7e223f369506 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/rock-n-roll-legend-john-fogerty-on-new-protest-song-tackling-police-brutality-racism/ Rock 'n' roll legend John Fogerty has a new gospel-infused protest song, "Weeping In The Promised Land." The former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman takes on police brutality and racial injustice while supporting health care workers on the front lines during the pandemic. Jamie Yuccas reports for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:51:02 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/01/21/e891aafd-84a2-46b5-b904-faf667a95940/thumbnail/60x60/14c8a3e94f2faff6bb89c21b21796c14/cbsn-fusion-rock-n-roll-legend-john-fogerty-on-new-protest-song-tackling-police-brutality-racism-thumbnail-630585-640x360.jpg 93323ffb-9c57-48e6-b6f4-dcb169b3a5ff https://www.cbsnews.com/video/group-puts-veterans-first-responders-behind-the-wheel-of-a-race-car-for-mental-health/ As the coronavirus pandemic takes a mounting toll on America's armed forces and first responders, one group called "Uncle Sam's Misguided Children" is helping set them and military veterans back on track by putting them behind the wheel of a race car. Jamie Wax reports on this effort to improve mental health for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:51:02 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/12/17/44e62e93-8d59-4a9e-a04c-a83c732e304a/thumbnail/60x60/8dded9ae6e55b28724f5e50bf2db1f99/cbsn-fusion-group-puts-veterans-first-responders-behind-the-wheel-of-a-race-car-for-mental-health-thumbnail-611442-640x360.jpg 3501576e-03ab-443b-a3d0-bbf0bdd7708e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/black-college-expo-helps-students-get-earn-scholarships-on-the-spot/ Dr. Theresa Price founded the Black College Expo to open doors and create opportunities for underserved, underrepresented students. Each year lives are changed when students get accepted to college with scholarships on the spot. As part of the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Jamie Yuccas reports. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:39:19 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/02/25/da97709f-cc18-4056-bc2e-fa13c3371db7/thumbnail/60x60/943d595c179eb73c502f1e53e37827eb/0225-ctm-yuccaswebversion-653812-640x360.jpg f38ee627-0feb-49f1-aa39-71949577b70d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cardiologist-and-singer-songwriter-is-healing-people-through-the-power-of-medicine-music/ A cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee, is healing people through the power of medicine and music. Dr. Suzie Brown is breaking barriers as a doctor and an acclaimed singer-songwriter. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula has the details for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:38:59 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/03/04/9f5815a8-5b65-451b-95df-909748039570/thumbnail/60x60/020ed67409aabea9935cb3457469ce49/cbsn-fusion-cardiologist-and-singer-songwriter-is-healing-people-through-the-power-of-medicine-music-thumbnail-658927-640x360.jpg 0573387f-cf73-495c-b6d7-826912964fcb https://www.cbsnews.com/video/figure-skating-in-harlem-organization-empowers-young-girls-in-underserved-communities/ "Figure Skating in Harlem" is the only organization to bridge education and figure skating to empower girls in underserved communities. In our A More Perfect Union series, Vlad Duthiers introduces us to the group and two skaters breaking barriers on and off the ice. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:38:42 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/03/11/67718436-f280-42f5-8b8a-189df60344e3/thumbnail/60x60/b80cc7a6755f68ebbb917814d81cd14f/0311-ctm-figureskatingharlem-665768-640x360.jpg 6b8d115b-579f-42a1-8ae3-672877e43932 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/grammy-nominated-duo-black-violin-inspires-students-shows-how-impossible-is-possible/ With school arts budgets facing cuts and students remote learning, the Grammy-nominated duo Black Violin is stepping in to help. For the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Manny Bojorquez shows us how Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste are changing the face of classical music and show students that the impossible is possible. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:38:09 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/08/a0794852-3bad-4f72-bd26-4744a53e9ba8/thumbnail/60x60/f307518f4e96b8a36f7a89e776112b8d/0408-ctm-blackviolin-mid-688024-640x360.jpg 071ccd11-9a20-488f-8067-23d8673b079f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/from-self-defense-classes-to-free-car-rides-people-step-up-so-asian-americans-can-feel-safer/ As part of the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Nancy Chen introduces some New Yorkers who are coming together to support, and protect, Asian Americans amid a rise in anti-Asian attacks. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:36:55 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/05/27/ef4f47d1-dbf7-4561-9e0b-8f6aa136763b/thumbnail/60x60/620e6738782c86ee4305ace06532d8fe/0527-ctm-asianamericanneighbors-chen-724159-640x360.jpg 717d280b-14e6-417d-9136-ddbbf2b3503d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/phillys-color-me-back-program-is-helping-city-residents-get-back-on-the-feet/ An innovative program is helping individuals in Philadelphia experiencing economic insecurity get back on their feet — through the power of art. As part of the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Errol Barnett shows us how the program is changing people's lives and creating some beautiful public are in the process Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:36:15 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/07/08/88832747-e773-408e-8161-a981d5049c11/thumbnail/60x60/90f1c13ebf40f94e92f714b13540da5a/0708-ctm-colormeback-barnett-749634-640x360.jpg 46cb1f67-8f1a-4ebf-bea3-101cf20bb73c