Alicia Garza on the origin of Black Lives Matter

Oakland-based activist Alicia Garza coined the phrase "Black Lives Matter" in 2013, the day George Zimmerman was found not guilty of murdering 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Soon a hashtag was created, and a movement was born. Garza talks with journalist Mark Whitaker about her new book, "The Purpose of Power," and her education in activism; the inequities of America's criminal justice system; and why social change is built not on social media hashtags but on people.

• Oct 18, 2020

Alicia Garza on the origin of Black Lives Matter

The Oakland-based activist who coined the phrase "Black Lives Matter," after George Zimmerman was found not guilty of murdering Trayvon Martin, says social movements are built not by hashtags, but by people

• Oct 18, 2020

Kenneth Walker reacts to grand jury decision

Breonna Taylor's boyfriend Kenneth Walker says the legal aftermath of her death has been unfair. "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King sat down with Walker and his attorneys, Steven Romines and Frederick Moore, to talk about the evidence of the case, the grand jury not charging Louisville police officers in Breonna Taylor's death, and Walker's pending lawsuit alleging police misconduct.

• Oct 15, 2020

Breonna Taylor's boyfriend's devastating loss

Breonna Taylor's boyfriend Kenneth Walker speaks about the emotional trauma of her death, their love story, their future plans together and how his parents considered her family in an exclusive broadcast interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King.

• Oct 14, 2020

Boyfriend remembers Breonna Taylor as "best friend"

In an exclusive broadcast interview with "CBS This Morning," the boyfriend of Breonna Taylor, Kenneth Walker, shared details about the night his "best friend" was fatally shot by police in her apartment. The full interview will air Wednesday on "CBS This Morning" at 7 a.m.

• Oct 13, 2020

Attorneys in Ahmaud Arbery case speak out

For the first time on network television, we're hearing in-depth interviews with lawyers on both sides of the case against the three White men charged in the February killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man. The prosecutor and defense attorneys speak with CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca about the viral video of the shooting, what they say it shows, and what it doesn't.

• Oct 9, 2020

Jon Bon Jovi pens song about George Floyd

Grammy award-winning band Bon Jovi recently released its highly anticipated new album. Rock icon Jon Bon Jovi discusses how the pandemic and the death of George Floyd inspired the songs on the band's most topical record to date, "2020."

• Oct 7, 2020

Sports world comes together to fight racial injustice

CBS News special correspondent and host of "The NFL Today" James Brown on the nationwide boycott by some of the top NBA and MLB teams in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake.

• Aug 30, 2020

Texas officer charged in fatal shooting of Black man

A Texas police officer is facing murder charges after fatally shooting an unarmed Black man. Mireya Villarreal reports.

• Oct 6, 2020

Rihanna hopes new fashion show brings "hope" during pandemic

Rihanna called her fashion's line performance "a little bit of happiness."

• Oct 2, 2020

Fourth day of protests in Louisville, Kentucky

Protesters are demonstrating for the fourth straight day in Louisville, Kentucky, following the decision to not directly charge any police officers in Breonna Taylor's death. Adriana Diaz reports.

• Sep 26, 2020

Family of Breonna Taylor demands release of evidence in case

Breonna Taylor's family is speaking out for the first time since a grand jury announced its decision in the fatal police shooting case. It comes as protests heat up in Louisville and across the country. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.

• Sep 25, 2020

Breonna Taylor's family speaks out

Family members of Breonna Taylor spoke out Friday for the first time since a grand jury declined to indict three officers in Taylor's death during a police raid last March. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more from Louisville.

• Sep 25, 2020

Tulsa pastor wants justice for 1921 massacre

Ninety-nine years after an estimated 300 Black people were killed by a White mob during the Tulsa race massacre, a lawsuit has been filed seeking reparations. It comes as the city battles over a Black Lives Matter mural painted on a street. Omar Villafranca reports from Tulsa on the latest.

• Sep 25, 2020

9/24/20: Red and Blue

The countdown to Election day, 2020; How the news media covers Trump's Presidency

• Sep 24, 2020

2 Louisville officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests

Louisville officials are pleading for calm after two officers were shot during unrest. Protests continue over the decision not to charge officers in Breonna Taylor's death. Jericka Duncan has the latest.

• Sep 24, 2020

Breonna Taylor case raises questions over use of force

The lack of charges in the death of 26-year-old Breonna Taylor is sparking concerns over the use of force by police. Adriana Diaz has the latest.

• Sep 24, 2020

Ibram Kendi reacts to charges in Taylor case

Leading antiracist scholar and CBS News contributor Ibram X. Kendi joins "CBS This Morning" to react to a grand jury choosing not to indict any police officers for the killing of Breonna Taylor. He also discusses the state of the racial divide and what message the indictment sends to Black Americans.

• Sep 24, 2020

Breonna Taylor's family attorney speaks out

Ben Crump, the attorney for Breonna Taylor's family, gives his reaction to the grand jury decision not to bring charges related to Taylor's death. One officer was indicted on wanton endangerment for allegedly endangering Taylor's neighbors. Crump also provides an update on her family's reaction.

• Sep 24, 2020

No charges for the killing of Breonna Taylor

A Kentucky grand jury decided not to indict three police officers for the shooting death of 26-year-old Breonna Taylor. One officer was charged with wanton endangerment. Jericka Duncan reports.

• Sep 23, 2020

No officers charged in Breonna Taylor's death

A Kentucky grand jury has decided to charge former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison with wanton endangerment in connection with the raid on Breonna Taylor's apartment, but none of the officers involved will face charges for her death. Louisville Urban League CEO Sadiqa Reynolds joins CBSN to discuss the decision and the community's reaction.

• Sep 23, 2020

Costco reportedly drops Palmetto Cheese over BLM controversy

South Carolina mayor sparked outrage by attacking the racial justice movement. Now his business is under attack.

• Sep 23, 2020

State of emergency ahead of Breonna Taylor decision

The city of Louisville, Kentucky, is under a state of emergency as it awaits a major decision in the case of Breonna Taylor's death. Jericka Duncan has the latest.

• Sep 22, 2020

Louisville mayor declares emergency ahead of Breonna Taylor decision

A federal courthouse was boarded up and car access to a downtown park blocked off ahead of the highly anticipated decision.

• Sep 22, 2020

Voting and Black Lives Matter take center stage at 2020 Emmys

Capping off the evening was an "un-thank you" speech from "Succession" creator Jesse Armstrong, who singled out President Trump and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson for their coronavirus response efforts.

• Sep 21, 2020

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