Rep. John Lewis on George Floyd's death: "The madness must stop"
Congressman John Lewis, a prominent civil rights leader icon, decried Floyd's death at the hands of a white police officer and said the horrific video moved him to tears.
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Congressman John Lewis, a prominent civil rights leader icon, decried Floyd's death at the hands of a white police officer and said the horrific video moved him to tears.
Former NFL player Emmanuel Acho answers questions posed by white people about the response to police killings of black men and the Black Lives Matter movement. He discusses his new series "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man" and why he believes white people can be part of the solution, rather than the problem.
With cities across America burning and black communities in pain, many white people have continued posting selfies and pictures of food on social media as if nothing is wrong — and it is not going unnoticed. Here's why experts say not saying anything is actually saying a lot.
The nation's capital saw heightened security as protesters demanded justice for George Floyd. Three other officers were charged in his death, and charges were upgraded for a fourth. Meanwhile, current and former top White House officials spoke against how President Trump is handling the protests. Natalie Brand joins CBSN with the latest.
The charges against ex-police officer Derek Chauvin, who knelt on George Floyd's neck as he begged for air, have been elevated to second-degree murder, and the three other officers at the scene are now charged with aiding and abetting. CBSN's Elaine Quijano spoke about the charges with Michele Rayner-Goolsby, the founder and principal attorney of Civil Liberty Law, who also works with Ben Crump Law, the law firm representing Floyd's family.
With cities across America burning and black communities in pain, many white people have continued posting selfies and pictures of food on social media as if nothing is wrong – and it is not going unnoticed.
In the aftermath of George Floyd's death and with Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the country, attorney Catherine Ayeni explains why it is so painful when white people don't acknowledge the black community's pain.
In the aftermath of George Floyd's death and with Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the country, media personality Rachel Lindsay explains why it's so important for white social media users to take a stand, adding that fear is no longer an excuse for silence.
In the aftermath of George Floyd's death and with Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the country, Broadway actor Jelani Alladin explains why it is so painful when white social media users' feeds suddenly go silent.
LA Pride — initially canceled due to the coronavirus — is returning as a George Floyd protest.
Bad actors have taken advantage of protests over the death of George Floyd, sometimes provoking violence or spreading conspiracy theories and misinformation on social media. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with more.
President Trump is facing backlash from local religious leaders for his visits to a historic church and national shrine amid the protests this week over George Floyd's death. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the news of the day, racism, police reform and the death of George Floyd at the hands of a white Minneapolis police officer.
Police and National Guard troops used tear gas and flash-bang explosives to push back a crowd peacefully protesting outside the White House Monday, so that President Trump could pay a quick visit to the historic St. John's Church. His photo-op prompted criticism from religious leaders. Rev. Dr. Nichole R. Phillips, an associate professor at Emory University, joins CBSN to discuss.
Nikole Hannah-Jones of The New York Times Magazine won a Pulitzer Prize for her work as the creator of "The 1619 Project," which explored the legacy of slavery in the United States. She joined CBSN to discuss why that history is critical to understanding the protests that have spread across the country since the death of George Floyd in police custody last week.
According to a new CBS News poll, 57% of Americans think police generally treat whites better than blacks. The poll also suggests that Americans see more division than unity in President Trump's tweets. Anthony Salvanto, CBS News elections and surveys director, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the findings.
Jeff Pegues met a restaurant owner in Minneapolis who saw his life's work destroyed. But his story has taken an unbelievable turn thanks to the kindness of strangers.
Givionne "Gee" Jordan Jr. was heard on video telling officers: "We gotta stop living in fear. I am not your enemy. You are not my enemy."
What began as a movement for the music industry to respond to the death of George Floyd has now sparked a larger call to action.
Houston, George Floyd's hometown, will be marching in his honor Tuesday. Janet Shamlian speaks with Police Chief Art Acevedo.
George Floyd's brother Terrence Floyd was among hundreds who gathered for a vigil Monday near the place in Minneapolis where George was killed during an encounter with police. Terrence spoke to the demonstrators, imploring them and others across the country to stop looting. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Nationwide protests over police brutality have roots in America's history of racism and slavery. New York Times Magazine writer Nikole Hannah-Jones says the history of policing that evolved from slave patrols has led to today's police brutality. Hannah-Jones joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how black Americans are protesting for democracy, not just for themselves, but for all Americans.
Police brutality and the coronavirus pandemic are both disproportionately impacting African Americans. Axios markets editor Dion Rabouin joined CBSN to discuss how both issues are linked to systemic abuse.
Many leaders are calling for an overhaul of the justice system in the wake of George Floyd's death. St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner joins CBSN to discuss the role prosecutors play in keeping the community safe and what needs to change.
Protests against police brutality and racism have escalated nationwide. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest on the unrest and the investigation into George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.