Journalist on protests: "We have been here so many times"

"I feel like Ferguson laid the roots for what we're seeing now," Jimmie Briggs said. "I think the Black Lives Matter movement allowed us to reach this place."

• Jun 12, 2020

Starbucks allowing workers to wear Black Lives Matter attire

In a memo to employees​ Friday, the coffee giant encouraged workers to "wear your BLM pin or t-shirt."

• Jun 12, 2020

Black journalist's message to white friends

Author Jimmie Briggs joined CBSN to discuss his recent piece for Vanity Fair, "'No, I Am Not Okay': A Black Journalist Addresses His White Friends," in which he wrote about the importance of the current protests and what he wishes more white people understood about race in America.

• Jun 12, 2020
• 12:54

French police march to protest reforms aimed at addressing racism

For some officers, the interior minister's banning of chokeholds and move to suspend any officer even accused of racism, was "the last straw."

• Jun 12, 2020

Smithsonian museums are collecting signs from D.C. protests

Three Smithsonian museums are preserving the items so Americans can "understand the role that race has played in our complicated 400-year history."

• Jun 11, 2020

Bubba Wallace praises NASCAR's Confederate flag ban

"Props to NASCAR and everybody involved," Wallace said after the ban. "It creates doors and allows the community to come together as one."

• Jun 11, 2020

Companies touting Black Lives Matter urged to #PullUpOrShutUp

Adidas, Amazon, Microsoft and Nike among the overwhelmingly white companies urged on social media to #PullUpOrShutUp

• Jun 11, 2020

Australian PM wants protesters charged, claims country had no slavery

As leader Scott Morrison says anti-racism protesters show "great disrespect" amid a pandemic, far-right senator says she's "disgusted" by BLM demonstrations.

• Jun 11, 2020

Black Lives Matter protests extend into America's suburbs

The movement has gathered momentum outside of the urban centers and is showing up in towns from Greenwich, Connecticut to Waco, Texas to Wenatchee, Washington.

• Jun 10, 2020

Scientists to go on one-day strike to protest institutional racism

Thousands of researchers have vowed to #shutdownSTEM on Wednesday to prioritize the needs of Black academics and STEM professionals.

• Jun 9, 2020

BabyNames.com features names of black lives lost on homepage

Expectant parents searching for baby names on the website will see a powerful statement on its homepage.

• Jun 9, 2020

How protests change politics

Images of protests throughout the world have flooded social media feeds and news coverage, but there are questions about which tactics are most effective in sparking meaningful change. Omar Wasow, an assistant professor of politics at Princeton University, studies the impact protests have on politics, and he joins CBSN to discuss his research.

• Jun 9, 2020
• 23:13

Rep. Jackson Lee speaks at Floyd's funeral

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas spoke at George Floyd's funeral in Houston, and said, "Around the world... there are people rising up who will never sit down until you get justice." Watch her remarks.

• Jun 9, 2020
• 9:05

Protester stares down angry white man

A brief moment at a Montana Black Lives Matter protest was immortalized in a powerful image. A white man named Jay Snowden aggressively confronted demonstrators, and he was met with the unwavering gaze of Samantha Francine, a young woman, as he appeared to yell inches from her face. Francine told Vladimir Duthiers that the image made her recall the civil rights movement. The viral video of the confrontation was captured by Charles Ross.

• Jun 9, 2020
• 1:37

KKK leader charged with driving into protest

A man was arrested Sunday and is facing charges for driving his truck into protesters in Virginia. He has been identified as Harry Rogers, a self-proclaimed KKK leader, prosecutors say.

• Jun 9, 2020
• 1:27

Rev. Al Sharpton's eulogy for George Floyd

Reverend Al Sharpton delivered a powerful eulogy for George Floyd at his funeral service in Houston. "God took an ordinary brother from the Third Ward, from the housing projects... and made him the cornerstone of a movement that's going to change the whole wide world," Sharpton said. Watch his full remarks.

• Jun 9, 2020
• 42:09

Minnesota state troopers admit deflating tires during protests

Social media videos emerged that appear to show law enforcement officers slashing tires as protesters gathered in Minneapolis.

• Jun 9, 2020

Family speaks at George Floyd's funeral

George Floyd's brothers and other loved ones paid tribute to him in emotional remarks at his funeral service in Houston. Watch this portion of the service.

• Jun 9, 2020
• 22:52

Background checks show surge in gun sales

The FBI completed 1.6 million gun background checks last month -- a 75% jump from the year prior, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation. USA Today consumer tech and money reporter Dalvin Brown wrote about surge nationwide and joins CBSN to explain the trend.

• Jun 9, 2020
• 4:29

Black police officers face unique challenges

Following the police killing of George Floyd, three black police officers speak with Errol Barnett about the conflicting feelings that come with balancing their duty to serve and identifying as black Americans.

• Jun 9, 2020
• 4:56

What it's like being a black officer amid police brutality protests

A black NYPD lieutenant said she was called "anti-cop" by a white colleague in a conversation about George Floyd's death.

• Jun 9, 2020

Japanese network apologizes for "offensive" video about race in U.S.

Public broadcaster NHK admits a "lack of consideration" went into producing its video explaining the ongoing protests in America.

• Jun 9, 2020

British tea firms drawn into online battle over Black Lives Matter

On the U.K. streets, there's been scant opposition to massive demos sparked by George Floyd's killing, but the internet is a very different battleground.

• Jun 9, 2020

NFL star Malcolm Jenkins on racism

New Orleans Saints safety and former Philadelphia Eagles star Malcolm Jenkins joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the death of George Floyd, police reform, the NFL and teammate Drew Brees.

• Jun 9, 2020
• 5:53

Global demonstrations for Black Lives Matter

There was a weekend of protest internationally in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and honoring George Floyd. Tens of thousands marched, despite coronavirus concerns about mass gatherings. The demonstrations were largely peaceful, but in London there were some violent clashes with police and damage to property. Elizabeth Palmer joined the protesters Sunday marching to make their voices heard around the world.

• Jun 8, 2020
• 2:57

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