More than 2,000 Confederate symbols standing across the U.S., report says
Out of those symbols, 685 are Confederate monuments, the Southern Poverty Law Center said in its report.
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Virginia school district restores names of Confederate generals to 2 schools
In a reversal experts believe was the first of its kind, Shenandoah County's school board voted 5-1 to rename Mountain View High School as Stonewall Jackson High School and Honey Run Elementary as Ashby Lee Elementary.
Confederate names restored to 2 Virginia schools
A Virginia school district is now the first in the country to restore school names honoring Confederate leaders after they were removed in the racial reckoning of 2020. While some say the change honors their heritage, others say it reopens wounds of racial hate. Nikole Killion reports.
Biden speaks at Mother Emanuel AME church
President Biden gave a campaign speech Monday at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, where nine people were killed in a shooting in 2015. Partway through his remarks, pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted Mr. Biden, calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. They were escorted out. Democratic political strategist Antjuan Seawright joins CBS News to discuss.
Confederate monument can be removed, judge rules
A ruling from a federal judge on Tuesday cleared the way for a Confederate monument at Arlington National Cemetery to be removed. The statue is one of nearly 500 Confederate symbols that have been either removed, renamed or relocated since 2015. Nicole Sganga has more.
Virginia Army base renamed in honor of Native American war hero
The Army base officially changed its name from "Fort Pickett" to "Fort Barfoot" on Friday in honor of Col. Van Barfoot, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient.
Richmond takes down its last Confederate monument
Richmond, Virginia, has removed its last remaining public Confederate monument – the statue of Confederate General A.P. Hill.
Confronting the racism behind Capitol attack
2020 was marked by months of Black Lives Matter protests demanding a racial reckoning in the U.S. As 2021 began, the attack on the Capitol reminded the country how much work needs to be done to be free of white supremacy. CBS New contributor and the director of Boston University Center for Antiracist Research Ibram X. Kendi joined CBSN to explain the symbols of racism displayed at the Capitol and how the Biden administration can move forward.
Descendant of Robert E. Lee: "He was a traitor"
When violent rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, many could be seen carrying the Confederate flag. Reverend Robert W. Lee IV, the great-great-great-nephew of Confederate general Robert E. Lee, joins CBSN to discuss the flag's legacy, and condemned those who carried it during the deadly Capitol assault.
Former CIA leader on failed police response
The assault on the U.S. Capitol has sparked major security concerns about the police response and domestic terrorism. CBS News senior security contributor and former acting director of the CIA Michael Morell says, "There is no doubt in my mind that if those were Black Lives Matter protesters yesterday breaking into the Capitol building there would be dozens and dozens of people dead today." He joins CBSN to discuss.
Mississippi votes in favor of adopting new flag
Mississippi was the last state whose flag contained the confederate battle cross until a House Bill was adopted removing it.
The antidemocratic reality of the Confederacy
The House is preparing to vote on removing Confederate statues from Capitol buildings, as the country grapples with monuments in local public spaces. Columbia University history professor Stephanie McCurry joined CBSN to discuss how the history of the Confederacy was rewritten over the years to obscure its oppressive and antidemocratic reality.
New Pentagon policy effectively bans Confederate symbols
Trump has insisted that the Confederate flag should be protected under "freedom of speech."
NASCAR allows fans in, draws biggest sports crowd since shutdowns
It's estimated that at least 20,000 fans attended NASCAR'S All-Star race at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. They needed masks to get in but were allowed to take them off once inside.
Trump defends coronavirus response
In an exclusive interview with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, President Trump insisted his response to the coronavirus pandemic is working, and he says he wants schools to reopen as scheduled. CBS News' Skyler Henry joined CBSN from the White House with more on that plus the president's visit to Georgia.
Trump says Confederate flag is "freedom of speech" issue
In an interview with CBS News' Catherine Herridge, President Trump said he considers flying the Confederate flag a "freedom of speech" issue. Watch more of the interview with the president on the "CBS Evening News" at 6:30 p.m. ET, and on "CBS This Morning" from 7-9 a.m. ET.
Bubba Wallace on Colin Kaepernick's protest
NASCAR made a significant change in June when it banned the Confederate flag from flying at the sport's events, two days after driver Bubba Wallace called for its removal. The 26-year-old is NASCAR's only full time Black driver at the top level, and has begun using his platform to call for justice. Michelle Miller spoke with him about his newfound role as an athlete and activist.
Mississippi governor signs state flag bill
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves on Tuesday signed a bill that will remove the state flag that featured the Confederate battle emblem. A new design will be chosen later. The bill's passage comes after weeks of renewed backlash toward the flag, which many have decried as a symbol of racism and white supremacy.
Supreme Court rules on abortion case
On Monday the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law that would have effectively shuttered most abortion clinics within the state. Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the court's four liberal justices in the 5-4 decision. Meanwhile in Mississippi, lawmakers voted on Sunday to change the state's flag, which features a Confederate emblem. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN with the details.
Mississippi could remove Confederate battle emblem from flag
Governor Tate Reeves said Saturday that he would sign a bill to change the flag if the Legislature passes one.
Bubba Wallace "being tested every day" amid NASCAR controversies
The 26-year-old driver has embraced an international role in NASCAR's attempt to push past its rocky racial history.
Walmart rids Mississippi stores of state flag with Confederate emblem
With Magnolia State under pressure to redo its flag, retailing giant says it'll no longer display the banner in outlets.
NCAA bans championships in states where Confederate flag is "prominent"
The NCAA pointed the ruling at Mississippi in their statement on the matter, saying, "Mississippi is the only state currently affected by the Association's policy."
SEC to Mississippi: Change the flag, or risk losing host rights for championship events
The statement comes amid widespread criticism over the flag, which features the confederate battle emblem.
Charleston church shooting, 5 years later
Five years ago today, nine black parishioners were killed by a white supremacist gunman during a Bible study class at the Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, South Carolina. The tragedy put a spotlight on issues including racism, the Confederate flag and gun control, which still echo today. CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright shares his personal story about the church and race relations.
California couple at center of surrogacy scandal arrested
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