Jail barred officers of color from guarding Derek Chauvin

Eight Ramsey County corrections officers have filed discrimination charges with the state's Department of Human Rights.

• Jun 21, 2020

Corrections officers barred from guarding Derek Chauvin

Attorney Bonnie Smith said in a press conference Sunday that eight corrections officers were prevented from guarding or even interacting with Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death. The jail said corrections staff immediately expressed concerns and the decision was reversed within 45 minutes. CBSN Minnesota has the details.

• Jun 21, 2020
• 08:57

Black police officers' struggle with identity

As protests against police brutality and racism continue, black police officers are often caught between the crossfires of their racial identity and profession. Jamie Yuccas reports.

• Jun 13, 2020
• 02:17

Mural honoring Floyd reminds viewers to vote

A University of Southern California art lecturer, graphic designer and mural artist is behind the "RESIST HATE!" posters at Black Lives Matter protests. Now, he's teamed up with a young aspiring artist to create a mural that honors George Floyd and others killed by police, with the message to vote in November. Jamie Yuccas reports.

• Jun 18, 2020
• 05:08

People march to celebrate Juneteenth

People marched to celebrate Juneteenth in cities across the country on Friday. But this year's observance has taken on a heightened urgency, as more Americans demand racial justice in the wake of George Floyd's death. Adriana Diaz reports.

• Jun 20, 2020
• 01:58

Another ex-officer charged in George Floyd death released from jail

Two of the four ex-officers have now posted bail.

• Jun 20, 2020

Trump talks race relations and policing in Dallas

President Trump traveled to Dallas on Thursday to meet with faith leaders, law enforcement officials and small business owners. Washington Post political reporter Eugene Scott joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the president's trip.

• Jun 11, 2020
• 07:26

Trump backs police, defends "looting" tweet

President Trump backed police and defended a controversial earlier tweet about looting in his first interview since George Floyd's death. The comments came the same day the president said he's finalizing an executive order on police reform. Nikole Killion reports.

• Jun 12, 2020
• 03:20

Steve Ballmer on white CEOs stepping up

Los Angeles Clippers Chairman Steve Ballmer joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why he believes white CEOs and business leaders should take action against racism and injustice. He also talks about athletes and activism in the wake of George Floyd's death and the restart of the NBA season.

• Jun 12, 2020
• 10:42

Cuomo signs New York police reform law

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed police reform legislation into law on Friday, more than two weeks after George Floyd's death in Minneapolis sparked a nationwide movement. Rev. Al Sharpton also spoke Friday before Cuomo signed the legislation.

• Jun 12, 2020
• 10:33

Cop involved in Breonna Taylor shooting to be fired

Louisville, Kentucky, has begun the process of terminating one of the three officers involved in the deadly shooting of Breonna Taylor. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Jun 19, 2020
• 02:13

Kentucky's Senate race heats up

Several Democratic candidates will face off in Tuesday's primary in Kentucky for the chance to challenge Republican incumbent and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in the fall. Political reporter Daniel Desrochers from the Lexington Herald-Leader joins CBSN to discuss the political climate and how the Black Lives Matter movement is impacting the race.

• Jun 19, 2020
• 06:57

12-year-old "I Just Wanna Live" singer signs record deal with Warner

Keedron Bryant's song about the heartbreaking realities of being a young Black man went viral in the wake of George Floyd's death.

• Jun 19, 2020

The woman leading the push to revive black-owned businesses in Minneapolis

Nancy Korsah started a Facebook group to organize the black business community in the Twin Cities — now she's leading the rebuild.

• Jun 19, 2020

Rebuilding black businesses in Minnesota

Nancy Korsah has been instrumental in helping black small business owners in Minneapolis and St. Paul get back on their feet after the civil unrest that followed George Floyd's death at the hands of police.

• Jun 19, 2020
• 03:39

Biden said he does not support defunding police

Former Vice President Joe Biden said he does not support defunding the police, despite calls to defund law enforcement in the wake of George Floyd's murder. CBS News campaign reporter Bo Erickson joined CBSN to discuss why Biden is instead focused on police reform.

• Jun 10, 2020
• 06:42

Capitol Hill holds hearing on police brutality and racism

Lawmakers tackled the issues of police brutality and racism during a hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. They heard from George Floyd's brother, civil rights leaders and law enforcement officials. Skyler Henry and Washington Post reporter Jacqueline Alemany joined CBSN to break down the top politics news of the day. 

• Jun 10, 2020
• 12:28

Minneapolis police chief calls for reform

Minneapolis police chief Medaria Arradondo is speaking candidly for the first time since George Floyd's death, and is vowing transformational change within his department. Arradondo announced Wednesday the department is withdrawing from its contract negotiations with the police union. Jeff Pegues reports.

• Jun 11, 2020
• 04:05

How 3 crises are challenging U.S. today

Americans are currently facing the convergence of a pandemic, economic crisis, and impassioned conversation about race. Elaine Quijano discusses this with CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion; CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns; CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne; and Republican strategist Joseph Pinion, for a special edition of "Red and Blue."

• Jun 10, 2020
• 14:23

Smithsonian collects George Floyd posters

Protest signs from the ongoing demonstrations over George Floyd's death will make their way into the Smithsonian. Curators are collecting posters and memorials from a fence put up last week to block demonstrators from the area outside the White House. Officials say they recognize the historical significance of the moment and are working to capture it from a variety of perspectives.

• Jun 11, 2020
• 01:07

Police unions fight reform efforts

As lawmakers and activists call for reforms to policing, police unions are standing in the way of many changes. New York Times reporter Noam Scheiber has covered the issue and joined CBSN to discuss how police unions have become such powerful opponents.

• Jun 11, 2020
• 07:49

Impact of Freddie Gray case, 5 years later

As protests over the death of George Floyd continue nationwide, author Wes Moore joins CBSN to discuss the parallels between this case and the death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore five years ago. Moore is the author of the new book, "Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of an American City," and CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation.

• Jun 11, 2020
• 06:11

Young activists fuel NYC's protests

New York City has seen some of the largest protests around the country following the killing of George Floyd. Jamel Mims, one of the activists behind the protests and an organizer with Refuse Fascism, joined CBSN to talk about the the turnout and goals of the movement.

• Jun 18, 2020
• 07:27

Trump on George Floyd video: "It doesn't get any worse than that"

The president expressed a different view on the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta.

• Jun 18, 2020

Criminal law expert calls for "dismantling" of policing in America

"The entire police function in this country has been built on this model of using force unnecessarily," Professor Angela Davis told "Face the Nation"s Margaret Brennan in an interview

• Jun 18, 2020

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