Ifill: Society creates racial narratives
The NAACP Legal Defense Fund president tells 60 Minutes: "Not even when we're dying will they believe us."
Death of George Floyd
Sherrilyn Ifill: The 60 Minutes Interview
George Floyd's killing sparked two weeks of protests that were answered with a military response from the Trump administration. The president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Sherrilyn Ifill, speaks with Bill Whitaker about where the U.S. goes from here.
Voters to decide future of Minneapolis police
More than a dozen people are vying to become Minneapolis mayor. With crime on the rise in the city, police reform has taken center stage in the election -- and voters will decide if the police force should be replaced with a public safety agency. CBSN Minnesota political reporter Caroline Cummings joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Greene to discuss the candidates and the questions on the ballot.
Minneapolis cop charged in car crash that killed Leneal Frazier
The officer involved in a fatal car crash has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide.
Data shows troubling racial gap in policing
Body camera footage from two of George Floyd's arresting officers shows him sobbing and pleading. This comes more than 11 weeks after Floyd's death, when protests over racial inequality in policing have not disappeared. On average, Black men and women are five times more likely to be apprehended by the police, compared to White people. Too often, those encounters prove to be violent. Michelle Miller reports.
New bodycam videos released in George Floyd's death
In Minneapolis, a judge released the full bodycam videos from two former officers charged in the death of George Floyd. The footage raises new and troubling questions about how he was treated in custody. Mola Lenghi reports. (Warning: The video is graphic and disturbing.)
New bodycam footage reveals George Floyd's last words
Lawyers for two fired Minneapolis police officers are hoping bodycam video can help fill in some of the details surrounding the death of George Floyd. Jeff Pegues reports.
Activists stress anti-racism among White people
The activist group Showing up for Racial Justice focuses on “calling in” White people to support racial justice and work with Black Lives Matter and other movements. SURJ, a multi-racial group, has 125 chapters, and stresses White people practice anti-racism. Danya Bacchus reports.
Transcripts of police bodycam video released in George Floyd's arrest
George Floyd told officers more than 20 times that he couldn't breathe the night he died, according to transcripts of police bodycam video worn by former Officer Thomas Lane, as he held Floyd's legs while fellow Officer Derek Chauvin held a knee to Floyd's neck.
Seattle police clear occupied protest area
Following a shooting, the mayor of Seattle ordered police to clear a section of town occupied by groups protesting police brutality. More than 30 people were arrested. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Ex-officers charged in Floyd death appear in court
The four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd appeared in court Monday. A trial date has been set for March 2021. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Trump under fire for sharing racist video
President Trump faces scrutiny over a tweet that appears to promote white supremacy. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Mourners pay respect to Rayshard Brooks
The public viewing for Rayshard Brooks took place in Atlanta as mourners lined up to pay their respects. As calls for police reform mount after the killing of Brooks and George Floyd, the apparent use of a chokehold by police in New York has led to another suspension. Jeff Pegues reports.
Jay Pharoah on being stopped by police
On CBS This Morning, comedian Jay Pharoah opens up to Gayle King about being stopped by police and the moment an officer kneeled on his neck.
Black flight attendant and white CEO share meaningful conversation
George Floyd's death and the protests that followed have forced Americans to confront some uncomfortable truths. Kris Van Cleave reports on a chance encounter between strangers that might give us a clue on how to turn conversation into action.
Minnesota's sweeping police reform plan
Minnesota's governor unveiled a package of police reforms Thursday, including limits to the use of force as well as changes to the way police are trained and prosecuted. Jeff Pegues has the details.
6/16/20: Red and Blue
Senate holds hearing on police reforms; Virginia Rep. Riggleman loses Republican primary.
Ex-Bernie Sanders press secretary on police reform
George Floyd's brother, Philonise Floyd, went before a congressional committee on police brutality and delivered an emotional opening statement advocating for reform. Former Bernie Sanders National Press Secretary Briahna Joy Gray joins the CBSN special, "Red & Blue: State of Our Union," to discuss police reform and what next steps look like to enact such changes.
Chicago mayor on police reform
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the former head of the Chicago Police Board, is spearheading an initiative among mayors to devise a set of guidelines to address police violence and patterns of racial discrimination. In an interview with Elaine Quijano for the CBSN special, "Red & Blue: State of Our Union," Lightfoot said "we've got to be bold" when it comes to police reform.
Polling the big questions of the 2020 race
The handling of the coronavirus pandemic, the resulting economic downturn and questions of police reform will undoubtedly play a role in the upcoming presidential election. CBS News Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto joins the CBSN special, "Red & Blue: State of Our Union," to break down some of the polling around these issues.
State of the union as Americans face crisis
The White House is currently weighing police reform legislation. Meanwhile, Joe Biden is resisting calls from protesters to defund the police, but is proposing reforms. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News political contributor Joel Payne and Republican strategist Joseph Pinion join the CBSN special, "Red & Blue: State of Our Union," to discuss the latest news.
Activist draws thousands to Boston protest
People have protested across the country following the death of George Floyd — and in Boston, one demonstration drew thousands. Monica Cannon-Grant, founder and CEO of Violence in Boston, organized that protest and joined CBSN's “Red & Blue” with more.
Black flight attendant and white CEO share meaningful conversation
George Floyd's death and the protests that followed have forced Americans to confront some uncomfortable truths. Kris Van Cleave reports on a chance encounter between strangers that might give us a clue on how to turn conversation into action.
Minneapolis police chief takes on union
Under pressure by protesters demanding radical reform, the Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo vowed change is coming. He said the department would withdraw from contract negotiations with the police union to reform the use of force and disciplinary procedures on police officers. Jeff Pegues reports.
George Floyd's brother testifies on Capitol Hill
Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, pleaded with Congress on Wednesday, to act and deliver justice for victims of police brutality. His testimony came as part of the Justice in Policing Act that House Democrats hope to pass in the next two weeks. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
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