Renowned Harvard professor breaks down significance of Juneteenth
Henry Louis Gates Jr. told CBS News that marking Juneteenth as a federal holiday was a long time coming.
Henry Louis Gates Jr. told CBS News that marking Juneteenth as a federal holiday was a long time coming.
Ibram X. Kendi, a professor, author and CBS News' racial justice contributor discusses how to talk to children about Juneteenth, racism and white supremacist ideology.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on congress to pass legislation to lower costs for prescription drugs, the risk of a recession as inflation climbs and how to talk to children about Juneteenth, racism and white supremacist ideology.
Author and journalist Mark Whitaker visits Texas, where his great-grandfather became a free man in 1865, and meets with relatives for whom Juneteenth – America's second Independence Day – has taken on a special meaning.
On June 19, 1865, more than two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, Union Gen. Gordon Granger announced in Galveston that all enslaved people in Texas were now free. The day would become commemorated as Juneteenth, but for the now-free African Americans, the future was uncertain. CBS News' Mark Whitaker takes a personal journey to Jewett, Texas, where his great-grandfather became a free man, and meets with relatives for whom Juneteenth has taken on a special meaning.
Henry Louis Gates Jr. told CBS News that marking Juneteenth as a federal holiday was a long time coming.
White House Director of the National Economic Council Brian Deese, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Rep. Zoe Lofgren and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
For the past two decades, the museum has told the story of slavery and emancipation, and celebrated the accomplishments of African Americans throughout Texas — but now, it's about to make room for a bigger project.
For the past two decades, the museum has told the story of slavery and emancipation, and celebrated the accomplishments of African Americans throughout Texas — but now, it's about to make room for a bigger project.
The "Grandmother of Juneteenth" spent years walking from Texas to Washington, D.C. to call for Juneteenth's holiday status.
The "Grandmother of Juneteenth" spent years walking from Texas to Washington, D.C., to call for Juneteenth's holiday status.
Juneteenth officially becomes a federal holiday; family cherishes Father's Day after almost losing Dad
Biden returns home from G7 summit; Biden makes Juneteenth a federal holiday
President Biden signed a law recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday on Thursday. It comes as more than a dozen states introduce laws seeking to limit discussions about racism in the classroom. Congressional correspondent for The Washington Post Jacqueline Alemany and congressional reporter for Axios Alayna Treene join "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
President Biden signed into law a bill creating a new federal holiday to honor Juneteenth, which celebrates the day enslaved Blacks in Texas learned they were free, June 19, 1865. That was more than two months after the Civil War ended and two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Chip Reid anchors a CBS News Special Report from Washington with a report from Nikole Killion at the White House.
Former President Donald Trump has been convicted in his "hush money" trial in New York, with a jury returning a guilty verdict on all 34 counts.
The Constitution says nothing about criminal history in its very few qualifications for being president.
For the first time, a judge will consider whether a former president should be put behind bars for a felony conviction.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in New York.
Chad Daybell was convicted in the deaths of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and two of his second wife Lori Vallow's children, Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan.
President Joe Biden has partially lifted a ban on Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided weapons for strikes inside Russia, officials say.
The initiative would involve Greece and Italy welcoming migrants processed at immigration offices the U.S. set up last year in four Latin American countries.
Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in his Manhattan criminal trial.
Chief Justice John Roberts rejected request from Senate Democrats to meet on Supreme Court ethics issues amid Alito flag flap.
Prominent Republicans derided the verdict in Donald Trump's New York "hush money" criminal trial on Thursday, sticking by their presumptive nominee for president as he was found guilty on all counts.
Former President Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts in New York. Can he still vote in the presidential election?
"There is still only one way to keep Donald Trump out of the Oval Office: at the ballot box," President Biden's campaign said.
Former President Donald Trump has been convicted in his "hush money" trial in New York, with a jury returning a guilty verdict on all 34 counts.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in the "hush-money" trial in New York.
Here's what to consider if you're graduating from college this year and plan to look for your first job.
Government is suing South Korean auto giant after finding that a child worked an assembly line operating sheet metal machines.
Here's what the company had to say about its portion sizes and portioning instructions to store workers.
Feds say they've shuttered global operation that allowed cybercriminals to engage in large-scale fraud and other crimes.
The adult bed rails pose "a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation," consumer safety agency warns.
Prominent Republicans derided the verdict in Donald Trump's New York "hush money" criminal trial on Thursday, sticking by their presumptive nominee for president as he was found guilty on all counts.
Former President Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts in New York. Can he still vote in the presidential election?
"There is still only one way to keep Donald Trump out of the Oval Office: at the ballot box," President Biden's campaign said.
Former President Donald Trump has been convicted in his "hush money" trial in New York, with a jury returning a guilty verdict on all 34 counts.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in the "hush-money" trial in New York.
A second case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, was detected in another Michigan farmworker, marking the second human case in Michigan, and the third in the country.
The health centers' lifeblood is revenue received from Medicaid, the state-federal subsidized health coverage for people with low incomes or disabilities.
Are you aware of the impact food has on your dental health? Dental experts share some tips on food to be aware of and how to protect your teeth from damage.
The steep loss from the top egg-producing state triggered a disaster proclamation from Iowa's governor.
The spread of an avian flu virus in cattle has again brought public health attention to the potential for a global pandemic. Fighting it would depend, for now, on 1940s technology that makes vaccines from hens' eggs.
President Joe Biden has partially lifted a ban on Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided weapons for strikes inside Russia, officials say.
The U.S.-led Flintlock operation is meant to help African forces combat terrorism - and African leaders resist "instant gratification" from Moscow.
The chairman of South Korea's sprawling SK Group was ordered to pay his wife $1 billion in cash in the country's largest ever divorce settlement.
The initiative would involve Greece and Italy welcoming migrants processed at immigration offices the U.S. set up last year in four Latin American countries.
Palace officials say Princess Kate will sit out the Colonel's Review, but King Charles, still undergoing cancer treatment, will attend a parade later in June.
Palace officials say Princess Kate will sit out the Colonel's Review, but King Charles, still undergoing cancer treatment, will attend a parade later in June.
The Framus Hootenanny 12-string acoustic guitar was used by the Beatles' John Lennon and George Harrison.
"The bride looked gorgeous and Jake is as happy as can be," Jon Bon Jovi said.
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
A venue issued an apology after actor Richard Dreyfuss made allegedly sexist and homophobic comments at a "Jaws" event on Saturday.
Australia is investigating a potential Ticketmaster data breach affecting over half a billion users. Those behind the attack are said to be offering the data for $500,000 on the dark web. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga brings us the latest details.
A notorious cybercriminal group claims to have stolen personal data for 560 million Ticketmaster users. Here's what to know.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The world's first wooden satellite has been built by Japanese researchers who said their tiny cuboid craft is scheduled to be carried into space on a SpaceX rocket in September.
Some school districts are turning to technology like artificial intelligence to help tackle major bus driver shortages. A school district in Colorado shows how their system could become a model nationwide.
Can the climate crisis be won as temperatures soar, oceans rise and air quality deteriorates? Former presidential candidate Tom Steyer thinks it can. The climate investor joins "America Decides" to discuss his new book "Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War."
The spread of an avian flu virus in cattle has again brought public health attention to the potential for a global pandemic. Fighting it would depend, for now, on 1940s technology that makes vaccines from hens' eggs.
Turbulence on flights has been increasing, and climate change could be one of the reasons why. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains how the human-caused phenomenon affects the flight path.
One million species worldwide are threatened with extinction, according to the United Nations. One of the reasons is climate change. As dire as it sounds, there are many communities working to protect the Earth and those threatened species.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
A jury convicted former President Donald Trump on 34 felony counts Thursday in his New York criminal trial. Trump slammed the jury's decision as a "disgrace" and vowed to fight the verdict. Scott MacFarlane, Robert Costa and Cyrus Vance Jr. join with analysis.
Alabama plans to execute death row inmate Jamie Mills by lethal injection on Thursday. He was convicted in 2007 of murdering an elderly couple in 2004.
Chad Daybell, the man accused of murdering his first wife and his current wife's two children, was found guilty Thursday of all charges against him in an Idaho court. Daybell faces the death penalty for the murders. CBS News' Carter Evans and Jessica Levinson report.
Chad Daybell was convicted in the deaths of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and two of his second wife Lori Vallow's children, Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan.
A federal grand jury could soon hear from Sean "Diddy" Combs' accusers, according to reports, after Homeland Security agents searched the rap mogul's Los Angeles and Miami area homes in March. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more.
Scientists used decades-old images to track changes on the planet's surface.
Engineers are confident the leak will not worsen in flight, and even if it does, the Starliner can safely launch June 1.
The orbits of six planets will bring them to the same side of the sun to create a "planetary parade" in early June.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
NASA managers have ordered additional reviews of a small helium leak in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to make sure it can be safely launched as is.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
A New York jury found former President Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his landmark "hush money" trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
A jury on Thursday found former President Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts in his criminal "hush money" trial, a verdict that comes after the former president launched repeated attacks against the credibility of the charges, the judge and the court. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, who's covered Trump since his entry into politics, joined CBS News to discuss the case
After two days of deliberations, the jury in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial on Thursday unanimously found the presumptive Republican presidential nominee guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Errol Barnett have the latest from outside the courthouse.
President Biden's campaign released a statement after former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts in his "hush money" trial. "Donald Trump has always mistakenly believed he would never face consequences for breaking the law for his own personal gain," the statement from campaign spokesperson Michael Tyler read. "...Convicted felon or not, Trump will be the Republican nominee for president." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
The Biden administration is planning to resettle some migrants from four Latin American countries in Italy and Greece, CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has learned. The plan is meant to curtail illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border.