Kentucky student withdrawing from university after racial slur, alleged assault
Sophia Rosing, who is White, is seen apparently trying to hit one of the Black students, who holds her back and remains calm. "Can you please stop?" the student asks.
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Crimes against Asian Americans surge
Nearly 4,000 crimes against Asian Americans have been reported since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, an increase of about 150% in major U.S. cities. Weijia Jiang reports for "Asian Americans Battling Bias: Continuing Crisis."
Birdwatcher on being racially targeted
Christian Cooper was birdwatching in New York's Central Park when he encountered a woman whose dog was loose. He says he politely asked her to leash the animal, but she became agitated. As he filmed her reaction, the woman called police and told them: "There is an African American man. I am in Central Park. He is recording me and threatening me and my dog." Cooper and his sister believe the woman was using Christian's race to get the police to respond.
Preview: "Justice for All," a CBS News special
CBS News digs deep into our history to shine a light on what's happening today and what we can all do to build from this moment. Watch "Justice for All" on Tuesday, June 9 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS and CBSN.
Mom of DJ Henry: "Nothing has changed"
Dan and Angella Henry describe how George Floyd's tragic death on the street in handcuffs brings back the horrible memory of how their son DJ died 10 years ago. The Henrys share that even though it seems that nothing has changed, the Floyd killing may be a different moment and inflection point in American race relations.
Profile of a protester: Genesis Hart
Genesis Hart has been marching through the streets of New York City nearly every day since George Floyd’s death. The 24-year-old has suffered a minor head injury and also risked arrest to protest police brutality, and keep the movement alive.
Can you train bias out of police departments?
Can you train bias out of our police departments? Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Terence Monahan, Chief of Department of the NYPD, discuss how to stop police brutality against black people. Social Psychologist Phillip Atiba Goff, who conducted anti-bias training programs for the Minneapolis Police Department, talks about the need to eradicate the culture of violence that he says is poisoning the nation’s police departments.
Best-selling scholars on race in America
The events in Minneapolis and the protests that followed have sparked some very difficult conversations about race. We turned to two leading scholars and best-selling authors who have written extensively about race in America: Ibram X. Kendi, of Boston University, and Robin DiAngelo, from the University of Washington in Seattle.
Joe Biden on policing in America
Former Vice President Joe Biden says there is "absolutely" systemic racism in law enforcement, but noted the problem is much broader than just law enforcement. Biden made the comments in an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell in CBS News' primetime special "Justice for All."
Amadou Diallo's mom reflects on his legacy
Twenty-one years ago, Kadiatou Diallo's son, Amadou Diallo, was killed by New York City police officers. Thinking he was reaching for a gun, they fired 41 shots at Amadou. Now, Kadiatou reflects on who her son was, his dreams of America, and what progress can be made in how police see black men after George Floyd's death.
Over 140 years after 7 Black men were lynched, Indiana teen rectifies the injustice
It was the largest lynching in state history. Yet the whole incident had been largely forgotten.
Gap yanks remaining Yeezy products and shutters website
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, ended his shoe and clothing deal with the retailer in September.
L.A. City Council faces protests amid racism scandal
Protesters are continuing to call for the resignations of Los Angeles City councilmembers Gil Cedillo and Kevin de León after an audio leak caught them engaging in racist dialogue with former council President Nury Martinez. Mark Strassmann reports.
Los Angeles City councilmember refuses to resign after racist remarks
"I accept my responsibility for a lot of that pain that exists today," Kevin de León told CBS Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Norman Lear on laughing at what ails America
TV legend Norman Lear, whose credits include such hit series as "All in the Family" and "Maude," always managed to make audiences laugh about dangerous topics: Racism, sexism, bigotry, homophobia. And today, at age 100, he's determined to find out if we'll still laugh together. He sits down with "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel to discuss his upcoming projects, including a possible remake of one of the most controversial sitcom episodes of all time.
LeBron James' "The Shop" will not air Kanye West episode
West "used 'The Shop' to reiterate more hate speech and extremely dangerous stereotypes," said Maverick Carter.
Former L.A. City Council President Nury Martinez resigns over racist remarks
Martinez had resigned as president of the council on Monday.
L.A. City Council member resigns over racist remarks
Los Angeles City Council member Nury Martinez has resigned from her seat, days after a recording surfaced of her making racist and offensive comments. There are growing calls for two other councilmembers on that recording to also step down.
Leaked racist remarks ignite outrage in L.A.
Members of the Los Angeles City Council are facing growing calls to resign following leaked audio of racist comments. Mark Strassmann reports.
LA city leader's racist remarks leaked
Outraged constituents are calling for several Los Angeles city leaders to resign after an audio recording of a racist conversation was leaked. Mark Strassmann reports.
Biden wants resignation of L.A. officials over racist discussion
"He believes that they all should resign," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
Leaked racist remarks from former L.A. City Council president ignite outrage
Residents attended Tuesday's meeting to express their outrage and demand resignations.
L.A. City Council racist remarks fallout
The Los Angeles City Council is meeting today following the leak of a recording of racist comments made by council president Nury Martinez. The meeting follows protests demanding the resignation of those involved. Gustavo Arellano, a Los Angeles Times columnist reporting on the scandal, joins CBS News to discuss the latest.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Dylann Roof
Roof was convicted in 2016 of killing nine in a racist attack on a South Carolina church's Black congregation.
City council president resigns over racist remarks
Los Angeles City Council president Nury Martinez announced her resignation as president Monday after she was heard making racist comments about a councilmember's Black son in a leaked audio recording of a conversation with other leaders. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
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