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.

• Jun 11, 2020
• 2:15

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.

• Jun 10, 2020
• 8:50

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.

• Jun 10, 2020
• 2:26

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.

• Jun 10, 2020
• 6:07

Confronting racial injustice in America

"The talk" between black parents and their children is happening across the country as protests continue over racial inequality and police brutality. Mark Strassmann has the story of a father and son who are taking that conversation beyond the walls of their home.

• Jun 10, 2020
• 2:12

Army pressed to rename bases that honor Confederate generals

There's a growing movement to remove the names of Confederate generals from 10 Army bases. David Martin takes a look.

• Jun 10, 2020
• 1:32

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.

• Jun 10, 2020
• 2:50

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.

• Jun 10, 2020
• 2:37

Derek Chauvin and George Floyd had history

Both George Floyd and Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer charged for Floyd's death, worked together at a nightclub and had a history of not getting along, a coworker says. The owner of the nightclub says Chauvin was afraid and intimidated by black people. Jeff Pegues has the details.

• Jun 9, 2020
• 2:36

Worldwide protests held over death of George Floyd

Protests against racism and police brutality are not isolated to the United States. George Floyd's death has struck a chord all around the world. Elizabeth Palmer reports from London. 

• Jun 7, 2020
• 1:57

2nd weekend of protests after George Floyd's death

Monday will mark two weeks since George Floyd died at the hands of the police in Minneapolis. His death sparked a nationwide movement against police brutality and racism. Jamie Yuccas has more from Minneapolis.

• Jun 7, 2020
• 2:39

6/9/20: Red and Blue

Funeral service held in Houston for George Floyd; Rep. John Lewis 'moved' by recent protests

• Jun 9, 2020
• 34:31

6/8/20: Red and Blue

Thousands gather to honor George Floyd; House Dems unveil police reform bill

• Jun 8, 2020
• 28:55

Twin Cities brace for 6th night of protests

Demonstrators who defied the curfew on Saturday night were met with tear gas and rubber bullets. One of those rubber bullets was aimed at a CBS News crew. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports from Minneapolis.

• May 31, 2020
• 3:19

Woman falsely accuses black man in 911 call

A viral video that sparked a national outcry of racism has cost Amy Cooper her job. She called the New York City Police Department and accused an African American man of threatening her in Central Park after he asked her to leash her dog. Mola Lenghi reports.

• May 26, 2020
• 1:58

6/4: Red and Blue

Friends & family honor George Floyd; Trump reelection team to resume campaigning

• Jun 4, 2020
• 27:17

More footage being reviewed in Arbery shooting

Georgia state investigators are reviewing additional footage from the neighborhood where Ahmaud Arbery was shot to death while jogging in February. On Friday, people marked what would have been Arbery's 26th birthday by jogging in white T-shirts. Omar Villafranca reports.

• May 9, 2020
• 1:46

7/31/19: CBSN Evening News

Progressives and moderates face off in Detroit; Family of John Dillinger to exhume his body.

• Jul 31, 2019
• 1:16:26

Alphabet Rockers make music that makes change

The Alphabet Rockers, a multi-racial, multi-generational hip-hop group, is using music to help build a more just world. They sing and rap about diversity, standing up for others and acceptance of transgender youth. Jamie Yuccas reports for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union.

• Dec 2, 2020
• 4:51

John Fogerty tackles racism in a new song

Rock 'n' roll legend John Fogerty has a new gospel-infused protest song, "Weeping In The Promised Land." The former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman takes on police brutality and racial injustice while supporting health care workers on the front lines during the pandemic. Jamie Yuccas reports for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union.

• Jan 21, 2021
• 4:38

Doctor fights racism to achieve Olympic dream

ER doctor Omar Amr recalls battling racism that included physical and mental aggression to achieve his Olympic dream of competing in water polo. He became one of the first African Americans to represent the U.S. when he played in Greece. Dana Jacobson has the story as part of our series A More Perfect Union.

• Jul 15, 2021
• 5:29

Adrienne Warren on becoming Tina Turner

"Tina: The Tina Turner Musical," nominated for 12 Tony Awards, is reopening on Broadway next month – which also marks the return of Tony nominee Adrienne Warren. Correspondent Maurice DuBois talks with Warren about how she recreated the rock legend in her fiery performance. Warren also talks about how time off due to the pandemic reoriented her career, including her work with the Broadway Advocacy Coalition, a group dedicated to fighting systemic racism in the theater industry, which will be awarded a Special Tony Award for its efforts. [Don't miss the 74th Annual Tony Awards ceremony, live on Sunday, September 26 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on Paramount+, followed by the special, "The Tony Awards Present: Broadway's Back!," at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.]

• Sep 26, 2021
• 7:42

Black Americans leave the U.S. to reclaim their "destiny" in Ghana

Sonjiah Davis had a good life in Washington D.C., but she "never felt safe." Like many others, she's discovered that "home is not a place. It's how you feel where you are."

• Sep 21, 2021

Support group confronts white privilege

While this week has led many Americans to consider issues of race with a fresh urgency, one groundbreaking book is addressing the challenge of coming to grips with the reality of racism. "Witnessing Whiteness" has since inspired a workshop aimed at helping thousands of people look deep into themselves as they look to change the world around them and grapple with questions of white privilege and systemic racism. Michelle Miller speaks to group members to hear why they joined and how it's helped.

• Jun 6, 2020
• 4:50

Speech on racial slurs goes viral

Lt. Gen Jay Silveria had some fighting words for thousands of cadets, faculty and senior officers at the Air Force Academy in Colorado this week after someone wrote racial slurs on message boards outside the dorm rooms of five black students. The Air Force Academy posted the remarks to YouTube on Thursday and so far it's been viewed nearly half a million times. Anthony Mason reports.

• Sep 30, 2017
• 1:49

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