Teacher suspended after calling George Floyd a "criminal" in class
"He got arrested and he got killed because he wouldn't comply and the bottom line is we make him a f-----g hero," the teacher said in a recording, referring to Floyd.
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Biden: "I don't think America is racist"
President Joe Biden responded Friday to comments made by Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina during the Republican rebuttal to Mr. Biden's speech to Congress Wednesday. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with more.
Pence speaks in South Carolina
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday spoke in South Carolina, his first public remarks since leaving office. Speaking as President Biden marks his first 100 days in office, Pence slammed Mr. Biden's policies. Watch part of his remarks.
Asian American parents and the racism talk
As the U.S. Senate works on legislation to counter the recent spike in hate incidents against Asian Americans, Elaine Quijano speaks to Asian American parents about the racism conversations they're having with their own young children. Two parents talk to their kids about the bullying, racism and violence that they may encounter.
Racism, sexualization of Asian American women
Sung Yeon Choimorrow, executive director of the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the history of hyper-sexualizing Asian American women and how that is a form of racism. The discussion follows a series of shootings at spas near Atlanta, where a suspected gunman killed eight people, six of whom were Asian American women, in a shooting spree he told authorities wasn't racially motivated, but fueled by a sex addiction.
Olivia Munn speaks out on anti-Asian racism
Actress Olivia Munn joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the rise of hate crimes against Asian Americans, her response to the Atlanta spa shootings and how representation matters in Hollywood.
Actress Deborah Ayorinde on new series "Them"
Actress Deborah Ayorinde stars in the first season of the upcoming Amazon Original series "Them." Ayorinde joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why this role is so fulfilling and why the horror genre is a fitting way to portray the impacts of racism.
Racism's health effects on Black Americans
Bill Whitaker reports on how discrimination has resulted in Black Americans being prone to more serious diseases. See the report, Sunday on 60 Mintues.
Data shows rising suicide rates among Black people
The deaths of George Floyd and other Black people at the hands of police have caused stress, anxiety and fear — especially among people of color. Recent data reveals suicide rates have been on the rise over the past year. Dr. Michael A. Lindsey, executive director of the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York University, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Race, politics, and Jackson's crumbling water infrastructure
In Jackson, Mississippi, residents found themselves without water for weeks this past winter. Wesley Lowery reports for 60 Minutes+, now streaming only on Paramount+, on why water issues have become the norm in the city.
Charles M. Blow on Derek Chauvin trial: "This time … history would not be repeated"
The New York Times columnist compares the 1955 acquittal of Whites accused of lynching Black teenager Emmett Till, with the conviction of a former Minneapolis policeman for murdering George Floyd.
French President Macron discusses racism on both sides of the Atlantic
"We have to rebuild the unity of our societies," he said. "This is a huge challenge, but this is one of the critical challenge of our generation."
Chauvin verdict brings relief
After a weeks-long trial including dozens of witness interviews and harrowing video evidence, Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts for killing George Floyd. The former Minneapolis cop could face decades in prison. WCCO reporter Christiane Cordero joined CBSN from Minneapolis to talk about the reaction from the community, and what comes next.
Analyzing Derek Chauvin's conviction
Former police Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on Tuesday for murdering George Floyd. But the verdict did little more than save George Floyd's family from suffering more injustice, says Harvard law professor Alan Jenkins. "The absence of injustice is not the same as justice," Jenkins tells CBSN's Elaine Quijano.
Suicide attempts among black teens increase at alarming rates
Deaths by suicide have increased among young people in recent years, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control. But a different study published this week in the journal Pediatrics shows suicide attempts are specifically increasing among black teens, despite decreasing among all other racial groups. Lead researcher of the study Michael A. Lindsey, PhD, joined CBSN to discuss his findings.
Colorado judge resigns after using N-word
After using the N-word in front of a Black coworker, the coworker said it felt "like a stab through my heart each time," but didn't say so because she feared retaliation.
Why the CDC declared racism a public health threat
Bill Whitaker reports on how discrimination has resulted in Black Americans being prone to more serious diseases. See the report, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Fans rally to defend BTS after racist jokes made on show
"Racism is not comedy," began trending in English and Spanish and the TV show soon put out a statement.
Black women 3 times as likely to die from COVID-19 as White men
New medical findings challenge conventional wisdom that biological differences between the sexes drive death rates.
NFL player Carlton Davis apologizes after tweeting anti-Asian slur
Davis said he was unaware that it had a "darker, negative connotation."
Mormon church leaders call out racism and say abortion is evil
"Let us share our deep feelings about the sanctity of life with those who make decisions in society," church leader Neil Andersen said.
Valencia walks off field after alleged racist abuse from opponent
The team eventually returned to play after being threatened with sanctions.
Should only a Black woman translate Amanda Gorman's poem on race?
Some European publishers have changed their picks to translate the Black American's landmark work on race in the U.S., opting for more "suitable" choices.
Could Harry and Meghan's interview pull apart the U.K. Commonwealth?
Queen Elizabeth is the official Head of State for many majority-Black and Brown countries. After Harry and Meghan's allegations of racism, can that last?
2 brutal anti-Asian attacks in NYC as bystanders do nothing
In both cases, bystanders did nothing to intervene.
Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows.
Hurricane Isaias becomes Category 3 storm as it threatens northern Gulf Coast
Trump announces Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
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