Harry: Archie's skin color not discussed by queen or Prince Philip
Meghan told Oprah that there were "concerns and conversations about how dark his skin might be when he's born."
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Latina councilmember's accent mocked during virtual racism chat
While discussing racial disparities in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Montgomery County, Maryland, councilmember Nancy Navarro was interrupted by two people who thought they were muted.
Activist Amanda Nguyen on recent spike in anti-Asian hate crimes
Police departments in major cities reported a nearly 150% increase in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in 2020 compared to the year before, according to an analysis by California State University's Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism. Amanda Nguyen, CEO and founder of the civil rights nonprofit Rise, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss a viral video that she posted to raise awareness about anti-Asian racism during the pandemic. She also calls on the Biden administration to address inadequacies in the teaching of AAPI history in U.S. schools.
Restaurants struggle with race-related attacks
Restaurants around the country are still struggling a year into the coronavirus pandemic. The National Restaurant Association estimates that as of last month over 110,000 businesses have temporarily or permanently closed because of COVID-19. But Chinese restaurants are being hit especially hard as race-related attacks on Asian Americans further complicate the issue. Xi'an Famous Foods CEO Jason Wang spoke with CBSN AM about his restaurants and how his employees are feeling after two of them were attacked.
Oregon moves to ban display of nooses, a racist symbol
The Oregon bill would make intimidation by display of a noose a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in prison and $6,250 fine.
How Black Americans viewed the Capitol riot
Following the attack on the Capitol in January, many U.S. leaders said the images and sentiments represented there were shocking and un-American. But some Black Americans view it as a reflection of the nation's troubled reality. Crooked Media political director Shaniqua McClendon joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss her perspective on the incident and why White people fail to understand how it connects to the Black experience.
Racists Anonymous group confronts racial bias
A California pastor, inspired by the teachings of Alcoholics Anonymous, is now using the same tools to address what he sees as another widespread addiction – racism. Carter Evans has the story.
Jeremy Lin says he was called "coronavirus" during game
"We are tired of being told that we don't experience racism," the former New York Knicks star said.
Bachelor finalist urges people to stop defending her racist photos
"Please stop. That's not our place to tell people what they can and can't be offended about," she told her followers who have defended her past racist behavior.
Attacks on Asian Americans spike across U.S.
Hate crimes against Asian Americans have surged since the start of the pandemic. Some blame former President Trump's rhetoric for the increase. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Assaults on Asian Americans spike amid coronavirus pandemic
Some blame the rise of anti-Asian discrimination on the former president's rhetoric in his description of the coronavirus pandemic.
Military needs "honest reckoning" over racism in its ranks
"Without Black veterans being front and center in the conversation about their service, their experiences, that history will be lost," says co-founder of Black veterans group.
UN chief says "feeding frenzy of hate" fueling global white supremacy
"The danger of these hate-driven movements is growing by the day," said Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, adding that the hate was being "cheered on" by people in power.
BET premieres "Disrupt and Dismantle"
BET is showcasing a groundbreaking new series for Black History Month focusing on the deep-seeded inequities of Black communities in the United States. Executive producer and host Soledad O'Brien joins CBSN with more. "Disrupt and Dismantle" will air as part of the "Content for Change" initiative on BET, a division of ViacomCBS.
The life and activism of Rosa Parks
Many know Rosa Parks for refusing to give up her seat on a bus, but few know the years of dedicated activism that led up to that moment. CUNY Brooklyn College professor and author of "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks," Jeanne Theoharis, shines a light on Parks' lifelong dedication to civil rights. Theoharis spoke to CBS' Tanya Rivero about the importance of understanding her full story.
Black franchisee sues McDonald's
Herbert Washington, the Black owner of 14 McDonald's franchises, accused the company of fostering an environment of "systemic racism" by not allowing him to buy additional locations of the fast-food chain in more affluent communities. He joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the lawsuit he filed this week against the fast-food giant.
Biden supports study of reparations
The White House says President Biden supports a study on the issue of reparations, and there has been some momentum behind a bill that would create a commission on it in recent years. Politico politics reporter Maya King joined "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss why that might not be enough to get Congress to pass the proposal.
Group works to transform a symbol of hate
In the "CBS This Morning" series "Unifying America," Adriana Diaz reports on an effort to transform a former white supremacist meeting hall into a center for diversity and reconciliation. Warning: some of the images in this video are upsetting.
Vince Gill premieres "March On, March On"
Only on “CBS This Morning,” Vince Gill performs a brand new, unreleased song he recently wrote about the ongoing fight against racism in America.
Economic costs of racism for all Americans
Heather McGhee, author of "The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together," joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the economic costs of racism and how members of all races have lost out because of racist public policies.
"Bachelor" host temporarily "stepping aside" amid controversy
"By excusing historical racism, I defended it," Harrison wrote, announcing he will not host the "After the Final Rose" live special.
Confronting the ugly reality of racial bias in the workplace
81% of Black professionals say seeing other Black people in positions of leadership would make their workplace more inclusive, a new survey shows.
Racial bias in the workplace
As part of Black History Month and a partnership with LinkedIn, "CBS This Morning" explores racial bias within the hiring process and how companies can create more inclusive and supportive workplace environments.
Suspect arrested in series of violent attacks against Asian Americans in Oakland
The local district attorney announced the creation of a special response unit focused on crimes against Asian Americans.
Daniel Wu and Daniel Dae Kim on fighting anti-Asian American violence
The actors offered a $25,000 reward for information on recent attacks against elderly Asian Americans.
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall on Gulf Coast
Trump announces Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs
Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows.
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
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