NAACP president on Trump's impeachment
As former President Trump's impeachment trial gets underway, the NAACP says "the Senate must convict him swiftly." Derrick Johnson, the president and CEO of the NAACP, joins CBSN to discuss.
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Theater group addresses racial biases
Chicago theater group Collaboraction, which uses art to address racism, is hosting monthly discussions to help attendees confront their biases. Adriana Diaz reports for CBS News' series Unifying America.
Talking with kids about race and racism
Discussing the racial divides in this country with children can be a challenging conversation for parents. Mental health professional Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith joined CBSN to discuss the MyLife app, a mindfulness and emotional wellness app with over 400 activities, and how parents can move forward with sensitive conversations with their kids.
Troy Vincent on Super Bowl, racism in NFL
Ahead of Super Bowl LV, the NFL is taking numerous steps to try and keep players, staffers and fans safe from COVID-19. Troy Vincent, the executive vice president of football operations for the NFL, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about that, plus how the league still has "a lot of work to do" on diversity in its coaching ranks,
2018: The Legacy of Lynching
In 2018, 60 Minutes contributor Oprah Winfrey reported from Alabama on a memorial that honors more than 4,000 victims of lynching in America.
Legacy of racism at Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Denis McDonough is poised to become the next secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, pending a full confirmation vote from the Senate. One issue he's likely to face is pressure to address the department's legacy of racism. Jasper Craven, a freelance investigative reporter, joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Country star's recording contract suspended over racial slur
"I want to sincerely apologize for using the word. I promise to do better," Wallen said.
Chicago theater group confronts racism through discussion
The theater group Collaboraction is having difficult conversations about race.
Georgia police chief heals wounds made by racial injustice
Police chief Lou Dekmar of Lagrange, Georgia, has set an example for effective community policing by addressing decades of inequality. Four years ago, the Lagrange police chief publicly apologized for the 1940 lynching of a Black teenager and now partners with dozens of local organizations addressing inequality. Errol Barnett shares the story.
Early COVID vaccine data shows race disparity
Information from 23 states that report COVID-19 vaccinations by race and ethnicity shows a stark difference in the rollout, with communities hit hardest by the virus lagging or being left behind. Adriana Diaz has the details.
San Francisco to remove Washington and Lincoln's names from schools
The move has been scrutinized for its timing and alleged failure to include community members in making the decision.
Biden to address anti-Asian bias in pandemic
President Joe Biden is expected to address racism toward Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic with an executive action Tuesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with a closer look at the directives the president is expected to sign on Tuesday and his efforts to expand vaccination efforts and coronavirus relief.
Open: This is "Face the Nation," January 17
Today on "Face the Nation," the nation's capital is an armed fortress as America anxiously awaits the next 72 hours.
Confronting the racism behind Capitol attack
2020 was marked by months of Black Lives Matter protests demanding a racial reckoning in the U.S. As 2021 began, the attack on the Capitol reminded the country how much work needs to be done to be free of white supremacy. CBS New contributor and the director of Boston University Center for Antiracist Research Ibram X. Kendi joined CBSN to explain the symbols of racism displayed at the Capitol and how the Biden administration can move forward.
Anti-Semitism on display in Capitol riot
During the assault on the U.S. Capitol, rioters displayed anti-Semitic symbols on flags and clothing. Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers spoke with Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt about extremism in the U.S.
Intel warns of possible attacks as D.C. locks down
Federal authorities are warning that armed militia groups and racist extremists could carry out more violence across the nation. This comes as Washington, D.C., is increasing security ahead of President-elect Biden's inauguration. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Flint mayor reacts to charges against ex-gov.
Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor counts of willful neglect of duty in connection to the 2014 Flint water crisis. Snyder faces up to one year in prison or a fine of up to $1,000. Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley joins CBSN to discuss the charges and efforts to help residents in his city.
NYPD official retiring amid investigation into hateful posts
NYPD Deputy Inspector James Kobel has opted to retire days after the department said it was suspending him without pay.
Response to Capitol assault reveals racial double standard
As the world watched an angry mob attack the U.S. Capitol, images of what appeared to be a double standard emerged. Jericka Duncan has the story.
Why race is central to Capitol security response
Soon after pro-Trump protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol, social media erupted with anger. Many questioned why law enforcement hadn't reacted with the same firm hand that it has for years against protesters of police brutality. CBS News political contributor and democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to break down the news.
Race relations heading into the new year
In 2020, people protested around the world against racial injustice. Peniel Joseph, the founding director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, joined CBSN to discuss the issue and policies affecting it.
Black doctor dies of COVID-19 after complaining of racist treatment
"This is how Black people get killed," Dr. Susan Moore said in a Facebook video, weeks before she died of coronavirus.
Video appears to contradict suspect's account of Arbery killing
William "Roddie" Bryan told police he tried to "block" Ahmaud Arbery while he was being chased by two other men.
Family harassed over "Black Santa" decorations
An African American family in Little Rock, Arkansas, received an anonymous letter penned from Santa, asking the family to take down "Black Santa" decorations installed at their house. Adriana Diaz has more.
Players walk off after alleged racism in Champions League game
A match official was accused of using insulting language about a Black coach for Istanbul Basaksehir.
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall on 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
Blanche, other DOJ appointees can take part in political campaigns, memo says
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