Critics want clarity after Trader Joe's says product names aren't racist
"We want to be clear: we disagree that any of these labels are racist," the company said. "We do not make decisions based on petitions."
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Former Fed economist calls profession "a disgrace"
Economist Claudia Sahm cites systemic sexism and racism as problems that compromise the quality of our economic policy.
Anti-Semitism and race in America
According to the Anti-Defamation League, anti-Semitic incidents have been on the rise in the U.S. Despite a long history of allyship between the Jewish and Black communities, this month there have been several high-profile incidents of athletes and entertainers making anti-Semitic remarks. CBS News political analyst and New York Times opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie joins CBSN to discuss why these problems persist.
Biden takes aim at Trump's COVID-19 response
Former Vice President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama met face to face for the first time in months to release a campaign video. They take turns hitting President Trump over his response to the coronavirus pandemic. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Minority athletes seek more diversity in their sports
Colin Kaepernick and the recently energized social justice movement have inspired a new push for equality in the world of sports.
The antidemocratic reality of the Confederacy
The House is preparing to vote on removing Confederate statues from Capitol buildings, as the country grapples with monuments in local public spaces. Columbia University history professor Stephanie McCurry joined CBSN to discuss how the history of the Confederacy was rewritten over the years to obscure its oppressive and antidemocratic reality.
NFL star accepts Holocaust survivor's invitation to Auschwitz
Jackson sparked a nationwide conversation when he posted a quote to Instagram he attributed to Adolf Hitler which reads in part, "Jews will blackmail America."
Why America can't escape its racist roots
The U.S. is facing a reckoning over its racist roots as protests over systemic racism and the inequalities faced by people of color continue nationwide. Orlando Patterson, the John Cowles professor of sociology at Harvard University, joined CBSN to discuss why he believes America can't seem to escape its racist roots.
Protests for George Floyd prompt new discussions for reparations
As the U.S. continues to reckon with the repercussions of systemic racism, many protesters are calling for a renews discussion for reparations to descendants of enslaved African-Americans. Duke University Public Policy and African-American studies professor William Darity Jr. has studied reparations for over 30 years. He joined CBSN to explain why the wealth gap between Black and White Americans is growing and why reparations are the solution to closing it.
Trump on Black Americans killed by police: "So are White people"
In an interview with CBS News' Catherine Herridge, President Trump said George Floyd's death was "terrible," but noted that White people are also killed by law enforcement. Watch more of the interview with the president on the "CBS Evening News" at 6:30 p.m. ET, and on "CBS This Morning" from 7-9 a.m. ET.
Trader Joe's to change packaging after accusation of racism
Online campaign says grocery items labeled "Trader Ming's" or "Trader José" perpetuates harmful stereotypes.
Roger Stone under fire for using racial slur in radio interview
Stone denied using a slur during an interview Saturday with radio host Morris O'Kelly.
Minneapolis declares racism a public health emergency
"Systemic racism is among the greatest long-term threats our city and nation are facing," said mayor Jacob Frey.
Trump's niece claims he's used N-word and other slurs
Ms. Trump has made many claims about the president's alleged racism while doing interviews to promote her new book
National Cathedral speaks out on Trump
The Washington National Cathedral published a strong statement condemning President Trump's "dangerous" rhetoric attacking Rep. Elijah Cummings and the city of Baltimore. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde helped write that statement, and she joined "Red and Blue" after the mass shootings in Texas and Ohio to discuss the impact of the president's words.
Doctors report surges of anxiety, depression in Black communities
Black Americans already face health disparities, but added pressure from the pandemic and social unrest is compounding stress for many. Dr. Olu Ajilore, an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a researcher for UIC's Center on Depression of Resilience, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to talk about what needs to be done to better support Black communities across the U.S.
Trump says Confederate flag is "freedom of speech" issue
In an interview with CBS News' Catherine Herridge, President Trump said he considers flying the Confederate flag a "freedom of speech" issue. Watch more of the interview with the president on the "CBS Evening News" at 6:30 p.m. ET, and on "CBS This Morning" from 7-9 a.m. ET.
Trump talks pandemic, Biden and more
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, President Trump weighed in on the coronavirus pandemic, police brutality and racism, and U.S. relations with China. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN to talk about her conversation with the president.
Tucker Carlson addresses former staffer's racist remarks
Carlson said at the end of the show that he would be leaving on a "long-planned" vacation to go "trout fishing."
Solid8 CEO Michael Lofthouse resigns over racial outburst video
Lofthouse, who was taped using racist language toward an Asian family, said he will enroll in an anti-racist program.
Amazon removes Washington Redskins merchandise from site
Several of the country's largest retailers have said they will stop selling merchandise featuring the team's name, which is considered a slur.
CEO apologizes after racist rant targeting Asian American family
The executive from San Francisco is seen on video yelling racial slurs and expletives before a waiter tells him to leave.
Role of cameras in fueling calls for justice
Race and culture writer Tre Johnson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the role cameras and social media play in capturing and circulating racist incidents.
CAREN Act introduced to outlaw racist 911 calls
The name "Karen" has become a popular term to describe white women engaging in racially charged acts.
A Black writer's message to White allies looking to fight racism
White people need to examine their past actions and recognize patterns, race and culture writer Tre Johnson said.
Trump announces Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs
Isaias lashes Southeast after making landfall in the U.S.
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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