Racism has cost the U.S. $16 trillion, Citigroup finds

Quantifying the economic impact of racial inequality shows the steep toll it takes on America's growth.

• Sep 23, 2020

Wells CEO sorry for claim there is "limited pool of Black talent"

Acknowledging his "unconscious bias," bank chief Charles Scharf said financial industry must boost diversity.

• Sep 23, 2020

Barr compares coronavirus lockdowns to slavery

Attorney General William Barr is under fire for comparing coronavirus lockdowns to slavery. Jeff Pegues reports.

• Sep 17, 2020
• 2:01

Christian Cooper's comic book on racism

Science editor and birdwatcher Christian Cooper was influenced by many incidents of racial bias, including his own for his new comic book "It's a Bird." Cooper joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the book's message about systemic racism and the lessons for young readers.

• Sep 17, 2020
• 8:04

Jeh Johnson on biggest threats facing U.S.

Former U.S. Secretary Homeland Security Jeh Johnson joins CBSN to discuss the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, plus his insights into immigration at the southern border, protests over racial injustice, and current threats facing the U.S. ahead of the 2020 election.

• Sep 14, 2020
• 13:38

Black students turn to social media to expose racism at school

Students are sharing their traumatic experiences with racism at school – and they're hoping it leads to change.

• Sep 14, 2020

Confederate statue removed from Charlottesville, Virginia

On Saturday, a 900-pound statue of a Confederate soldier was removed from outside a county courthouse in Charlottesville, Virginia, near the site of a violent white nationalist rally in 2017.

• Sep 12, 2020
• 0:22

Police probe magazine that depicted French lawmaker as chained slave

Ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy says political correctness has gone too far. Daniele Obono says a magazine's "cruel" attack on her proves otherwise.

• Sep 11, 2020

Issues young adults are most concerned about

A new survey from GenForward is revealing what issues are most important to young adults right now. Cathy Cohen, a professor at the University of Chicago and the founder and director of the GenForward Survey Project, joins CBSN to discuss the findings.

• Sep 10, 2020
• 8:30

Using hoops to build bridges of hope

Nico Naismith is taking his Hoop Bus cross-country, using basketball to bring people together and open a dialogue about race. Along the way, they help refurbish inner-city courts and hold youth clinics. Lee Cowan reports.

• Sep 10, 2020
• 4:38

The Art of Protest

From murals to portraits to photographs, a new wave of protest art is emerging across the country. Anthony Mason spoke to artists Nikkolas Smith and Georgie Nakima who are trying to awaken the social consciousness and seek solidarity through creativity.

• Sep 3, 2020
• 7:00

2 Boogaloo Bois members arrested

Two self-described members of the far-right extremist group Boogaloo Bois were arrested in Minnesota for attempting to conspire with Hamas. CBS Minnesota's Marielle Mohs reports.

• Sep 5, 2020
• 1:41

Police PR departments face criticism

Police bodycam footage of the death of Daniel Prude in Rochester, New York, was released not by the police department but by his family's lawyers. That's one of the many incidents leading to scrutiny of police public relations units. Maya Lau of the Los Angeles Times joined CBSN to discuss how police PR departments often shape the narrative of criminal justice stories.

• Sep 3, 2020
• 8:14

Breaking down racial disparities of COVID-19

The coronavirus is disproportionately affecting communities of color, impacting everything from parents deciding to send their children back to school to a lack of representation in human vaccine trials. Dr. Uche Blackstock joins CBSN to discuss some of the racial disparities.

• Sep 3, 2020
• 10:25

"Antifa hunter" gets 3 years in prison for racist threats

"There is seemingly nothing that Daniel McMahon will not do in the name of white supremacy," one victim wrote.

• Sep 1, 2020

Arkansas sheriff resigns after racist rant goes viral

In the recording, a man uses a racial slur nine times after becoming upset that a woman he was with spoke to a Black person in a grocery store.

• Aug 31, 2020

Iguodala on playing after Blake shooting

The NBA playoffs resume Saturday, following a three-day, player-led boycott of games. The "pause," as they've called it, came in the wake of Jacob Blake's shooting. They're returning to the court after agreeing with NBA owners on a unified action plan to fight racial injustice which includes working to turn arenas, and possibly practice facilities, into voting locations for the upcoming election. During the pause, Dana Jacobson spoke with NBA Players Association Vice President Andre Iguodala who shared some of the players mindset from the NBA bubble in Orlando.

• Aug 29, 2020
• 4:18

New details emerge in Jacob Blake police shooting

There are continued calls for justice after a seven-year veteran of the Wisconsin police department shot a Black man seven times. This comes as new details in the case emerged. Mola Lenghi takes a look.

• Aug 27, 2020
• 2:11

"Redlined" neighborhoods face extreme heat

New research suggests that areas subjected to redlining, a process where government officials systematically excluded minority neighborhoods from access to loans, face more extreme heat than whiter, more wealthy neighborhoods. Vivek Shandas, a professor of urban studies and planning at Portland State University, spoke to CBSN's Lana Zak about how the racist housing policy is still affecting our lives nearly a century after being enacted.

• Aug 27, 2020
• 6:50

Melania Trump and more from RNC night 2

Vice President Mike Pence will be the keynote speaker at Wednesday at the Republican National Convention. Last night's speakers included first lady Melania Trump, and there was also controversy over some administration officials violating an ethics law. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from Washington, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with analysis and reaction.

• Aug 26, 2020
• 12:57

RNC paints dire picture of America if Trump loses

Day 2 of the 2020 Republican National Convention will include speeches by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and first lady Melania Trump. This comes after President Trump and other Republican officials and supporters slammed Joe Biden on the first day of the RNC. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the highlights, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with deeper analysis.

• Aug 25, 2020
• 13:02

How policing in America is seen from Europe

The U.S. is not the only nation facing accusations of institutional racism in organizations like the police. But in the U.S., the results of that racism appear to be more deadly than their European counterparts, many of whom are not routinely armed. Holly Williams sits down with former Police Chief Michael Fuller, who retired as the highest ranking Black officer in the British police service to discuss racism, tactics and training.

• Aug 24, 2020
• 3:16

Policing in the U.S. vs. the U.K.: How racism plays a role

"If you've got a highly weaponized society, you've got the police highly weaponized, it is a disastrous cocktail," says a former British police chief.

• Aug 24, 2020

Black farmer fights racism in food system

A Black farmer is using her farm to fight against racial injustice, health disparities and inequalities in the food system. Leah Penniman calls the lack of access to fresh produce "food apartheid." Errol Barnett spoke to the activist about how her nonprofit is helping hundreds of families eat healthier, while also opening opportunities to young Black farmers, for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union.

• Aug 20, 2020
• 3:27

Cardi B sits down for an interview with Joe Biden

The rapper opened up about the issues that matter most to her, as well as her personal struggles, in a conversation with the Democratic presidential candidate.

• Aug 17, 2020

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