How to talk to kids about racism

Headlines across the country referred to Monday’s stock market plunge as "Black Monday," one of many ways racism has become entwined in American culture. CBS News contributor Ibram X. Kendi won a national book award for his book tackling America's long history with racism. Kendi is now teaming up with author Jason Reynolds to rework it for a younger audience, "Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-Winning Stamped from the Beginning." The duo joins "CBS This Morning" to preview the book, aimed at readers aged 12 and older.

• Mar 10, 2020
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Study shows major racial disparities in COVID-19 deaths in parts of UK

The disparity is partly due to factors like socio-economic disadvantage, "but a remaining part of the difference has not yet been explained," Britain's Office of National Statistics said.

• May 7, 2020

Land O'Lakes erases American Indian "butter maiden" from packaging

The near-100-year-old dairy collective gets rid of logo of native woman long criticized as racist and stereotypical.

• Apr 17, 2020

After a spike in hate crimes, these Asian Americans are speaking out

TV personality Jeannie Mai opened up about getting anti-Asian comments on social media: "I was embarrassed... it wasn't until I saw other headlines with other people that I got angry."

• Mar 27, 2020

Trump criticized for calling coronavirus "Chinese virus"

Despite calls to avoid racial labeling, Mr. Trump has repeatedly referred to COVID-19 as the "Chinese virus."

• Mar 19, 2020

NY Gov: Possible anti-Asian hate crime fueled by bigotry over virus

The NYPD hate crimes task force is investigating two possible anti-Asian bias incidents this week in Manhattan.

• Mar 12, 2020

Thousands of Muslims scared and living in tents after Delhi violence

"What's the point of going back and remaining in constant fear of getting attacked again," asked one victim of clashes that left 53 dead.

• Mar 11, 2020

Coronavirus panic sparks racist incidents against Asian Americans

"They're just scared to get infected by Chinese people," restaurant owner Kin Lam told CBS News.

• Mar 6, 2020

Bullies attack Asian American teen, citing coronavirus

Because the coronavirus outbreak started in China, some misguided individuals are targeting Asians with discriminatory behavior or worse.

• Feb 14, 2020

The Church of England apologizes for racism

A high-ranking official said the Church was a "hostile environment" for immigrants – and is "still deeply institutionally racist."

• Feb 12, 2020

Designer Miuccia Prada agrees to racism-sensitivity training

Fashion house will also start a scholarship to promote diversity and combat so-called "haute racism."

• Feb 5, 2020

African-American sports icons on overcoming old and new obstacles

Two black professional athletes who overcame obstacles to reshape their sports – at two very different points in U.S. history – discussed their historic journeys.

• Feb 5, 2020

International Olympic Committee bans political protests by athletes

The IOC is making it clear: No taking a knee, no political hand gestures and no disrespect during medal ceremonies.

• Jan 9, 2020

New Jersey becomes third state to ban discrimination based on hair

"No one should be made to feel uncomfortable or be discriminated against because of their natural hair," said Governor Phil Murphy.

• Dec 21, 2019

Camila Cabello apologizes for racist Tumblr posts from 2012

Some of the posts Cabello shared include the n-word and racial stereotypes.

• Dec 19, 2019

Critics: Fidelity charity fund gives to "hate groups"

Mutual fund giant's affiliated charitable fund gave $330,000 to a group that equates homosexuals with pedophiles.

• Dec 10, 2019

2 St. Louis police officers fired over social media posts

Posts by the two officers were apparently cited by the Plain View Project, which flagged thousands of racist and derogatory social media posts, including some from 22 St. Louis Metro officers.

• Dec 10, 2019

Police chief blasted over handling of aide's alleged racism

Assistant Chief Justin Newsom retired last month amid allegations he used the n-word to refer to African Americans

• Nov 26, 2019

All-black Women's Army Corps unit still fighting for recognition

Nearly 900 women went to Europe during the war, and delivered mail to the troops, while bombs dropped around them

• Nov 14, 2019

FBI: Hate crime murders hit record; anti-transgender crimes soar

Advocates say despite a slight decrease in hate crimes overall, the incidents remain "unacceptably high"

• Nov 12, 2019

A protest against racism, and a $31.5 million defamation award

After a student from Oberlin College was arrested for shoplifting, sparking charges of racial profiling, the store's owners accused the college of aiding demonstrators and causing reputational damage

• Nov 3, 2019

Ex-New Orleans mayor leads initiative focused on racism's legacy

The former New Orleans mayor is leading an initiative that calls for a reckoning with the legacy of racism in the U.S.

• Oct 30, 2019

Retailer pulls jack-o'-lanterns after "blackface" complaints

Company faces backlash over pumpkins painted back with white mouths after law firm's display sparks controversy

• Oct 23, 2019

Nearly 60% of workers have witnessed job discrimination

Most employees have seen or experienced ageism, racism, gender discrimination or sexual identity bias, survey finds

• Oct 23, 2019

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump on confronting racial bias

Ben Crump gained national recognition in 2012 during the Trayvon Martin​ case

• Oct 17, 2019

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