Claudette Colvin, civil rights icon arrested for not giving up bus seat, dies at 86
In 1955, at the age of 15, Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, nine months before Rosa Parks' act of defiance.
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Rosa Parks was no accidental activist
In our series "A More Perfect Union," we aim to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. That principle is embodied by Rosa Parks, whose actions inspired the civil rights movement. She was arrested 64 years ago this week for not giving her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. Michelle Miller reports.
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Civil rights champion gets recognition
As a teenager, Claudette Colvin was arrested in 1955 for refusing to give up her seat to a White person on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus. It's something she did nine months before Rosa Parks' same act of civil disobedience. After many years of being overlooked, her struggle is finally being recognized by people, including Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Rosa Parks' rent
Mike Illitch, founder of the Little Caesars pizza chain, quietly paid civil rights activist Rosa Parks' rent for years when she was in need. His good deed is getting widespread attention following his death last week.
Sixty years ago,Rosa Parks refused to give her seat on a bus to a white man
Sixty years ago,Rosa Parks refused to give her seat on a bus to a white man. It was an iconic moment in the nation's Civil Rights movement. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more on the historic event.
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The author, Brad Meltzer, talks with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about his inspiration
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The life and activism of Rosa Parks
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Americans mourn John Lewis
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John Lewis dead at age 80
Civil rights icon and longtime Congressman from Georgia John Lewis died Friday at the age of 80. Lewis is remembered as a key figure in the civil rights movement who took part in some of the most pivotal moments for racial equality in U.S. history. Nancy Cordes reports.
John Lewis at the heart of struggle for equality
Congressman John Lewis, a son of sharecroppers who would go on to be a prominent leader of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., died Friday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Ed O’Keefe remembers Lewis, and his place at the heart of Black America’s struggle for equality.
Rosa Parks honored with statue in Montgomery, Alabama
A new statue was dedicated to civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks in Alabama's capital of Montgomery on Sunday. The bronze monument was unveiled on the 64th anniversary of one of the key moments in the civil rights movement.
Civil rights lawyers on battles they fought
Fred Gray and Benjamin Crump are two renowned attorneys known for their work in civil rights. Gray was the lawyer for Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955, while Crump more recently represented the families of Trayvon Martin in Florida and Michael Brown in Missouri. “CBS This Morning” brought them together to talk about their lives’ work as part of our Trailblazers series honoring Black History Month.
Civil rights lawyers on battles they fought
Fred Gray and Benjamin Crump are two renowned attorneys known for their work in civil rights. Gray was the lawyer for Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955, while Crump more recently represented the families of Trayvon Martin in Florida and Michael Brown in Missouri. "CBS This Morning" brought them together to talk about their lives' work as part of our Trailblazers series honoring Black History Month. In this extended interview, Gray and Crump detail growing up during a time of segregation and what inspired them to pursue a career in civil rights.
Attorneys discuss civil rights fight, from Rosa Parks to Trayvon Martin
Fred Gray and Benjamin Crump were brought together at the Tuskegee History Center in Alabama to talk about their life's work and what it took to pave the way for countless others.
Rosa Parks exhibit shows she was no accidental activist
Thousands of Parks' own writings are on display at the exhibit, which is free to the public
Rosa Parks statue unveiled in Montgomery on the anniversary of arrest
The civil rights activist was arrested December 1, 1955, after refusing to give up her seat on a public bus.
Ted Cruz's lawyers compare him to Rosa Parks in lawsuit
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Mitch McConnell says he's been discharged from rehab
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Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
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Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
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Bessent announces crackdown on undocumented immigrants' use of U.S. banks
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Stevens says of El-Sayed: "Differences were aired out"
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Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles projected to lose GOP primary in Tennessee
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Court orders Meta and Instagram to pay $567M to address kids' mental health
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FAA orders inspections of 737 Max jets after cracks found in older planes
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Spokane arson suspect had planned devastating wildfire for weeks, police say
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Stevens says of El-Sayed: "Differences were aired out"
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Court orders Meta and Instagram to pay $567M to address kids' mental health
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms.
Bessent announces crackdown on undocumented immigrants' use of U.S. banks
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America's water systems are getting hacked amid security gaps, experts say
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins Republican primary for Tennessee governor
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Stevens says of El-Sayed: "Differences were aired out"
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Bessent announces crackdown on undocumented immigrants' use of U.S. banks
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U.S. Marine vet, detained in Russia since 2022, hospitalized in serious condition
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Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
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Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
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FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback
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Toddler twins reunited after cancer treatment
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U.S. Marine vet, detained in Russia since 2022, hospitalized in serious condition
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Star Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism allegations
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Red alert issued for major Italian cities as heat wave grips Europe, sets Austria record
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Trump denies U.S. running low on some munitions, says vast resupplies being made
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More rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas as relocation effort continues
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Cyberattacks target U.S. water systems
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Meta says its AI model breached a third-party company during testing
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Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
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Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
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Cyber scams costing Americans billions
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Concern grows over misuse of Flock cameras
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Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism resigns
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Young children hit woman with stolen car
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Boeing planes to be inspected for cracks
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SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
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SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
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