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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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.
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.
On February 4, 1913, the civil rights pioneer - the "mother of the freedom movement" - was born. Jane Pauley reports.
A new report from the National Urban League is citing what the civil rights and urban advocacy group says are some of the top threats to democracy for Black Americans.
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.
Boris Johnson resigns as U.K. prime minister; Biden presents Medal of Freedom to Simone Biles, others
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 17 extraordinary Americans, including Simone Biles, Megan Rapinoe, Gabby Giffords and the civil rights attorney who represented Rosa Parks. Jericka Duncan shares more.
Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis has died at age 80; Remembering civil rights icons C.T. Vivian and John Lewis
Democrats moving forward with articles of impeachment; 64 years later: Rosa Parks in her own words.
Mike Ilitch, who died last week, built a billion-dollar pizza empire with Little Caesar's and also owned the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings. By all accounts, he was kind and philanthropic. But as Jim Axelrod reports it turns out he was even kinder than most knew.
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. It was an iconic moment in the nation's Civil Rights movement. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more on the historic event.
Warren Buffett’s son bought archived items after a dispute over the civil rights icon’s estate. Also, a new $300 menu item at New York City’s first Denny’s. “CBS This Morning” takes a look at some of today’s headlines from around the globe.
A new series of children's books including "I am Rosa Parks" and "I am Abraham Lincoln" depict historical figures in their childhoods. The author, Brad Meltzer, talks with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about his inspiration.
Many know Rosa Parks for refusing to give up her seat on a bus, but few know the years of dedicated activism that led up to that moment. CUNY Brooklyn College professor and author of "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks," Jeanne Theoharis, shines a light on Parks' lifelong dedication to civil rights. Theoharis spoke to CBS' Tanya Rivero about the importance of understanding her full story.
Tributes honoring the late Congressman John Lewis have poured in from around the country — and also across the political spectrum. Nikole Killion reports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thousands of Parks' own writings are on display at the exhibit, which is free to the public
The civil rights activist was arrested December 1, 1955, after refusing to give up her seat on a public bus.
Cruz's lawyers liken him to a civil rights icon for fighting a limit on campaign financing
Tom Barrack, a top U.S. diplomat and longtime friend of President Trump, networked and socialized with Epstein for years, CBS News found.
European leaders said they are confident Navalny was poisoned with a toxin found in South American poison dart frogs.
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear the Trump administration would stick to its guns on policy, but offered a tone seen as softer and more reassuring.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
The strikes were part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, which was launched in retaliation for an ISIS ambush that killed two American soldiers and an interpreter.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement accused two federal agents of lying under oath regarding the mid-January shooting of a Venezuelan national in Minneapolis.
He said there should also be proof of citizenship and a ban on mail-in ballots, with some exceptions.
It is Jordan Stolz's second gold medal of the 2026 Winter Games, breaking a world record.
Tom Barrack, a top U.S. diplomat and longtime friend of President Trump, networked and socialized with Epstein for years, CBS News found.
Prediction markets are taking bets this Valentine's Day that celebrity relationships can thrive — or break apart.
On this Valentine's Day, a couple recalls everything they had to overcome from long distance to three cancer diagnoses over their nearly 20-year marriage.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear the Trump administration would stick to its guns on policy, but offered a tone seen as softer and more reassuring.
Interest in matchmakers is rising as Gen Z disenchantment with dating apps grows, experts say.
Prediction markets are taking bets this Valentine's Day that celebrity relationships can thrive — or break apart.
The inflation reading, the lowest since May 2025, shows grocery, gas and rent prices are cooling.
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
Tom Barrack, a top U.S. diplomat and longtime friend of President Trump, networked and socialized with Epstein for years, CBS News found.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear the Trump administration would stick to its guns on policy, but offered a tone seen as softer and more reassuring.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
The FAA imposed a surprise flight ban over El Paso earlier this week amid disagreements within the U.S. government over the use of a high-energy laser against drones at the border.
The filing includes new renderings of the new East Wing, relative to other buildings close to the ballroom and from vantage points near the U.S. Capitol, Jefferson Memorial and points around the White House campus.
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
It is Jordan Stolz's second gold medal of the 2026 Winter Games, breaking a world record.
The committee said during Saturday's afternoon session two officials will move to observing deliveries across the four matches.
Another Brazilian athlete, Nicole Rocha Silveira, could earn another medal on Saturday when she races in the women's skeleton event.
European leaders said they are confident Navalny was poisoned with a toxin found in South American poison dart frogs.
The strikes were part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, which was launched in retaliation for an ISIS ambush that killed two American soldiers and an interpreter.
New England native Tyler Ballgame grew up with a music teacher mom who encouraged him to sing as much as possible. While his voice has been compared to greats like Elvis Presley and John Lennon, his debut album, "For the First Time, Again," puts the singer's own spin on a retro sound. Here's Tyler Ballgame performing "For the First Time, Again."
New England native Tyler Ballgame grew up with a music teacher mom who encouraged him to sing as much as possible. While his voice has been compared to greats like Elvis Presley and John Lennon, his debut album, "For the First Time, Again," puts the singer's own spin on a retro sound. Here's Tyler Ballgame performing "Matter of Taste."
New England native Tyler Ballgame grew up with a music teacher mom who encouraged him to sing as much as possible. While his voice has been compared to greats like Elvis Presley and John Lennon, his debut album, "For the First Time, Again," puts the singer's own spin on a retro sound. Here's Tyler Ballgame performing "I Believe in Love."
"Sinners" cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw says she doesn't want the audience to notice her work because "you wanna make it so good it feels like a dream." The Oscar nominee is the first woman of color nominated in the cinematography category and only the fourth woman ever. It's the only Oscars craft category never won by a woman. She talks about her career journey to this historic moment.
Constance Zimmer, who stars in the new season of "The Lincoln Lawyer," talks about how she channels her powerful character in the series and why it's important for her to always make her characters relatable.
If you've been on social media this week, you've likely seen an ominous warning about artificial intelligence in your feed: "Something big is happening." An essay from the CEO of an AI company, Matt Shumer, likens the current moment to February 2020, right before the start of COVID. Nate Soares, co-author of "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies," joins to discuss.
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The search for Nancy Guthrie is in its 13th day after authorities issued another plea for her return and were seen overnight at her Tuscon home.
Law enforcement appeared to be at Nancy Guthrie's home overnight as the search for "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom enters its 13th day.
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
The FBI is now calling the "subject" in the surveillance video of Nancy Guthrie's front porch a suspect. The agency has also released its first description of the 84-year-old's alleged kidnapper. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the details.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the results that investigators have received from DNA testing in the Nancy Guthrie case so far haven't led to a suspect.
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is sharing her journey in her new book "Lovely One," and she sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to share how she hopes to inspire the next generation.
While Coney Island is known for its hot dogs and amusement park, Gargiulo's has been serving up Italian favorites for more than 100 years in one of New York's most quintessential neighborhoods.
Italians are especially affectionate, and "CBS Saturday Morning" explores why.
"CBS Saturday Morning" caught up with U.S. hockey captain Hilary Knight who shared her hopes for her final Winter Games.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed in 2022, and now she's hoping her story can inspire the next generation, sharing her experiences in her new book "Lovely One."