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Nikole Hannah-Jones on "The 1619 Project"

In a special new issue, the New York Times magazine is launching a series called "The 1619 Project." It marks the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in the colony of Virginia. The series examines the ways the legacy of slavery continues to shape America and "aims to reframe American history" to place "the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of the story we tell ourselves about who we are." The journalist behind the project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the project and why she hopes it will help Americans confront the truth about our own history.

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How to teach your kids to love reading

A recent survey found that 20% of kids ages six to 17 did not read any books at all during the summer of 2018. That number has been growing – in 2016, it was 15%. A new book, “How to Raise a Reader,” is working to combat that, by showing the benefits of reading at every stage of a child’s development. Co-author Pamela Paul, who is also the editor of the New York Times Book Review, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the book, and offer tips on how to teach your kids to love reading.

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