John Lewis on progress and Civil Rights
Rep. John Lewis describes the pace of progress and his experiences fighting racial inequality
Rep. John Lewis describes the pace of progress and his experiences fighting racial inequality
The Civil Rights Movement leader talked to “Face the Nation” ahead of the opening of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture
Saturday marks the official opening of the new Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture. CBS' "Face the Nation" visited the museum with a man who spent 15 years working on its establishment, Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia.
Saturday marks the official opening of the new Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture. CBS' "Face the Nation" visited the museum with a man who spent 15 years working on its establishment, Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia.
In an interview with Charlie Rose, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker discuss confronting America's history of slavery and what they hope the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture will accomplish. The museum in Washington, D.C., opens to the public on Sept. 24.
The new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture opens its doors on September 24th. The exhibits will showcase the African-American experience in the United States. "CBS This Morning" gave us the first look inside, and Scott Pelley has another sneak peek.
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The former secretary of state says National Museum of African American History and Culture is a symbol of what can be achieved
Wrapped in bronze and inspired by the three-tiered crowns used in West African art, the museum shines brightly near the center of the National Mall
At the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, thousands of great Americans are represented by priceless family heirlooms, donated to help the museum share their experiences. Jericka Duncan reports.
Lonnie G. Bunch III, the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, gave a tour of the new museum to "CBS This Morning" co-hosts Gayle King and Norah O'Donnell. He highlighted some of the museum's prized artifacts, including slave rebellion leader Nat Turner's bible.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the newest addition to the Smithsonian complex in Washington, D.C. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers discusses the significance of this museum with National Urban League President Marc Morial.
Artifacts tell stories of trial and triumph, of four centuries of the African American experience
The structure of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture is the result of a collaboration between a team of renowned architects. Phil Freelon and David Adjaye submitted their proposed design in 2009. Along with their late colleague J. Max Bond Jr., they beat some of the world's most influential architects to win the commission. Freelon and Adjaye shares how their idea came to life.
From a former slave's freedom paper to a Tuskegee Airmen's jacket, families have donated thousands of heirlooms to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
The newest addition to the Smithsonian -- the National Museum of African American History and Culture -- explores centuries of history through 10 stories of artifacts. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers talks with museum curator Mary Elliott and assistant director Kinshasha Holman Conwill about the museum's significance.
A pioneer of the civil rights movement visits the new Smithsonian museum dedicated to African American history and culture
The sports exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture shows the rich culture of black athletes and how their excellence helped advance the nation. James Brown shows us the role of sports in the march toward a more equal society.
Director Ava DuVernay made an orientation film for the National Museum of African American History and Culture about the significance of August 28 in black history. DuVernay spoke with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about the museum, reacting after finding out that a quote of her own will be displayed at the museum.
One of the most celebrated protests of the civil rights era happened in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960. An exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture highlights a sit-in by black college students to force Woolworth's and another chain store to desegregate their lunch counters. Loretta Lynch, who was born in Greensboro and became the first African-American woman to be U.S. attorney general, joins "CBS This Morning" to share her family's history.
Georgia Congressman John Lewis has risked his life many times in the fight for civil rights. He has been a central figure in that movement for more than half a century and has fought in Congress for 15 years to create the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Lewis joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss who he was inspired by and recount his experiences.
As "CBS This Morning" broadcasts live from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, we take a look at the museum's vivid path. It's been a long road, and the story of this museum, like the African-American experience, is one of trial and triumph. Jan Crawford reports.
Retired Gen. Colin Powell's Army uniform is on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. Powell became the first black Joint Chiefs chairman, retiring from the Pentagon as a four-star general. He was also the first black secretary of state. He and his wife are not only donors to the museum, but also serve on the museum council. Powell joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss black Americans' contributions to the U.S. military and more.
Lonnie Bunch, founding director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the challenges he faced in the effort to build the museum. He also shares stories behind some of its exhibits.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture will open its doors to the public Sept. 24. "CBS This Morning" co-hosts Gayle King and Norah O'Donnell joined the museum's founding director, Lonnie Bunch, for a tour of what makes the 19th and newest Smithsonian museum such a special place.
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
The painter, sculptor and printmaker created work that was hailed as landmarks of the minimalist and post-painterly abstraction art movements.
It was just the 10th Kentucky Derby decided by a nose, and the first since Grindstone wore the garland of red roses in 1996.
Federal prosecutors said the men used fake badges, police lights and firearms to rob and kidnap Shamari Taylor for drug money.
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Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags and Israeli flags during the University of Michigan's commencement Saturday.
Warren Buffett referred to close friend Charlie Munger as the "the architect of Berkshire Hathaway."
Pressure has been mounting to reach a deal as Gaza's humanitarian crisis is dramatically escalating while Israel insists it will launch an offensive into Rafah, the territory's southernmost city.
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey fired back at fresh allegations of sexual harassment and assault from men who will feature as part of a documentary on British television.
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
The painter, sculptor and printmaker created work that was hailed as landmarks of the minimalist and post-painterly abstraction art movements.
It was just the 10th Kentucky Derby decided by a nose, and the first since Grindstone wore the garland of red roses in 1996.
Federal prosecutors said the men used fake badges, police lights and firearms to rob and kidnap Shamari Taylor for drug money.
Laborers, many of whom are migrants from Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela or other Latin American countries, head to the tracks six days a week to help keep the $2.7 billion racing economy galloping.
Warren Buffett referred to close friend Charlie Munger as the "the architect of Berkshire Hathaway."
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
Job site Indeed identified the top 10 most sought-after job candidates by employers and recruiters. Here's what they found.
The decision prompted a wave of public backlash as women saw fertility treatments canceled or put in jeopardy after the ruling.
The hostage and cease-fire talks have taken on new urgency amid a looming Israeli ground invasion of Rafah, in southern Gaza.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was elected to the House in 2005 and represents the state's 28th Congressional District.
Ex-government employee Miguel Zapata is accused of sending fake FBI tips falsely accusing multiple coworkers of taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.
Roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year under a new administration rule, the White House says.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
Sadiq Khan, the Labour Party's mayor of London, has romped to victory, securing a record third straight term at City Hall, on another hugely disappointing day for the U.K.'s governing Conservatives ahead of a looming general election.
Pressure has been mounting to reach a deal as Gaza's humanitarian crisis is dramatically escalating while Israel insists it will launch an offensive into Rafah, the territory's southernmost city.
Torrential rain pounding the area since Thursday triggered a landslide in Luwu district in South Sulawesi province, officials say.
In the past few weeks, flooding in Kenya and Tanzania killed hundreds after heavy rain during the region's monsoon season, officials said.
Three suspects were arrested and charged in the slaying of Hardeep Singh Nijjar by masked gunmen outside Vancouver.
Renowned artist Frank Stella, whose large-scale minimalist "Black Paintings" took the art world by storm in the 1950s, has died at the age of 87.
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey fired back at fresh allegations of sexual harassment and assault from men who will feature as part of a documentary on British television.
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In an effort to fully understand our nation's founding document, the New York Times bestselling author and humorist embarked on a year-long quest to be the original originalist. Muskets were involved.
Old 97's first started in Dallas as a popular bar band in the 90s, but since then, they've garnered a national fan base and critical acclaim. Now, three decades later, the alt-country pioneers are making a return visit to Saturday Sessions with their new studio album. From their new album "American Primitive," here are Old 97's with "Where The Road Goes."
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
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.
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.
On Monday, Boeing plans to launch astronauts on its new spacecraft that is called Starliner. The test flight to the International Space Station is years behind schedule.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
For the first time since 1803, two groups of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground at the same time in parts of the Midwest and South. However, a small section of Central Illinois marks the only place where both the 13-year and 17-year cicadas are emerging in the same place. Dave Malkoff reports on the extraordinary event.
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
Federal prosecutors said the men used fake badges, police lights and firearms to rob and kidnap Shamari Taylor for drug money.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
In one find, a K-9 officer helped police find over a dozen fish buried in the sand and hidden behind logs and brush piles.
Massachusetts investigators uncover a suspicious web history after Brian Fanion reports his wife Amy's death as a suicide.
Boeing is expected to launch its Starliner space capsule that will take two astronauts to the International Space Station. CBS News consultant Bill Harwood breaks down Boeing's mission.
It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
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This marks the 11th year in a row that that every member of the graduating class at Southland College Prep Charter High School in suburban Chicago has been admitted to college. Noel Brennan explains the school's streak of academic excellence.
The majestic ocean liner the Queen Mary, once the playground for the rich and famous, fell into disrepair and was in danger of sinking until officials in Long Beach, California, gave it another shot. Tom Wait has more.
Basketball star Caitlin Clark made her WNBA preseason debut Friday before a sold-out crowd in Arlington, Texas. Clark finished with a team-high 21 points, but her Indiana Fever fell to the Dallas Wings 79-76.
While CIA Director William Burns and Hamas representatives were in Cairo Saturday for cease-fire talks in the Israel-Hamas war, Israel said it is not sending a delegation until the militant group replies to Israel's latest proposal. Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.
Renowned artist Frank Stella, whose large-scale minimalist "Black Paintings" took the art world by storm in the 1950s, has died at the age of 87.