Hilton and a Hampton Inn franchisee in Wilson, North Carolina, are accused of discrimination in a lawsuit filed by a Black family who allegedly had the police called on them due to a billing error by the inn. A White clerk’s decision to telephone police in the Nov. 23, 2018, […]
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Washington Redskins conducting “thorough review” of team’s name
The Washington Redskins are undergoing a review of their controversial name, the team announced in a statement on Friday. FedEx, the title sponsor of the team’s stadium, has asked the team to change their name. “In light of recent events around our country and feedback from our community, the Washington […]
Daveed Diggs on what Fourth of July means to Black Americans
“What, to the American slave, is your Fourth of July? I answer: a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim.” The striking words spoken by Frederick Douglass on July 5, 1852 were […]
Hair weaves from Chinese prison camps seized in NY
The Uighurs of China 19 photos Federal authorities in New York on Wednesday seized a shipment of weaves and other beauty accessories suspected to be made out of human hair taken from people locked inside a Chinese internment camp. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials told the Associated Press that […]
Serena Williams’ daughter looks like a tennis pro at age 2
Serena Williams has found a new doubles partner — her 2-year-old daughter, Olympia. The tennis superstar shared photos of the duo practicing together Thursday, looking like a match made in heaven. Williams and Olympia, who turns three in September, sported marching purple athletic outfits to practice together. The 23-time grand […]
“Hamilton” star Daveed Diggs on new video questioning the meaning of July 4 for Black Americans
Watch CBSN Live “Hamilton” star Daveed Diggs joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss a powerful new video questioning the meaning of the Independence Day holiday for Black Americans, and how Frederick Douglass’ July 4 speech resonates today. Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. View CBS News In […]
Epstein accuser: Maxwell’s arrest a “win” but more conspirators at large
Ghislaine Maxwell, who many of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers have described as his chief lieutenant, is in jail Friday morning after being taken into FBI custody Thursday at an opulent home in New Hampshire. Epstein accuser Michelle Licata said “it’s definitely a ‘win’ in our book,” although she alleges there are […]
Doctor shares how to stay safe this July 4 holiday weekend
Nearly half of U.S. states have paused reopening plans as coronavirus cases are soaring in many cities. Ahead of the July 4 weekend, governors in California, Arizona and Texas have closed bars. Dr. Jon LaPook explains whether these actions will prevent a spike in cases. He also explains the safety […]
Civil rights leader Andrew Young says racism is based on fear
Former U.N. Ambassador and civil rights leader Andrew Young says once the world gets through the worst of the coronavirus pandemic and the economic crisis it’s caused, “we’re going to have to renegotiate the world order.” Young spoke with CBS News’ Pamela Falk about the challenges facing the United States […]
2 cops charged with murder for alleged excessive use of stun guns
Two police officers from a small southern Oklahoma town have been charged with second-degree murder after being accused of using their stun guns more than 50 times on a 28-year-old man who died. Wilson police Officers Joshua Taylor, 26, and Brandon Dingman, 34, were charged Wednesday in the death last […]