Six Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published because of racist and insensitive imagery, Dr. Seuss Enterprises said in a statement on March 2, the late author and illustrator’s birthday. Source
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New Jersey churches team up with state to vaccinate underserved communities
Only 4% of people vaccinated in New Jersey are Black, despite Black residents making up 15% of the state’s population. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan visited First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens to see how the faith center is helping get shots in the arms of the Garden State’s most underserved groups. Source
“Rent” original cast members reflect on groundbreaking musical, celebrate its 25th anniversary
In 1996, “Rent” changed the sound and face of the modern musical with its rock music, diverse cast and edgy subject. The show won four Tony Awards including Best Musical, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for drama. Vladimir Duthiers visited the East Village theater where it all began and spoke with original cast members Idina Menzel and Wilson Jermaine Heredia about why the show still resonates. Source
“Untamed” author Glennon Doyle and soccer star Abby Wambach on women’s rights, empowerment
March is Women’s History Month. Only on “CBS This Morning,” soccer star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach and her wife, New York Times best-selling author Glennon Doyle discuss equality and their work on behalf of women. Doyle’s book, “Untamed” has sold more than two million copies worldwide. Source
Historic labor showdown at Alabama Amazon warehouse as employees signal interest in unionizing
Bessemer, Alabama Amazon employees are fed up with the world’s largest online retailer and some 2,000 workers have shown interest in unionizing. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House. Source
College freshman’s death in Virginia leads to fraternity’s suspension, fuels questions of hazing
Virginia Commonwealth University said it issued a cease-and-desist order to one of its fraternities after 19-year-old freshman Adam Oakes died Saturday morning after a party at the fraternity’s off-campus house. CBS News’ Chip Reid speaks to Adam’s father and cousin, who allege Adam was forced to drink a bottle of whiskey the night before he died. Source
Watch Live: FBI director testifies on Capitol attack
Wray’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee is his first since the January 6 riots. Source
Romney “doing better” after fall knocked him unconscious
The Utah Republican said he was in Boston with his grandchildren when the incident occurred. Source
Eye Opener: CDC urges states to keep up COVID-19 restrictions
Despite three vaccines now in play, the CDC is warning the coronavirus pandemic is far from over and urging states to not lift pandemic restrictions. Also, a third woman has accused New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of unwanted advances. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
WHO: Hydroxychloroquine should not be used to prevent COVID
A panel of World Health Organization experts said the drug may even increase the risk of adverse effects. Source