As the nation reflects on and celebrates Black history this month, there’s a growing debate over exactly how to teach Black history in American schools. Mary Frances Berry, a Geraldine Segal professor of American Social Thought and History at the University of Pennsylvania, joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss what works with the current school curriculums on Black history, and where improvements can be made. Source
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Over 235 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged more than 235 people for their alleged roles in the riot. Source
Texas inmates face frigid temperatures during weather crisis
“The toilet and water had been off for 24 hours. The sinks are dirty. It’s just nasty. It’s just not right — it’s like we’re not even human,” one inmate told CBS News. Source
Watch Live: Texas officials give update as state grapples with water crisis
As of Saturday morning, the storm had been linked to at least 27 deaths in the state. Source
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Supplies needed in Texas after deadly winter storm; Singer Ani DiFranco on career, new album “Revolutionary Love” Source
Northrop Grumman launches cargo ship to space station
The Cygnus cargo ship is loaded with more than 8,000 pounds of supplies and equipment. Source
Biden declares major disaster in Texas in aftermath of winter storm
The declaration will allocate federal funding to help create temporary housing, repair homes and cover uninsured property losses for individuals in 77 Texas counties. Source
Florida Governor faces critiscm over COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Manatee County Commissioner Misty Servia said a deal bypassed county protocol, allowing a select group of residents to go the front of the vaccine line. Source
Singer Ani DiFranco on career, new album “Revolutionary Love”
It’s easy to call Ani DiFranco a folk singer. But the Buffalo, New York, born singer-songwriter has never been constrained by one genre. Her new album “Revolutionary Love,” is heavily influenced by jazz. Critics are calling it “searing” and “hopeful.” DiFranco sat down with Jeff Glor at New York’s legendary Irving Plaza to talk about the album and her career. Source
U.S. deports 95-year-old who was a Nazi concentration camp guard
95-year-old Friedrich Karl Berger guarded prisoners at a Neuengamme sub-camp near Meppen, Germany during the Holocaust, and continues to receive German pension for his “wartime service.” Source