Bank of America is pledging to address racial and economic inequities by committing $25 million to assist “up-skilling and reskilling” for Black and Hispanic-Latino students. Ebony Thomas, the bank’s environmental, social and governance strategy executive, joined CBSN to discuss why investing in communities of color is valuable. Source

CBSN Originals producer Elaisha Stokes joined CBSN to discuss the latest CBSN Originals’ documentary,”Reverb | A City Under Surveillance.” Source

“It is important to remember again that when the vaccine becomes available, it will not be a cure — certainly not an immediate cure or end — to the coronavirus pandemic,” said Dr. Rachel Levine. Source

The New York Philharmonic recently performed a world premiere of a piece by a new composer, Grace Moore – a Brooklyn 7th grader who is just 12 years old. Moore composed the piece for the world-renowned symphony orchestra as part of it’s Very Young Composers program, which teaches children how to create music. Introducing young, new composers is not the only way the Philharmonic is diversifying this year. Source

Morgan Robinson died by suicide after she was allegedly sexually assaulted a second time while serving in the military. Source

President-elect Joe Biden has said he would move to protect from oil and gas drilling in the area. Source

The CDC’s updated guidance​ says the safest way to celebrate is “at home with the people you live with.” Source

Public schools in New York City have gone back to all-remote learning. The decision comes as a new report from the U.N. Children’s Fund warns of a “lost generation” as more than 570 million students across the globe see their classroom learning impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Dara Kass, a Yahoo News medical contributor and an ER doctor, joined CBSN to discuss what New York City and states across the country should be doing to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. Source

Daniel, who played at Dickson County High School and the University of Tennessee, punted in the team’s game against the Colts last Thursday. Daniel appeared in 18 games with the Texans from 2018 to 2019. Source

Enrollment data from 78 of the country’s largest school districts found at least 240,00 students were unaccounted for as school began during the pandemic. See the full story, Sunday on 60 Minutes. Source