The ongoing social unrest over police brutality has underscored other injustices, like environmental racism. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli speaks with a resident of Cancer Alley — home to more than 150 chemical plants — about his fight for unpolluted air. and Peggy Shepard, the founder of WE ACT for Environmental Justice, joins CBSN to discuss why President Trump’s decision to roll back parts of NEPA could be detrimental to some communities of color. Source
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Berkshires-inspired cookbook celebrates farm-to-table eating
A new cookbook, years in the making, is celebrating a treasured American community in the Northeast. The Berkshires in Massachusetts have long been a cultural and summer vacation destination, and has recently been highlighted as a top farm-to-table destination. However, the farmers and cooks who live there year-round haven’t always gotten their due. Jeff Glor takes a look at how “The Berkshires Farm Table” cookbook aims to change that, one recipe at a time. Source
Black Lives Matter mural outside Trump Tower vandalized for second time
Video caught two women splattering blue paint on the new mural, which has been targeted twice this week. Source
Over 3.6 million confirmed coronavirus cases in U.S. as face mask battles continue
More than 71,000 new coronavirus cases were reported in the U.S. Friday, bringing the total number of infections to more than 3.6 million. The White House coronavirus task force has a graphic that designates 18 states as “red zones,” and recommends that red zone counties require masks. Michael George looks at the state of the pandemic in the U.S., including some of the hardest-hit areas. Source
Saturday Sessions: Rufus Wainwright performs “Devils And Angels (Hatred)”
Canadian-American artist Rufus Wainwright has written and performed on nine albums, and his career has been nothing if not eclectic. Released just this month, “Unfollow the Rules” is the singer-songwriter’s first pop music album in eight years. He joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Devils And Angels (Hatred).” Source
Saturday Sessions: Rufus Wainwright performs “Unfollow The Rules”
Canadian-American artist Rufus Wainwright has written and performed on nine albums, and his career has been nothing if not eclectic. Released just this month, “Unfollow the Rules” is the singer-songwriter’s first pop music album in eight years. He joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Unfollow The Rules.” Source
Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis dead at 80
Longtime congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis has passed away at the age of 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Nikole Killion looks at the life and legacy of the youngest leader of the civil rights movement. Source
Captain Tom Moore knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in rare public ceremony
Captain Tom Moore is now Sir Tom. The 100-year-old WWII veteran was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II after his extraordinary efforts raising money for the U.K.’s coronavirus effort. Imtiaz Tyab reports from outside Windsor Castle. Source
How sports institutions have overhauled their images in the past
The Washington, D.C., NFL team formerly known as the “Redskins” is undergoing a public overhaul after back-to-back controversies. However, name and logo changes have happened before in the sports world, and Dana Jacobson speaks to the man whose company helped some of them happen. Source
Tributes pour in for civil rights icon John Lewis
Lewis, a Georgia congressman, died Friday at 80. Source