Americans are witnessing a national reckoning about racism, which has permeated all levels of life, producing different standards for whites and people of color. Correspondent Maurice DuBois talks with activists, educators and writers about grappling with the problems of race, white privilege, and the advice parents of African American youths feel they must give to their children to protect them from the police. Source
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Michelle Obama reveals her 3 life lessons for the Class of 2020
The former first lady said “treating people right will never fail you” and urged young people to share their voice with the world. Source
1980 – Ex cop: Milwaukee police covered-up the murder of a black man
In 1980, 60 Minutes correspondent Morley Safer interviewed a former Milwaukee cop who said his partner killed a black man, and then planted a knife on his dead body. Source
Louisiana declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Cristobal nears the Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Cristobal is nearing Louisiana’s Gulf Coast and nearly 9 million people are under tropical storm warnings. A state of emergency has been declared in the state. Cristobal could drop up to a foot of rain. Source
Protests erupt all around the world over the death of George Floyd
Protests against racism and police brutality are not isolated to the United States. George Floyd’s death has struck a chord all around the world. Elizabeth Palmer reports from London. Source
How will the country’s political climate affect the presidential campaign?
A new poll released on Sunday found that 80% of voters believe things are out of control in the U.S. Ed O’Keefe joins CBS Evening News to discuss the effect that the current climate could have on the race to 2020. Source
Protesters take to the streets for 2nd straight weekend after George Floyd’s death
Monday will mark two weeks since George Floyd died at the hands of the police in Minneapolis. His death sparked a nationwide movement against police brutality and racism. Jamie Yuccas has more from Minneapolis. Source
Closing thoughts from protesters on the frontline
At a time that appears to require and demand less talking and more listening, CBS News shines a light to the voices who don’t speak from a desk. Source
2018 – Inside the memorial to victims of lynching
In 2018, 60 Minutes contributor Oprah Winfrey reported from Alabama on a memorial that honors more than 4,000 victims of lynching in America. Source
U.S. airlines hope to revive air travel following pandemic
U.S. airlines are increasing the numbers of flights for July for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source