She’s been compared to some of the greatest singers of our time, and was named Time’s 2019 Entertainer of the Year. Melissa Jefferson, better known as Lizzo, sat down with correspondent Tracy Smith to discuss overcoming bouts of poverty, homelessness, and crippling self-doubt, and how her high school band teacher gave her the focus she needed to make her mark. (Originally broadcast October 3, 2019.) Source
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Regional theatres prepare for re-opening night
For regional theatres, returning from a pandemic shutdown is requiring some big changes – for actors, crew, and audiences. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with the artistic directors of the Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, Mass., and the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in Washington, D.C., and with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Michael R. Jackson, about how they are adjusting to conditions created by COVID-19. Source
Lizzo on the power of words
The 32-year-old singer-rapper-flutist, named Time’s Entertainer of the Year, talks about her continuing battle to overcome self-doubt and body shaming – and to help others do so as well Source
Pothole art
For years artist Jim Bachor has been filling potholes in the streets of Chicago with colorful mosaics – and given how pervasive potholes are, he’s never been at a loss for a canvas for his art. Now, with traffic decreased due to coronavirus, his mosaics are immortalizing holy relics of this time of pandemic, from hand sanitizer to toilet paper. Lee Cowan, who first profiled Bachor for “Sunday Morning” back in 2017, revisits the artist who has definitely earned his street cred. Source
During a pandemic, the play’s still the thing
For regional theatres to reopen will require some big changes – for actors, crew, and the audience – as well as trying out new ideas to maintain the joy of live performance Source
Filling potholes with mosaic art
Chicago artist Jim Bachor has earned his street cred patching up broken pavement with art Source
“Sunday Morning” Full Episode 6/28
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, correspondent Martha Teichner looks at the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Plus: Rita Braver finds out how some regional theatres that are reopening are making big changes to accommodate social distancing; Faith Salie reflects on the “K-word” all too common on social media these days – calling someone a “Karen”; Mo Rocca talks with chef, restaurateur and Food Network host Guy Fieri; Tracy Smith visits with Lizzo, who talks about overcoming bouts of poverty, homelessness, and crippling self-doubt; Lee Cowan checks in with Chicago street artist Jim Bachor, who fills potholes with colorful mosaics; Pauley looks at how deep spring cleaning has swept the country thanks to stay-at-home orders; documentary filmmaker Ken Burns looks at the role that baseball has played in American society, especially in times of crisis; and we present Seth Doane’s award-winning 2019 report about the “Cemetery Angel,” Ruth Coker Burks. Source
4 charged for attempting to tear down Andrew Jackson statue
“These charges should serve as a warning to those who choose to desecrate the statues and monuments that adorn our nation’s capital,” acting U.S. Attorney Michael R. Sherwin said in a statement. Source
CBS Weekend News, June 27, 2020
Texas continues to hit record highs in coronavirus infections; Pasadena Fire Department staffs all-women fire crew for the first time Source
Mississippi lawmakers move forward with efforts to change the state flag
Mississippi lawmakers have taken the first step towards changing the state flag, which currently features the Confederate battle emblem. The House passed a resolution that will allow the legislature to vote on a bill to remove or change the flag. Kate Smith joined CBSN with more on what happens next. Source