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From 2013: “Star Trek”‘s George Takei: A sci-fi icon

George Takei became a star voyaging through the galaxy on board the Starship Enterprise. But the actor and activist’s journey began at an Arkansas internment camp at the dawn of WWII. He described his life’s journey to Michelle Miller. Originally broadcast August 4, 2013. Source

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U.K. lawmaker suspended after forcibly removing Greenpeace protester from gala

A U.K. lawmaker has been suspended after he was recorded grabbing a female Greenpeace activist at a dinner. Foreign Office Minister Mark Field has apologized for his behavior, but government officials, including Prime Minister Theresa May, said they found the incident “very concerning.” BBC News correspondent Richard Galpin reports. Source

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George Takei on World War II internment camps

From a 2013 “Sunday Morning” interview, actor and activist George Takei revisited the site of the Rohwer, Arkansas internment camp where, at age five, he and his family were relocated with other Japanese-Americans at the start of World War II. Source

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Exploring the intricacies of gender identification

Awareness about gender identification has grown among people outside of the LGBT community. Recently an increasing number of celebrities have come forward and identified themselves as gender fluid or non-binary. CBSN Originals senior producer Christina Capatides joins us to discuss the CBSN Originals documentary, “Gender – The Space Between.” Source

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