On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his epic “I Have a Dream” speech. New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow reflects on the power of the speech, and on King’s evolving views about addressing racism in America. Source
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Nature: Sunflowers in South Dakota
We leave you this Sunday in South Dakota, with some flowers we’re partial to! Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard. Source
Violin virtuoso Augustin Hadelich
A child prodigy who survived a crippling fire at a young age, violinist Augustin Hadelich is a superstar soloist with the globetrotting itinerary and critical acclaim to prove it. Hadelich talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook about his affection for his instrument, and his long road to becoming, at age 39, one of classical music’s most accomplished performers. Source
MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech, 60 years later
On August 28, 1963, a quarter-million people attended the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. On that day Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his epic “I Have a Dream” speech, one of the greatest orations in U.S. history. New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow reflects on the power of the speech, and on King’s evolving views about addressing racism in America. Source
John Stamos on “Full House,” fame and friends
The actor talks about his early wish to become famous, undergoing rehab, and the impact of the death of his friend Bob Saget. Source
F. Murray Abraham: “My work is my salvation”
The Academy Award-winning star of “Amadeus” and the HBO series “The White Lotus” has maintained his six-decade-long career thanks, he says, to possessing both arrogance and humility. Source
F. Murray Abraham, with laughter and tears
F. Murray Abraham, the Academy Award-winning star of “Amadeus,” “Scarface” and the HBO series “The White Lotus,” has maintained his six-decade-long career thanks, he says, to possessing both arrogance and humility. He talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about the high school teacher who believed in him; the story behind his stage name; and how winning an Oscar changed the trajectory of his profession (and not necessarily for the better). Source
Passage: Remembering Bob Barker
The longtime host of “The Price Is Right,” who was also a passionate advocate for animal rights, died Saturday at age 99. Tracy Smith reports. Source
The science and art of lightning
Beautiful and dangerous, lightning bolts are one of nature’s most captivating and misunderstood phenomena. Source
3 killed in racially-motivated shooting at Jacksonville store: “This makes no sense”
The suspect was described as a White man in his early 20s. All the victims were Black, authorities said. Source