Hundreds gathered in Tulsa, Oklahoma to commemorate 100 years since the destruction of a thriving black community once known as “Black Wall Street.” This comes as President Biden prepares to announce measures to narrow the racial wealth gap in cities like Tulsa. CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN to discuss what similarities he sees between what happened then and the racial violence occurring in the U.S. today. Source
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Chasten Buttigieg opens up about life on campaign trail and his memoir
Growing up gay in the Midwest and life on the campaign trail are some of the topics Chasten Buttigieg, husband of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, covers in his book. “I Have Something to Tell You: A Memoir,” published by ViacomCBS’ Simon and Schuster, is out in paperback with a new preface at the beginning of Pride Month. Chasten Buttigieg spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the book. Source
Krispy Kreme reports sweet bounce in sales before planned IPO
Doughnut chain’s return to public markets would come five years after being taken private after a bankruptcy filing. Source
Moderna seeks full FDA approval for its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna is the second COVID-19 vaccine maker to seek full approval, following Pfizer and German partner BioNTech. Source
Texas governor vows to defund legislature after voting bill fails
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he would suspend pay after Democrats walked out of session to block passage of a voting restrictions bill. Source
Michael Flynn appears to endorse Myanmar-style coup in U.S.
Michael Flynn, who served as national security adviser for President Trump, appeared to endorse a Myanmar-style coup in the U.S. at the “For God & Country Patriot Roundup” conference in Dallas. The event hosted droves of political conspiracy theorists and QAnon supporters. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joined “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
First openly gay attorney general hopeful for a future of greater equality
“We are on a path towards greater equality,” Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey told CBSN. “We will get there someday.” Source
Dick Van Dyke on his legendary career, Kennedy Center Honor
Van Dyke found success with his own brand of singing, dancing and physical comedy — and as he tells “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason he isn’t done moving yet. Source
Fallen U.S. Capitol Police officer’s mother and partner call for January 6 commission
The mother and partner of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick told CBS News they’re going to keep pushing for the creation of a commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with them, and she joined “CBSN AM” to talk about the discussion. Source
Remembering the sacrifices of AAPI families this AAPI Heritage Month
May is AAPI Heritage Month – a time for celebrating the diverse histories and cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Amid this challenging year, Asian Americans reflect on the sacrifices their families had to make building their lives in America. Source