Martin Luther King Jr.'s speechwriter on Jewish & Black communities' alliance
Dr. Clarence Jones says the alliance between the Jewish and Black communities helped transform the nation during the civil rights movement.
Dr. Clarence Jones says the alliance between the Jewish and Black communities helped transform the nation during the civil rights movement.
For 35 years, El Cerrito has hosted a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration that even the pandemic couldn't stop, making it the longest continuously held MLK Day event in California.
Lower Merion students and parents honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy Friday with a day of service at Harriton High School.
Philadelphia and the region are going big on the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service this year - here's what to know about events.
Some 7,000 people turned out 56 years ago this Monday to watch Martin Luther King, Jr. speak on the campus of Sacramento State University. It's a gathering that would go down in history as the only time the civil rights icon spoke on a CSU campus.
Sixty years ago, words from Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech were heard all across America. But before he said them in Washington, he recorded them in Detroit.
Sixty years ago Monday, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the March on Washington and delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech. Tracey Robinson-English, professor with the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, joins CBS News to talk about the speech and what it meant.
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.
Martin Luther King Jr. made his famed "I Have A Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on the afternoon of Aug. 28, 1963.
James Kelsh Jr. still remembers the words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the voice of gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.
On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his historic "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, DC.
This latest biography, drawing upon more than 200 interviews and previously-unseen FBI documents, creates a deeper study of the civil rights leader's upbringing and mission.
King spoke about the difficult days ahead during the civil rights movement – but the "promised land" on the horizon. Nichols' stepfather, Rodney Wells, also spoke about the "fight ahead of us" to achieve justice.
A 22-foot-tall bronze sculpture of arms hugging, inspired by a photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, was unveiled at Boston Common on January 13. But some of the reactions – from the public, comedians, and social media – have been harsh. Correspondent Nancy Giles talks with sculptor Hank Willis Thomas about the response to his public art honoring love.
Rep. Daniel Goldman, Rep. Chris Stewart and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
It was 57 years ago that Martin Luther King Jr. led a massive crowd from Selma to Montgomery as they marched for voting rights. At the end of the march, he delivered a powerful speech on the steps of the state Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama.
Senators will return to Capitol Hill Tuesday to debate a House-passed voting rights bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Martin Luther King III and his family ahead of that debate about their advocacy work and why this issue is so important, and she shared parts of that interview with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers.
Nearly six decades after John Lewis, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, and others fought "Jim Crow" laws that blocked some Americans from the ballot box, leading to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, voting rights are under siege again. Historian and bestselling author Douglas Brinkley talks about recent Republican-led efforts to restrict access to our Constitutionally-guaranteed right to vote, and why access to voting must be preserved.
As the Voting Rights Act turns 56, activists warn that the sanctity of the ballot box is corroding under relentless Republican efforts on the state level. In an op-ed in The Washington Post, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland urged Congress to act to pass new legislation to protect voting rights. CBS News political contributors and analysts Antjuan Seawright and Leslie Sanchez join with their perspectives on the anniversary and the road ahead.
The march takes place 57 years to the day after the first March on Washington, where Martin Luther King delivered his iconic "I Have A Dream" speech. Jeff Pegues reports.
Tens of thousands march on Washington to demand racial justice; Tens of thousands march on Washington to demand racial justice.
History remembers the great men who spoke – but without these women it might never have been possible.
"We're looking at a world where there is so much injustice and brutality and unfairness and bias, and we're saying, damn it, we can't just let this keep going," one 21-year-old said.
Congressman John Lewis is a champion and leading figure of the civil rights movement. He marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and was repeatedly beaten and arrested during nonviolent protests for racial equality. Congressman Lewis joins "CBS This Morning" for his first network TV interview since the protests over the death of George Floyd began, to share his message of hope to protesters.
The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery fought to end segregation and lived to see the election of the country's first black president.
Four Israeli hostages taken 8 months ago by Hamas into Gaza were rescued alive during a raid on the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza, the IDF says.
Over the weekend or on Monday, the defense will reveal whether Hunter Biden will take the stand.
Retired Maj. Gen. William Anders was killed when the plane he was piloting alone plummeted into the waters off the San Juan Islands in Washington state.
A Ukrainian attack Friday on the small town of Sadove in Ukraine's partially occupied Kherson region killed 22 and wounded 15 people, Moscow-backed governor Vladimir Saldo said.
Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019.
The FBI released 475 pages of documents related to the O.J. Simpson investigation for the 1994 double homicides of his former wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
Interest in hybrids is growing, with 31% of consumers considering a hybrid for their next purchase.
Coast Guard officers fired at and sank a speedboat suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, officials said,
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said.
As home prices nationwide continue to climb, the federal government is looking into a recent spike in upfront costs associated with buying a house.
As Kennedy scrambles to gain ballot access in Nevada, some Democratic Party leaders worry he may siphon votes from President Biden in the key battleground state.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
Interest in hybrids is growing, with 31% of consumers considering a hybrid for their next purchase.
As home prices nationwide continue to climb, the federal government is looking into a recent spike in upfront costs associated with buying a house.
Interest in hybrids is growing, with 31% of consumers considering a hybrid for their next purchase.
Kia is advising Telluride owners to park their vehicle outside because of fire concerns with the SUV's power seat controls.
United Airlines is personalizing in-flight marketing as the carrier seeks to cash in on passenger data.
Trader Joe's is seeing mega demand for its mini lines of cooler bags and totes, with the items fetching high prices on resale sites.
As Kennedy scrambles to gain ballot access in Nevada, some Democratic Party leaders worry he may siphon votes from President Biden in the key battleground state.
The announcement comes just one day after international scrutiny over an Israeli airstrike on a school in central Gaza, where thousands of Palestinian civilians had been sheltering.
Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019.
In an interview with ABC News David Muir, Mr. Biden was asked whether he had ruled out a pardon for Hunter Biden, to which Mr. Biden replied, "Yes."
The businessman, Jose Uribe, pleaded guilty to trying to influence the senator by buying his wife a luxury car.
Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said.
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
To help bridge the gap between pregnant women and healthcare, non-profit March of Dimes has rolled out mobile units with ultrasound capabilities.
Proposed state standards to protect indoor workers from extreme heat would extend to schools. The rules come as climate change is bringing more frequent and intense heat waves, causing schools nationwide to cancel instruction.
A Ukrainian attack Friday on the small town of Sadove in Ukraine's partially occupied Kherson region killed 22 and wounded 15 people, Moscow-backed governor Vladimir Saldo said.
Four Israeli hostages taken 8 months ago by Hamas into Gaza were rescued alive during a raid on the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza, the IDF says.
The announcement comes just one day after international scrutiny over an Israeli airstrike on a school in central Gaza, where thousands of Palestinian civilians had been sheltering.
The Danish prime minister was "shocked" by the attack in a Copenhagen square on Friday, her office said.
It's been 80 years since Christian Lamb helped rescue France from Nazi tyranny.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
In his memoir, the actor-producer-director who grew up in Hollywood in a literary family writes of a life of bold-faced celebrity, tragedy, and well-told stories.
Emmy Award-winning actor Sarah Paulson is returning to Broadway after more than a decade, starring as Toni Lafayette in the play "Appropriate."
After more than a decade, Emmy Award-winning actor Sarah Paulson stars as Toni Lafayette in the Broadway play "Appropriate." The Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play has received eight Tony nominations, including "Best Revival of a Play" and "Best Leading Actress in a Play." Paulson and Jacobs-Jenkins join "CBS Mornings."
Just two days before D-Day, U.S. Navy Captain Daniel Gallery and his team captured a Nazi submarine in the eastern Atlantic, uncovering a trove of vital intelligence. Charles Lachman, author of "Codename Nemo: The Hunt for a Nazi U-Boat and the Elusive Enigma Machine" and executive producer of "Inside Edition," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about Operation Nemo and how the course of World War II was changed.
YouTube announced this week it is updating its policy on firearm videos to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching underage users.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping American life, including changing the investment landscape as AI-related stocks are booming. CBS News' John Dickerson examines some of the best performers to explain which industries make up the AI revolution.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The law requires car manufacturers to install rear seat reminder alerts in new passenger cars by 2025. The government is weighing whether to go beyond that mandate to require occupant detection technology.
Many newer vehicles have built-in technology that is meant to remind drivers that a child is in the back seat of a car, which can be deadly on a hot day. But a Louisiana family warns the technology isn't good enough to prevent a tragedy. National consumer correspondent Ash-har Qurairshi reports.
A massive heat dome is currently sulking over California, Texas, and parts of the Southwest. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details from Las Vegas, which broke a daily record at 111 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday.
The "Teen Rex" is one of just four young T. rex fossils that have been found on Earth.
Joro spiders can lay up to 500 eggs in a single sac and can parachute themselves "tens to hundreds of miles" away through the sky. These photos show where they've landed so far.
They're big, they're scary-looking and they float through the air — but Joro spiders are also among the "shyest" spiders researchers have ever found.
"Tornado Alley" used to refer to the central Plains region, but research shows new areas of the Midwest and Southeast now face a greater threat.
The FBI released 475 pages of documents related to the O.J. Simpson investigation for the 1994 double homicides of his former wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
Coast Guard officers fired at and sank a speedboat suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, officials said,
Prosecutors say the suspect in the Gilgo Beach murder investigation, Rex Heuermann, faces two more murder charges. He's now accused of killing six women.
The skeletal remains of Maury-Ange Faith Martinez were found in January, several months after she was reported missing.
The businessman, Jose Uribe, pleaded guilty to trying to influence the senator by buying his wife a luxury car.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space.
Building on lessons learned during three previous test flights, SpaceX set its sights on more lofty goals for a fourth launch of the giant rocket.
Boeing's Starliner capsule finally took off Wednesday after years of delays, with two NASA astronauts on their way to the International Space Station. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains why the launch took so long, and how significant it is.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
In California, we look into efforts to bring homicide charges against fentanyl dealers. Then in Maine, we see how overseas criminal enterprises are profiting off of illicit marijuana production. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
A push to get more electric vehicles on the road comes as a new AAA survey finds 63% of consumers are unlikely to buy an EV for their next car. Ben Tracy shows us that while drivers are putting the brakes on electric vehicles, hybrid sales are in the fast lane.
Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi is often credited with the phrase, "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to meet a sports team that lives by a different standard.
Some of the best tennis players in the world will be squaring off in the French Open finals this weekend. Joshua Robinson, European sports reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss what he's watching for in the men's and women's singles finals.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to hold military exercises in the Caribbean. Russian warships will begin to arrive near Cuba next week. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins to unpack the drills.