50 years after Civil Rights Act, Americans see progress on race
Despite the positive sentiment, most say at least some racial discrimination still exists, a new CBS News poll shows
Despite the positive sentiment, most say at least some racial discrimination still exists, a new CBS News poll shows
Watch excerpts from President Lyndon B. Johnson's televised speech on July 2, 1964, as he signed the landmark Civil Rights Act to address racial discrimination and inequality. "We have come now to a time of testing - we must not fail," he told an audience of lawmakers and civil rights advocates, including the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
"Face the Nation" takes a look back at the push for civil rights and racial justice during the 1950s and 1960s.
60 Minutes takes a look back at a 1963 murder of national importance. Harry Reasoner reports.
Performers and women's rights activists celebrate the 20th anniversary of the World Conference on Women
NYC violence now widely seen as spark of gay rights movement; panelists at commemoration see progress in years since, but also "alarming" backlash
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Even after last year's landmark Supreme Court decision, a patchwork of laws has left married same-sex couples waiting for equal benefits
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Congressional leaders held a ceremony to mark 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act of 1964 and award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King.
The Center for Civil and Human Rights showcases historic civil rights movement and modern human rights struggles
On June 21, 1964, civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney and Michael Schwerner were ambushed and shot dead by the Ku Klux Klan in Mississippi. Their deaths were dramatized in the 1988 film "Mississippi Burning." David Goodman, the brother of Andrew Goodman, reflects on the case that captured the nation's attention.
In an interview conducted during the 1964 Freedom Summer Project, Miss. Gov. Paul Johnson decried participants in the voter registration effort as "professional agitators" and "weirdos" who were misleading people of "good intentions," while law enforcement steeled themselves for the influx of volunteers seeking to register blacks to vote.
What was life like in the predominantly rural Magnolia State, where society was riven by segregation? In this report, first aired on June 25, 1964, CBS News interviewed Senator James Eastland; Aaron Henry, a black businessman and activist in Clarksdale; and Lois Rogers, a mother of five in the town of Cleveland
From 1964: CBS News Looks inside the Mississippi voter registration effort, with activists teaching volunteers how to respond to police beatings and arrest. Anchored by Walter Cronkite.
Andrew Goodman's brother, investigative reporter reflect a half a century after three civil rights workers were murdered by the KKK
On June 21, 1964, three young civil rights workers were murdered by the KKK in a case that rocked the nation
President Obama rallied supporters of gay rights at a fundraiser, speaking of the progress made in advancing equality and stressing the need for more work to be done overseas. Gayle King reports.
A look at some of the key figures in the struggle against segregation
The Dallas Mavericks owner is being blasted by critics for the examples he used to explain his prejudices during an interview with Inc. magazine. CBS News' Vinita Nair reports.
Studies show that even though 60 years have passed since the Supreme Court’s landmark Brown v Board of Education decision, segregation remains widespread in the U.S. One school in New York is trying to buck that trend. Elaine Quijano reports.
New voter ID laws are "a way of restricting a franchise after 50 years of expanding it," Clinton said at an event commemorating the anniversary of the Civil Rights Act
Presidents past and present will be on hand at the LBJ Library in Austin, Texas, to commemorate the singular achievement of the first president from the state. Fifty years ago, Lyndon Baines Johnson used his political skills to push through a civil rights law that would change America forever. Bill Plante reports.
Former President Lyndon Johnson, who signed the act into law in 1964, is viewed more positively than negatively, a new CBS News poll also reveals
Four of the five living U.S. presidents are among those commemorating the 50th anniversary of the landmark law and considering its legacy
The teen's parents alleged in the suit a paraprofessional repeatedly shoved him into a utility closet, hit him, and once photographed him locked in a cage used to store athletic equipment.
There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.
Base officials said a suspect in a dark sedan began shooting at the main entry gate of the facility around 4:30 a.m.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
The large bronze statue of the late civil rights icon leader and Georgia congressman John Lewis replaced a Confederate monument that stood there for more than 110 years.
Deck Brewer was identified as a suspect in connection to Susan Leigh Wolfe's cold case killing in 1980 when she was a nursing student at the University of Texas.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, will look full starting today. Here's what time it will peak and where you should look.
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
The teen's parents alleged in the suit a paraprofessional repeatedly shoved him into a utility closet, hit him, and once photographed him locked in a cage used to store athletic equipment.
There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.
Base officials said a suspect in a dark sedan began shooting at the main entry gate of the facility around 4:30 a.m.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
The large bronze statue of the late civil rights icon leader and Georgia congressman John Lewis replaced a Confederate monument that stood there for more than 110 years.
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
When you call 911, you expect the ambulance to rush you to the hospital - but doing that could actually jeopardize a patient experiencing extreme heat illness. National recommendations call for cooling patients before transporting them, but most states do not require that lifesaving protocol.
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
More than 130 fires have erupted across Turkey in the past week, according to Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate.
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Somerset House said staff and the public were safe and artworks were not in the area of the fire
A Russian missile strike caused a blaze in Ukraine on Saturday as forces in Ukraine pushed into Russia's Kursk border region, injuring two people.
The extraordinary session of the Turkish Grand National Assembly was called to debate the case of Can Atalay, who was elected from prison.
There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Gaslight."
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Home."
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Raze the Bar."
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
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.
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Deck Brewer was identified as a suspect in connection to Susan Leigh Wolfe's cold case killing in 1980 when she was a nursing student at the University of Texas.
A Florida jury has found a woman guilty of manslaughter in a case that drew national protest and put a new spotlight on the state's "Stand Your Ground" law. Susan Lorincz, who is White, now faces up to 30 years in prison for shooting and killing neighbor Ajike Owens, who is Black, through a closed door.
Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Susan Lorincz, 60, faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing for the shooting death of her neighbor, Ajike "A.J." Owens.
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, will look full starting today. Here's what time it will peak and where you should look.
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
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 photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Kamala Harris focuses on economy, unveils policy package in campaign speech; How an Austin restaurant brought Caribbean cuisine to the heart of Texas
Hurricane Ernesto pounds Bermuda, and its effects are being felt up the East Coast. Meanwhile, a woman was arrested for her role in a scheme to steal Graceland and defraud Elvis Presley’s family. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Giant pandas from China make their return to the U.S. – and we have a first look at the bears at the San Diego Zoo. Two high school sweethearts who haven't seen each other in decades reconnect and fall in love all over again. Plus, a former NFL player quits playing football to start a new career helping people.
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Gaslight."
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Home."