All about "Lift Every Voice and Sing," known as the Black national anthem
As the 2026 Super Bowl began, Coco Jones took the field to sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing," widely known as the Black national anthem. Here's what to know about the song.
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As the 2026 Super Bowl began, Coco Jones took the field to sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing," widely known as the Black national anthem. Here's what to know about the song.
Dr. Hazel Dukes' funeral was held Wednesday in Harlem, a final goodbye for a civil rights icon.
A large crowd is on hand in Harlem to pay tribute to the civil rights icon. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
In a final goodbye for a civil rights icon, Dr. Hazel Dukes' funeral will be held Wednesday in Harlem. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A public viewing for the iconic civil rights leader will be held at 7 p.m. in Harlem, followed by her funeral Wednesday.
Dr. Hazel Dukes, an iconic civil rights leader and president of the NAACP New York State Conference, has died at 92.
Hazel Dukes, a civil rights activist and president of the New York State NAACP, has died, according to a statement.
The NAACP is calling for the removal of the man who runs the New Jersey State Police after the state attorney general released a scathing report about the institution.
The NAACP is calling for the removal of the man who runs the New Jersey State Police after the state attorney general released a scathing report about the institution. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
A federal court has sided with the NAACP in a lawsuit against New York election officials. The Brooklyn branch challenged a state law, which banned groups from providing food and drinks to voters waiting in line.
Dr. Hazel Dukes, 91, is president of the NAACP New York State Conference. Watch her conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
The community elected Rasheen "Roc" Williams to serve among the district's five commissioners.
The 53rd NAACP Image Awards airs Saturday, Feb. 26 on BET, and one hometown hero is being recognized for his work acting in the Showtime series, "The Chi." Actor Alex Hibbert said his New York upbringing helps bring his character to life.
The NAACP is among a group of organizations demanding an apology from the mayor of Yonkers over a remark he made about Congressman Jamaal Bowman on a radio show.
Thanks to a huge community effort, hundreds of families in New Jersey will now have food to put on the table this Thanksgiving.
There's a costume controversy in New Jersey surrounding the Jewish holiday of Purim.
The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation has spent more than two years campaigning for the recognition.
Even when the COVID-19 vaccine is available to the general public, that doesn't mean everyone will be rushing to get it. But a new campaign is trying to change that.
The largest private employer in New York state is pledging to do something to bridge the divide.
CBS & the NAACP announced a multi-year deal to create a variety of content across its television and streaming platforms.
As protests continue in the Tri-State Area and around the country, community leaders are determined to end the cycle of violence and make a solid plan for change.
He will attend the 11th Long Island NAACP Regional Luncheon on Feb. 27 at the Crest Hollow County Club.
The goal is to recruit about 3,000 minority drivers from low-income areas around the New Jersey, including Newark, Paterson and Jersey City.
The Rev. Al Sharpton on Sunday called civil rights activist Julian Bond "a trailblazer for equality and inclusion" and a "champion for human rights."
The woman who resigned as head of a local NAACP branch after her parents said she was white was in New York Tuesday to tell her side of the story.
Manhattanhenge, a phenomenon when the sunset aligns with the New York City street grid, occurs Thursday night for the first time in 2026.
Protests overnight ended with more clashes, pepper spray and arrests as members of Congress describe dire conditions inside Delaney Hall in Newark.
As the World Cup gets closer and closer, nobody is more excited than the staff at Classic Football Shirts New York in Lower Manhattan, a store that literally has something for everyone.
A woman was shot and killed in the University Heights section near Bronx Community College overnight, according to the NYPD.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
Manhattanhenge, a phenomenon when the sunset aligns with the New York City street grid, occurs Thursday night for the first time in 2026.
As the World Cup gets closer and closer, nobody is more excited than the staff at Classic Football Shirts New York in Lower Manhattan, a store that literally has something for everyone.
A woman was shot and killed in the University Heights section near Bronx Community College overnight, according to the NYPD.
A 3-year-old girl was rushed to a local hospital Wednesday after apparently falling from a window at a Queens building.
Happy, a Bronx Zoo elephant who became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case, has been euthanized at age 55, the zoo said Wednesday.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Protests overnight ended with more clashes, pepper spray and arrests as members of Congress describe dire conditions inside Delaney Hall in Newark.
Protesters gathered again Wednesday in front of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark.
After fans reported they may have been misled about where the seats they bought were actually located, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium.
The announcement comes after dozens of New Jersey groups petitioned the governor to issue a ban on artificial intelligence data centers.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
A predatory invasive fish that can survive out of water and even cross the street has been found in a Long Island pond.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Protests overnight ended with more clashes, pepper spray and arrests as members of Congress describe dire conditions inside Delaney Hall in Newark.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
The law, signed Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul, expressly allows police to establish 50-foot security perimeters outside houses of worship where protests are not allowed.
Protesters gathered again Wednesday in front of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
"Romeo and Juliet" is being shown at Central Park starting Friday night through June 28. Free tickets can be attained through a lottery.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
As the World Cup gets closer and closer, nobody is more excited than the staff at Classic Football Shirts New York in Lower Manhattan, a store that literally has something for everyone.
The Mets pieced together a 4-2 victory over the Reds that snapped a five-game losing streak Wednesday night.
The New York Yankees beat Kansas City on Wednesday night to run their winning streak to 14 straight over the Royals.
This weekend, the fastest boats in the world will turn New York Harbor into a racetrack.
President Trump said Wednesday he expects to attend one of the NBA Finals games at Madison Square Garden.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dimitry Popov took the witness stand in his own defense after pleading not guilty to a second degree murder as a hate crime charge.
The Federal Trade Commission, police and banks across the country say getting money back after a wire transfer scam is rare, but one NYPD officer helped make it happen for a Queens woman. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Manhattanhenge, a phenomenon when the sunset aligns with the New York City street grid, occurs Thursday night for the first time in 2026.
Staff at Classic Football Shirts New York in Lower Manhattan is gearing up for the influx of fans buying soccer jerseys ahead of the World Cup. CBS News New York' Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
It's shaping up to be a beautiful day with less humidity, a nice breeze and a mix of sun and clouds across the city. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
