A Facebook message that sparked hope

Steve Hartman visited Africa to investigate the story of how a suspicious Facebook message actually led to a friendship, and a publishing business that is investing in an impoverished community in Liberia.

• Apr 22, 2018
• 07:41

A history lesson

Ten-year-old Sarah Haycox says she was just walking through a park in Shoreline, Wash., about a year ago when she came across a plaque paying tribute to Edwin T. Pratt, who died in 1969 at age 39. She assigned herself the task of finding out who Pratt was, and her investigation led to a pretty impressive history lesson for her community. Steve Hartman reports.

• Jun 17, 2018
• 02:52

Thanks for the help of a loving neighbor

For many people flooded out of their homes in and around Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the most welcoming port in the storm has been a total stranger. Jaret Hucks, who owns the Midtown Inn and Cottages, has given away almost a thousand free nights to this community's poorest and most vulnerable evacuees. Steve Hartman revisits the story he first reported earlier this fall, and about a new flood that followed.

• Nov 25, 2018
• 02:13

Going it alone

According to a recent study, nearly half of Americans now say they sometimes or always feel alone, and one in five says they rarely or never feel close to anyone. And researchers say that the more social media we use, the lonelier we are likely to be. Susan Spencer talks with John Francis (a man who talked to no one for 17 years), and with doctors who say loneliness can lead to increased mortality equal to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. She also meets with the founder of the "Sidewalk Talk" community listening project, where people are invited to speak out to perfect strangers.

• Feb 10, 2019
• 08:43

A sign of the times

On Islington Road in Newton, Mass., lives two-year-old Samantha Savitz, who is deaf, but boy, does she love to talk to anyone who knows sign language. And if someone doesn't, that makes Sam just a little sad. Which led her neighbors to undertake what can only be described as a most generous community project: hiring an instructor, and fully immersing themselves in an American Sign Language class. Steve Hartman reports.

• Feb 17, 2019
• 02:43

Venice

In 1980, the sights and sounds in Venice Beach, California, were a celebration of sex, exhibitionism, and self-promotion. Morley Safer walked the boardwalk and found a metaphor for America in the parade of short shorts and roller skates.

• Sep 21, 1980
• 11:02

In China, an electric car lifestyle

A social community and private clubhouse, Chinese automaker Nio wants to do more than sell cars. It wants to become a status symbol.

• Feb 24, 2019
• 03:51

How frequent flyer miles helped LGBT people

The founder of travel website The Points Guy explains how donated airline miles helped LGBT Chechnyans escape persecution and violence.

• May 19, 2019
• 02:56

"60 Minutes" reports on The Rainbow Railroad

The organization has helped 600 LGBT individuals leave 22 hostile countries. "60 Minutes" reports, Sunday

• May 17, 2019
• 00:29

Gay man who fled torture told his story

When Amin Dzhabrailov first spoke to 60 Minutes, he asked to remain anonymous. Now, he said he is ready to put a face and name to his story of torture

• Oct 11, 2019
• 04:47

Reporter's Notebook: Importance of community

As traditional support networks fade, new grads are feeling more isolated than ever. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson gives his take on the importance of human connection in an increasingly isolated world.

• May 1, 2025
• 02:07

Eye on America: Chef's nutritious workshops

In Illinois, we meet a chef whose hands-on workshops teach kids and families how to boost nutrition at home. And in California, we examine the increasing number of families who are juggling raising kids while caring for their aging parents. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.

• Nov 16, 2024
• 21:24

Eye on America: Protecting Jamestown and more

We travel to endangered Jamestown, Virginia, to see one community's effort to save it from rising sea levels. And we meet up with comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, who's sharing laughs and advice with first-time parents. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.

• Dec 19, 2022
• 22:15

Eye on America: A labor shortage and more

We visit a New York City construction site where women are filling in the gaps of a labor shortage. And we see first-hand how scientists in California and Utah are using beavers to help create wetlands in a dry zone. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.

• Sep 26, 2022
• 22:03

Eye on America: Gun violence prevention and more

We meet a pastor in Philadelphia leading his neighbors in an effort to reduce gun violence, and visit a lab in California growing a material making an impact on fashion and the environment. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.

• Aug 8, 2022
• 23:09

Eye on America: "Faces of COVID" and more

We take you coast to coast, sharing stories of unity and innovation bringing our nation together. We meet one man who started an online community memorializing thousands of COVID victims. And then we introduce you to the nationwide initiative helping the beauty industry go green. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America."

• Jun 6, 2022
• 23:05

Eye on America: Tiny homes for vets, and more

From fighting to end veteran homelessness to saving our nation's majestic birds, we travel across the nation to meet the people stepping up and making an impact on their communities. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.

• Mar 28, 2022
• 22:19

Eye on America: School safety, and more

We go inside one New Jersey school that's raising the bar to keep children safe. And a look back on history, we meet with a civil rights activist reflecting on a famous sit-in in Mississippi. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.

• Jul 4, 2022
• 22:14

How a thriving Black Miami community was erased overnight

Nearly 80 years later, descendants of the Railroad Shop Colored Addition say their families were never compensated by the City of Miami.

• Feb 13, 2025

Teen caught graffitiing finds unexpected support from Sioux Falls mayor

Jaden Brunz, an 18-year-old artist, turned a risky graffiti project into a promising opportunity with the help of Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken.

• Jan 27, 2025

SAME Café tackles food insecurity

SAME Café in Toledo, Ohio, is addressing food insecurity by offering meals in exchange for volunteer work, donations or fresh produce. The café's model, founded by Brad Reubendale, prioritizes dignity and community.

• Jan 15, 2025
• 04:45

Texas school custodian surprised with new car

Students and parents at Amy Parks Elementary School near Dallas came together to give their school custodian a new set of wheels after his car was recently stolen and wrecked.

• Dec 19, 2024
• 00:57

Inkster pastor working to find home for a family this holiday

A pastor at a church in Inkster hopes that with the community's help, he can provide the ultimate Christmas miracle for a local family in need.

• Dec 12, 2024

Megachurch pastor T.D. Jakes talks after "life-threatening" incident

Dallas megachurch pastor T.D. Jakes is expressing gratitude for the love and support he's received.

• Dec 3, 2024

Texas megachurch pastor T.D. Jakes suffers health incident after sermon

The Potter's House Church said in a statement that Bishop T.D. Jakes is stable and under the care of healthcare professionals.

• Nov 27, 2024

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