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.
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
In many key states in the 2024 election, it may take a while to know who has won — and much longer to get official, certified results.
Election results that look like victory for one candidate at 10 p.m. could shift the other way at 11:30 p.m., or even later. And it may take days to find out who won.
A hurricane warning is in effect for the Cayman Islands and a hurricane watch for parts of Cuba as Tropical Storm Rafael churns toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza.
Harris and Trump both have proposed historically large tax overhauls. Here's what to know.
Skyler Philippi, 24, has been charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.
Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, in the 2024 presidential election.
Former President Donald Trump has mischaracterized investigations into a number of voter registration applications in Pennsylvania.
Here's how former presidents stack up against each other in terms of their peak wealth.
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, in the 2024 presidential election.
Home Depot co-founder Bernard "Bernie" Marcus helped launch the home improvement chain in 1978.
Harris and Trump both have proposed historically large tax overhauls. Here's what to know.
Here's how former presidents stack up against each other in terms of their peak wealth.
Home Depot co-founder Bernard "Bernie" Marcus helped launch the home improvement chain in 1978.
Harris and Trump both have proposed historically large tax overhauls. Here's what to know.
Congress has control over its own members' salary, but has kept their pay frozen for 15 years.
From Krispy Kreme doughnuts to Johnny Rickets' shakes, businesses across the country are offering deals to voters.
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
Here's how former presidents stack up against each other in terms of their peak wealth.
Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, in the 2024 presidential election.
Harris and Trump both have proposed historically large tax overhauls. Here's what to know.
Congress has control over its own members' salary, but has kept their pay frozen for 15 years.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on fluoride are prompting questions about its safety in drinking water. Here's what to know.
As tensions mount on Election Day 2024, here are some last-minute tips to ease stress and anxiety, according to experts.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.
Experts say Southwest District Health in Idaho is the first public health department in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines.
The teenagers involved were on their way to secondary school, police sources said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza.
"There is no food or drink," one north Gaza resident fleeing from Israel's devastating offensive said. "Hunger has killed us."
See how one of the 15 finalists for Prince William's 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards is already helping people live their dreams.
A local Peruvian soccer match was called off due to weather, but as players left the field, lighting struck, killing one man and wounding five others.
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
Producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at age 91. In this "Sunday Morning" report that originally aired on March 9, 2008, correspondent John Blackstone talked with the impresario about his indelible mark on contemporary music - from being hired by Lionel Hampton at age 15, to his collaborations with icons like Frank Sinatra, to spotting the untapped potential of a young Michael Jackson.
Actor Cole Hauser joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the return of the hit series "Yellowstone," the Dutton family's fight to protect their land, and his role as Rip Wheeler.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
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.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
The teenagers involved were on their way to secondary school, police sources said.
Skyler Philippi, 24, has been charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.
Colombia's foreign ministry said that all of the victims were migrants who had been "caught in the crossfire."
A Kenyan man was convicted Monday of plotting a 9/11-style attack on a U.S. building on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab.
The attackers shot a man recovering from a gunshot wound more than 10 times, then killed officers who tried to stop them, officials said.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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?
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.
Some battleground states may not have their final election results until after Election Day 2024. Tom LoBianco, a national politics reporter and co-founder of 24sight News, joins CBS News with more on counting methods in several key states.
The campaigns for Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have positive feelings about Election Day 2024. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen and senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang break down the campaign reactions.
At least two polling sites in Fulton County, Georgia, were briefly evacuated after apparent bomb threats were made, officials confirmed. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports on what's known about the threats and how voting is going in the key battleground state on Election Day 2024.
Former President Donald Trump repeated debunked claims that paper ballots are better than voting machines for accuracy and speed. Trump made the latest comments while visiting campaign staff in Florida on Election Day.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, as Israel's conflicts in the Middle East grow. Netanyahu said there was a "crisis of trust" between him and Gallant. CBS News' Holly Williams has the latest.