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10 years of the BLM movement

Black Lives Matter is renewing its calls to defund the police as the organization marks a major milestone. Activists founded the global movement 10 years ago this week after the acquittal of the man who fatally shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. DeRay Mckesson joined CBS News to talk about the movement. Mckesson is the co-founder and executive director of Campaign Zero, an organization that advances efforts supporting communities to redefine public safety in ways not involving police.

Jul 14, 2023
03:40

Fat Joe remembers Trayvon Martin

Grammy-nominated recording artist Fat Joe remembers how the death of Trayvon Martin galvanized the Black Lives Matter movement and motivated him to be more active and speak out on social justice — both locally and nationally.

Feb 28, 2022
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Trayvon Martin: 10 Years Later

Ten years later, Trayvon Martin's death is still igniting a movement and demands for justice. CBS Reports speaks to Martin's mother, Sybrina Fulton, thought leaders and activists about Martin's life, the acquittal of George Zimmerman and how the Black Lives Matter movement has evolved in the special "Trayvon Martin: 10 Years Later."

Feb 26, 2022
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Trayvon Martin shooting: A timeline of events

Saturday marks 10 years since Trayvon Martin was killed. Here is a look back at the timeline of events that sent shockwaves through America.

Feb 26, 2022
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A decade since Trayvon Martin's death

Saturday marks the 10th anniversary of Trayvon Martin's death. Family members, activists and others reflect Martin’s death and his impact in the one-hour CBS Reports special "Trayvon Martin: 10 Years Later," streaming on February 26, at 8 p.m. ET on the CBS News app. Mark Strassmann has a preview.

Feb 26, 2022
05:57

Trayvon Martin's mother on grief 10 years later

Saturday marks 10 years since Trayvon Martin was shot and killed after stopping at a store to buy Skittles and juice. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King sat down with his mother to talk about her loss and pain.

Feb 25, 2022
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Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing On Stand Your Ground Laws

Trayvon Martin's mother on finding power through her pain: "He made me strong"

Sybrina Fulton and other women who have lost children and family members to senseless violence have helped empower each other.

Feb 25, 2022

A preview of "Trayvon Martin: 10 Years Later"

Gayle King shares an excerpt from her upcoming CBS Reports one-hour special, "Trayvon Martin: 10 Years Later." In this preview clip, Gayle interviews Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon Martin's mom. Moments from the annual Peace Walk and Peace Talk in Trayvon's honor, and a conversation with some other mother's of the movement, who have lost their children to police or gun violence are also shown. CBS News Streaming Network and The Smithsonian Channel™ will present the special on Saturday, February 26 at 8 p.m. ET. BET will air the special Monday, February 28 at 8 p.m. ET, and afterward, it will stream on Paramount+.

Feb 25, 2022
05:45

Preview: "Trayvon Martin: 10 Years Later"

Family members, thought leaders, social activists and others reflect on the fatal 2012 shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in the one-hour CBS Reports special "Trayvon Martin: 10 Years Later," streaming on Saturday, February 26 at 8 p.m. ET on the CBS News app.

Feb 24, 2022
00:29

Fat Joe says Trayvon Martin was "the martyr for change"

Fat Joe recalls how communities "bonded together" after Trayvon Martin's death, sparking a massive movement.

Feb 23, 2022

Fat Joe reflects on Trayvon Martin’s death

Grammy-nominated recording artist Fat Joe reflects on Trayvon Martin’s death and how it's continuing to inspire a fight for justice a decade later in the CBS Reports special “Trayvon Martin: 10 Years Later,” airing on Saturday, February 26 at 8 p.m. ET on the CBS News app.

Feb 23, 2022
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The death of Trayvon Martin, and the birth of a movement

New York Times columnist Charles Blow reflects on the 2012 killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, and how – like the 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till – it inspired protest movements led by mothers with tears on their cheeks but steel in their spines.

Feb 20, 2022
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Evolution of the Black Lives Matter movement

It has been nearly 10 years since Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in Florida, igniting protests and the birth of the Black Lives Matter movement. Lindsay Peoples Wagner, editor-in-chief of The Cut, joined CBS News to discuss her publication's recent project reflecting on the impact 10 years later.

Feb 1, 2022
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Alicia Garza on the origin of Black Lives Matter

Oakland-based activist Alicia Garza coined the phrase "Black Lives Matter" in 2013, the day George Zimmerman was found not guilty of murdering 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Soon a hashtag was created, and a movement was born. Garza talks with journalist Mark Whitaker about her new book, "The Purpose of Power," and her education in activism; the inequities of America's criminal justice system; and why social change is built not on social media hashtags but on people.

Oct 18, 2020
06:36

Street to be renamed after Trayvon Martin

County commissioners said they recognize "all that his legacy could have been, and would like to honor the life and memory of Trayvon Benjamin Martin."

Oct 12, 2020

Tennis star moved by messages from Arbery and Martin families

"I tried to hold it in on set but after watching these back I cried so much. The strength and the character both of these parents have is beyond me," Osaka said.

Sep 9, 2020

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The Art of Protest

From murals to portraits to photographs, a new wave of protest art is emerging across the country. Anthony Mason spoke to artists Nikkolas Smith and Georgie Nakima who are trying to awaken the social consciousness and seek solidarity through creativity.

Sep 3, 2020
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Trayvon Martin's mom is "officially qualified" in run for office

Since her son's death, Sybrina Fulton has become one of the nation's prominent voices against gun violence.

Jun 12, 2020

Third Week Of George Zimmerman Trial Continues

George Zimmerman sues Buttigieg and Warren for defamation

Zimmerman accused the candidates of "maliciously publishing false and misleading" tweets about his shooting of Trayvon Martin to "garner votes in the black community."

Feb 19, 2020

Attorneys discuss civil rights fight, from Rosa Parks to Trayvon Martin

Fred Gray and Benjamin Crump were brought together at the Tuskegee History Center in Alabama to talk about their life's work and what it took to pave the way for countless others.

Feb 12, 2020

George Zimmerman, the acquitted shooter in the death of Trayvon Martin, faces a Seminole circuit judge Nov. 19, 2013, in Sanford, Florida.

George Zimmerman suing Trayvon Martin's family for $100 million

Zimmerman, the Florida man acquitted in Martin's 2012 shooting death, claims that the case relied on false evidence and "malicious prosecution."

Dec 4, 2019

Black mothers turn their grief into governance

With Rep. Lucy McBath, it's clear: Public service began with her private anguish

Jun 24, 2019

Valedictorian says mic was cut when speaking on police brutality

High school student Rooha Haghar tweeted: "our principal signaled for my mic to be turned off as soon as i said 'trayvon martin and tamir rice' and played it off as a technical difficulty. pathetic."

Jun 6, 2019

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Trayvon Martin's mother to run for office

The mother of Trayvon Martin says she is running for Miami-Dade County Commissioner. Sybrina Fulton will launch her campaign for the District 1 seat Monday afternoon. Fulton says since her son's death, she has advocated to make South Florida communities safer. She also co-founded the Miami Gardens-based Trayvon Martin Foundation following her son's deadly encounter with George Zimmerman in 2012.

May 19, 2019
00:36

Trayvon Martin's mother plans to run for office in Miami

Sybrina Fulton will launch her campaign for Miami-Dade County Commissioner on Monday and is advocating to make South Florida communities safer

May 19, 2019

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The presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is down to its final hours before Election Day 2024.

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Music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.

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Ex-officer found guilty in shooting death of Black man who was holding keys

A former police officer who shot and killed Andre Hill has been found guilty in the shooting.

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Spain's flooding nightmare goes on as heavy rain hits Barcelona

The flash flood-inducing rains that killed more than 210 people in Spain's Valencia region have moved north, snarling air and rail traffic in Barcelona.

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Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean, expected to further strengthen

A hurricane warning is in effect for the Cayman Islands and a hurricane watch was issued for parts of Cuba. Jamaica is under a tropical storm watch as Tropical Storm Rafael churns north.

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As a mom of 2 on the campaign trail, I think about elections differently now

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Can you register to vote on Election Day? Maps show state-by-state rules

In some states, voter registration deadlines have already passed, but nearly half the states allow same-day registration on Election Day for those who still want to register and vote.

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Ex-officer found guilty in shooting death of Black man who was holding keys

A former police officer in Columbus, Ohio, who shot and killed Andre Hill has been found guilty in the shooting.

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Elon Musk's $1 million voter sweepstakes may continue, Pa. judge says

A judge in Pennsylvania ruled Elon Musk's PAC's $1 million voter sweepstakes can continue through Tuesday's election.

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New York City marathon top winners will each earn six figures for outpacing their competitors in the race Sunday.

Nov 3

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TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy, as sit-down chain restaurants face challenges

TGI Fridays Executive Chairman Rohit Manocha said "COVID-19 and capital structure" were the primary drivers of the chain's financial challenges.

Nov 2

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Do you need photo ID to vote for the 2024 election?

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As a mom of 2 on the campaign trail, I think about elections differently now

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In some states, voter registration deadlines have already passed, but nearly half the states allow same-day registration on Election Day for those who still want to register and vote.

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What to know about fluoride in water following RFK Jr.'s health claims

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"Dawson's Creek" alum James Van Der Beek announces cancer diagnosis

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."

Nov 3

How people in recovery hope to change the political landscape

Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.

Nov 3

Idaho public health department restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines

Experts say Southwest District Health in Idaho is the first public health department in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines.

Nov 2

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Gunmen storm hospital, kill patient and 2 police officers

The attackers shot a man recovering from a gunshot wound more than 10 times, then killed officers who tried to stop them, officials said.

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Death toll rises to 10 after volcanic eruption on Indonesia's Flores island

Volcano eruption burns homes, killing at least 10 on Indonesian island

Indonesian volcano Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of the "husband and wife mountains" on Flores island, erupts, covering villages in thick ash and hot embers.

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Iran reportedly arrests female university student who stripped in protest

Amnesty International calls on Iran to free woman said to have been "violently arrested after she removed her clothes in protest" of harassment by authorities.

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Top climber dies in fall on Nepal peak after making historic ascent

"I rappelled down to him and stayed with him for four hours until his light faded," Ondrej Huserka's climbing partner said in an emotional Facebook post.

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President Biden lauds Moldovan incumbent Maia Sandu's reelection, saying "Russia sought to undermine" the country's democratic institutions for months.

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From the archives: Music legend Quincy Jones

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.

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Music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.

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Nov 3

U.K. prosecutors mull whether to charge Russell Brand over sex assault allegations

In September 2023, British media outlets Channel 4 and the Sunday Times published claims by four women of being sexually assaulted or raped by Russell Brand between 2006 and 2013.

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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.

Nov 1
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In Elon Musk's "election integrity" community on X, false claims proliferate

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.

Nov 2

How AI powered robots are helping small farms

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Mar 28
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Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.

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Oct 29
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Oct 31
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Oct 31
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The Climate Election: Disaster recovery

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.

Oct 30
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Gunmen storm hospital, kill patient and 2 police officers

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A leader of the folk saint cult was gunned down along with another woman and child at an altar to the skeletal figure, authorities said.

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Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.

Nov 3

"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows

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.

Oct 31

Chinese space station gets new crew

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Oct 30
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China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"

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.

Oct 30

SpaceX Dragon crew taken to medical facility

NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.

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