Arian Simone reflects on Fearless Fund's legal settlement
Despite agreeing to shut down the Strivers Grant Contest, CEO Arian Simone says the Fearless Fund remains committed to backing women of color with new funding initiatives.
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Fearless Fund settles lawsuit
After a legal battle with the American Alliance for Equal Rights, the Fearless Fund has agreed to end its grant program for Black women. CEO Arian Simone shares the latest developments in her first interview since the settlement.
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Genealogist remembered for work uncovering Black Americans' family histories
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Black enrollment dips at top universities
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Black student enrollment falls at Harvard
Harvard University reported that students identifying as Black made up 14% of this year's freshman class, compared with 18% in 2023. Some other top schools also reported falls in Black student enrollment. The Supreme Court ruled that race-conscious university admissions policies were unconstitutional in 2023. Anemona Hartocollis, a national reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss the change.
Myrlie Evers endorses Kamala Harris
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LL COOL J on surprising VMAs audience with Public Enemy appearance
LL COOL J lit up the VMAs stage, bringing out Chuck D and Flavor Flav for a powerful performance that celebrated hip hop's legacy and debuted new music from "The FORCE."
LL COOL J on rocking the VMAs
LL COOL J joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about how he felt taking the stage at the VMAs to deliver a performance of his classics and debut "Passion" from his new album "The Force."
Civil rights icon endorses Kamala Harris "who follows in our footsteps"
Civil rights activist Myrlie Evers, 91, is publicly speaking out for the first time on the 2024 race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
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