Oak Park school among first to teach AP African American Studies class
Oak Park and River Forest High School was the first in the state to offer a new Advanced Placement African American Studies course.
Black Voices
Chester County teacher dresses up as historical figures for Black History Month
Tamika Burton is making it a point to teach her students at Collegium Charter School about Black history, but it's not your usual lesson.
Author documenting Roxbury's history creates Black veterans calendar
Haywood Fennell is documenting Black history in Roxbury and he's created a calendar to honor Black veterans for their service
Maryland Zoo honors zoology trailblazer Mary Wilson with scholarship program
Mary Wilson worked at the Maryland Zoo for 38 years was one of the few people of color working in zoology and now her legacy lives on through this scholar program.
Milton "Butterball" Smith: A beloved voice from Miami's Black history
Milton "Butterball" Smith was one of the pioneers of Miami's Black radio
Carlos DeFord Bailey continues family's legacy of shining shoes, making music
DeFord Bailey made history as the Grand Ole Opry's first Black performer and country music's first Black star. Now, his grandson is looking to chase the same fame.
Data shows strokes are more common in African Americans
The American Stroke Association shows strokes are more common in Black Americans than any other racial group in the U.S.
Black-owned coffee shop in Baltimore serves up cultural experience with each sip
Black Acres Roastery is serving up more than just coffee.
1850s Casseday Mansion in Joliet being turned into Black history museum
Luther Johnson is working to turn a 173-year-old limestone house into a museum dedicated to teaching about the role Black people have played in American military conflicts.
Stage adaptation of Prince's "Purple Rain" to debut in Minneapolis next year
Prince's "Purple Rain" stage adaptation will make its debut in the late musician's hometown of Minneapolis before heading to Broadway.
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Trymaine Lee's new book confronts violence
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Trymaine Lee joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss his book "A Thousand Ways to Die: The True Cost of Violence on Black Life," which explores the history of African Americans and guns, his reporting on gun violence, and his personal journey.
Lilly Singh on big-screen debut
Lilly Singh joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new comedy "Doin' It," which she co-wrote and produced. Singh stars as Maya, a 30-year-old Indian-American software engineer who unexpectedly becomes a high school sex education teacher.
Sally Mann on creativity and new memoir
Renowned photographer Sally Mann joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her memoir "Art Work," which chronicles the struggles, heartbreaks and triumphs of her creative journey. Mann, known for her evocative family portraits and Southern landscapes, reflects on passion, loss and the drive to keep making art.
Emma Heming Willis talks new book
Emma Heming Willis joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path," sharing her family's experience caring for Bruce Willis after his diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia.
Justice Sotomayor says power of change lies with the people
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said that real change comes from the people, not the courts and urges Americans to read full opinions.
Oprah Winfrey reveals new book club pick
Oprah Winfrey announces her latest book club selection "All the Way to the River" by Elizabeth Gilbert on "CBS Mornings." The memoir tells Gilbert's love story with Rayya Elias and the challenges they faced through addiction, illness, and loss.
Justice Sotomayor on her new children's book
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new children's book "Just Shine!: How to Be a Better You." The book is inspired by her mother Celina and features an audiobook narrated by Gloria Estefan.
Never Too Late: TV anchor tests acting skills
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Never Too Late," CBS News Bay Area anchor Anne Makovec got a chance to become part of a CBS soap opera, fulfilling a lifelong passion.
Tennis star Taylor Townsend on how this U.S. Open changed her
Two-time doubles Grand Slam champion Taylor Townsend spoke to "CBS Mornings" about finding her love for tennis again and how this U.S. Open changed her on a personal level.
Taylor Townsend on how U.S. Open changed her
Taylor Townsend achieved her best singles performance since 2019 at the U.S. Open, reaching the fourth round and was the runner-up at this year's women's double tournament. Townsend, a two-time doubles Grand Slam champion, speaks to "CBS Mornings" about how her son motivates her and why this U.S. Open changed her.