Black History is American History: A conversation with Martin Luther King III
Martin Luther King III recently spoke with CBS New York's Maurice DuBois in a sit-down interview for our Black History Month special, "Black History is American History."
Martin Luther King III recently spoke with CBS New York's Maurice DuBois in a sit-down interview for our Black History Month special, "Black History is American History."
CBS New York's Maurice DuBois sat down with Martin Luther King III for our "Black History is American History" special.
The NFL and Martin Luther King Jr.'s family are kicking off a 5-year initiative committing more than 100 million hours of community service by Americans, according to Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King, who joined CBS News on the celebration of the U.S. holiday commemorating the civil rights icon's birthday.
Dr. Clarence Jones is a Civil Rights attorney and law professor who was one of Dr. King's closest advisers and speechwriters.
We hear from one group working toward a more equitable future for every child.
The government specifically said it'll look into whether officers used unnecessary force on people who were complying with orders and bystanders who were watching police activity.
Much of the planning for the March on Washington happened in Harlem, out of an apartment building organizers used as headquarters. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell takes us there on the 60th anniversary.
We speak with journalist, activist, teacher and author Herb Boyd to learn more about the significance of the day.
Judy Gough, Odehyah Gough-Israel and Carolyn Eisenberg offer varying viewpoints on that unforgettable day.
Judy Gough, Odehyah Gough-Israel and Carolyn Eisenberg offer varying viewpoints on that unforgettable day. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger has the story.
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.
The building belongs to the Secret Benevolent Society founded by formerly enslaved African American women.
After a successful acting and music career, Belafonte discovered his true voice. He used his fame as a platform to drive change. CBS2's Dana Tyler has more on his legacy.
MLB The Show has broken a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the greatest Negro League players into the game as playable characters.
Her family says she was the first Black social worker in the city and wore many hats.
Attorney Ben Crump says he plans to sue government agencies and the NYPD regarding the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X.
Her lifelong friend and partner in activism Gloria Steinem posted a photo on Instagram recalling Hughes' accomplishments in New York.
Sixty-seven years ago today, Rosa Parks boarded a bus and refused to give up her seat.
Sports apparel giant calls the rapper's recent remarks about Jewish people "unacceptable, hateful and dangerous."
Judge Glenn Suddaby of Syracuse says parts of the law are unconstitutional and cannot be enforced.
To date, 13 states have passed so-called trigger laws that were designed to outlaw most abortions if the high court threw out the constitutional right to end a pregnancy.
A special celebration was held Tuesday marking the grand opening for the Jackie Robinson Museum in Lower Manhattan.
The Health and Human Services Department is telling hospitals that they "must" provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk.
Sale means brand will return to Israel and West Bank — with or without Vermont ice cream maker's support.
Judges in Louisiana and Utah temporarily blocked enforcement of trigger-law bans on abortion following the Supreme Courts' overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Sources say Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD are helping New York City-area schools develop plans to deal with protests after officers made arrests at Columbia University and City College this week.
An NYPD officer fired his gun inside Hamilton Hall during Tuesday night's operation at Columbia University, the Manhattan district attorney's office confirms.
At least one person was killed and another was injured in a house explosion in New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A New Jersey teenager says making music helps bring him to a better place as he fights cancer.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick protesters began taking down their encampment just after 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Sources say Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD are helping New York City-area schools develop plans to deal with protests after officers made arrests at Columbia University and City College this week.
An NYPD officer fired his gun inside Hamilton Hall during Tuesday night's operation at Columbia University, the Manhattan district attorney's office confirms.
The Amalgamated Housing Cooperative in the Bronx owes thousands of dollars in refunds to dozens of former tenants, the CBS New York Investigates Team has learned.
In light of budget cuts to New York City's public library systems, a Park Slope man decided to launch a fundraiser to support the Brooklyn Public Library.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Connecticut is closed in both directions after a fuel truck crashed and burst into flames Thursday morning.
We're in for a taste of summer this afternoon, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s inland. We're also tracking some isolated thunderstorms.
Temperatures will be off to the races on Sunday, but there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the evening.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
Former MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan has been sentenced to 35 years in prison in the 2021 murder of Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang.
At least one person was killed and another was injured in a house explosion in New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A New Jersey teenager says making music helps bring him to a better place as he fights cancer.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick protesters began taking down their encampment just after 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Rep. Donald Payne Jr. was remembered as "a true hero to the people of New Jersey" at his funeral Thursday in Newark.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Isis Navarro Reyes, of New York, allegedly posted TikTok videos marketing weight loss drugs that appeared to be Ozempic, Mesofrance and Axcion.
The suspect in a Long Island car crash that killed one man and three children in August 2023 has agreed to a plea deal.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
To counter congestion pricing, a 10% discount has been approved for LIRR, Metro-North riders who buy monthly passes.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Rep. Donald Payne Jr. was remembered as "a true hero to the people of New Jersey" at his funeral Thursday in Newark.
NYU has issued threats of suspension, but a pro-Palestinian encampment remains in place.
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
Several New York Democrats acknowledged that Republicans are more aggressively counterpunching on the issue of abortion in the 2024 election cycle.
A New Jersey teenager says making music helps bring him to a better place as he fights cancer.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Actor Lillo Brancato says problems with drugs led to him going from Hollywood up and comer to behind bars.
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are asking a New York court to throw out portions of a sexual assault lawsuit filed against the rapper and media mogul.
Ryan Mountcastle and Jorge Mateo each homered and drove in two runs to lift Baltimore to a series-deciding victory over the Yankees.
Francisco Lindor delivered a pair of two-run doubles off the bench, including the game-winner, in the Mets' walk-off win against the Cubs at Citi Field.
Shota Imanaga continued the historic start to his big league career, throwing seven innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 1-0 win over the New York Mets.
Luis Gil outdueled Corbin Burnes, Oswaldo Cabrera hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the New York Yankees topped the Baltimore Orioles 2-0.
Tyrese Maxey saved Philadelphia from elimination with seven points in the final 25 seconds of regulation, finished with 46 and led the 76ers to a 112-106 overtime victory over the New York Knicks in Game 5 of their first-round series.
In light of budget cuts to New York City's public library systems, a Park Slope man decided to launch a fundraiser to support the Brooklyn Public Library.
CBS New York's Elle McLogan spoke with 90-year-old Sylvia Hack about her decades of service to her neighborhood.
Three middle school girls are co-champions after winning the Under 14 division at the National Girls Chess Championship.
For years, the waters of the Bronx River have been used as a wasteland for people who might not understand its importance.
Lawmakers want New York City to reinstate a ferry route that would connect Staten Island to Brooklyn.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
An affordable housing cooperative once praised by FDR is now experiencing financial problems. The Amalgamated Housing Co-op in the Bronx owes thousands of dollars to dozens of former tenants. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has the story.
CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the latest developments in the ongoing campus protests across the Tri-State Area.
Parts of I-95 in Norwalk, Connecticut will stay closed until at least Monday after a tanker crash that damaged an overpass. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
At least one person was killed and another was injured in a house explosion in New Jersey on Thursday evening. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports from the scene, and Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
A man accused of brutally assaulting an MTA worker may not stand trial. Attorneys are now waiting for his mental health to be evaluated, but as CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports, transit workers are angry and demanding justice.