Black History Month was created to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans to the United States.
It honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African Americans living in the United States today. However, the structural barriers to black economic equality continue. Also, access to education, disparities in the criminal justice system, a lack of opportunity and wage gaps in corporate America, just to name a few.
On afew positive notes, women of "American Fiction" reflect on their unique bond Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross, Leslie Uggams, and Erika Alexander have each had prolific careers in television. Now these four women star in the critically acclaimed satire "American Fiction," which last month earned five Oscar nominations. These women from multiple generations in the entertainment industry sat down with "60 Minutes" Correspondent Bill Whitaker to talk about their careers, sisterhood, representation, and a film that allows their characters to be "full people," a rarity, they say, for Black actors.
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Usher talks Super Bowl halftime show, the new album, and what's coming next
An eight-time Grammy Award winner, Usher has sold millions of records all over the world since the start of his decades-long career — one that many credit for creating the romantic soundtrack of a generation. From his backyard overlooking the Las Vegas skyline, Usher talked with correspondent Tracy Smith about his successful residency, the impending release of his studio album, "Coming Home," and how he's preparing for the performance of a lifetime as the headliner of the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/usher-talks-super-bowl-halftime-show-new-…
Kingsley Ben-Adir takes on Bob Marley in the musical biopic "One Love" Having portrayed both President Obama and Malcolm X, British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir is no stranger to the challenges that come with portraying iconic figures in history. For his latest challenge, Ben-Adir took a walk in Bob Marley's shoes to play the reggae legend in "Bob Marley: One Love." The upcoming biopic focuses on the making of the album Exodus, and Marley's message of unity in the 1970s during a time of political strife in his native Jamaica. Correspondent Seth Doane spoke with Ben-Adir, and Marley's son, Ziggy Marley, to talk about "One Love," ahead of its Valentine's Day premiere. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/kingsley-ben-adir-takes-on-bob-marley-in-…