Only 4% of people vaccinated in New Jersey are Black, despite Black residents making up 15% of the state’s population. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan visited First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens to see how the faith center is helping get shots in the arms of the Garden State’s most underserved groups. Source
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Watch Live: FBI director testifies on Capitol attack
Wray’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee is his first since the January 6 riots. Source
Dramatic video shows volcano spewing ash 16,000 feet into sky
The Mount Sinabung volcano was dormant for four centuries but three eruptions in the last 11 years have killed 26 people. Source
6 Dr. Seuss books won’t be published anymore because of racist and insensitive images
Six Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published because of racist and insensitive imagery, Dr. Seuss Enterprises said in a statement on March 2, the late author and illustrator’s birthday. Source
Vernon Jordan, civil rights activist and Clinton adviser, has died
Jordan rose from humble beginnings in the segregated South to become a champion of civil rights before reinventing himself as a Washington insider. Source
“Rent” original cast members reflect on groundbreaking musical, celebrate its 25th anniversary
In 1996, “Rent” changed the sound and face of the modern musical with its rock music, diverse cast and edgy subject. The show won four Tony Awards including Best Musical, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for drama. Vladimir Duthiers visited the East Village theater where it all began and spoke with original cast members Idina Menzel and Wilson Jermaine Heredia about why the show still resonates. Source
Surgeon General nominee plans to tackle mistrust in science along with taming the pandemic
President Biden’s pick for Surgeon General, former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is awaiting a confirmation vote. He has his eye on improving public trust in science as a key White House adviser on COVID-19. Dr. Tara Narula spoke with Murthy before his hearing. Source
College freshman’s death in Virginia leads to fraternity’s suspension, fuels questions of hazing
Virginia Commonwealth University said it issued a cease-and-desist order to one of its fraternities after 19-year-old freshman Adam Oakes died Saturday morning after a party at the fraternity’s off-campus house. CBS News’ Chip Reid speaks to Adam’s father and cousin, who allege Adam was forced to drink a bottle of whiskey the night before he died. Source
COVID-19 “baby bust” an acceleration of longer-term trend
Financial and medical concerns are weighing on family planning during the coronavirus pandemic. But the so-called “baby bust” is just an acceleration of a longer-term trend. Tony Dokoupil reports. Source
Biden supports Amazon workers’ vote in pro-union video
In an unprecedented video message, the president urged management to back off and let workers decide. Source