Black women voters were key to Joe Biden’s election victory, and now Vice President Kamala Harris is the first Black woman to serve in that role. Glynda Carr, CEO of Higher Heights for America, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss the role Black women played in the 2020 election and what her organization is doing to help more Black women run for office. She also discusses what Harris’ election means for Black women and the legacy of HBCUs. Source

Former President Trump skipped town before President Biden was inaugurated, but CBS News has learned that the TVs on Air Force One were tuned in to the festivities. CBS News correspondent Paula Reid reports. Source

A preliminary study found that the Pfizer vaccine appears to be effective against a more contagious U.K. strain of the coronavirus. Source

Throughout his campaign, President Biden thanked Black voters for working to organize and protect democratic institutions, and he chose Kamala Harris as his vice president, making her the first Black woman to serve in the role. Dr. Nikki Taylor, a professor and the chairwoman of the history department at Howard University, Harris’ alma mater, joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss Harris making history. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

“There’s no time to start like today,” the new president told reporters, hours after his inauguration. Source

Attorney who represented victims of $300 million pyramid scam says he is “disgusted” by White House pardon. Source

President Trump told his family members and supporters present at Joint Base Andrews to “have a good life.” Source

In a medley of political songs, Lopez slipped in her own song and also took a moment to say something in Spanish. Here’s what she said. Source

On the campaign trail, Mr. Biden promised to address the student loan crisis and supported cancelling $10,000 in debt per borrower. Source