Some say voting rights have been threatened for millions of Black Americans since the Supreme Court struck down a key section of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which required states with racist histories to get federal approval for changes in voting laws. Across the country, polling places in minority communities were closed, forcing voters of color to travel greater distances to stand in hours-long lines just to cast their ballots — a deterrent in past years but potentially life-threatening this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. Michelle Miller reports on the activists working to boost voter registration and participation among Black Americans. Source

“The Power of August” looks back at transformational moments in American civil rights history that happened in the month of August. Anchored by Maurice DuBois, “The Power of August” is comprised of four acts, each told in eight minutes and 46 seconds – the approximate duration of time a Minneapolis police officer had his knee on George Floyd’s neck. Each act explores stories of powerful and historic August events, beginning with Emmett Till’s murder, then the March on Washington, Ferguson and the power of the vote in 2020. Source

The civil rights movement of the 1960s had giants like John Lewis and MLK at its helm. Today’s movement is characterized by young female activists commanding the microphone in a way they never have before. Source

Joe and Sharon Korst of Raleigh, North Carolina have always celebrated their anniversary with a Kenny Rogers tune called “Beautiful, All That You Could Be.” This year, Joe suffered a series of strokes that left him with a severe loss for language — but he defied the odds to sing the tune for his beloved wife of 63 years. Steve Hartman reports on this week’s “On The Road.” Source

As schools and colleges plan to reopen for the fall semester, new projections warn that as many as 317,000 Americans may die from the coronavirus by December 1. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source

The follow-on test flight will come a full year after problems marred an initial mission Source

At least 10 people died in Louisiana and at least four died in Texas. Source

The march takes place 57 years to the day after the first March on Washington, where Martin Luther King delivered his iconic “I Have A Dream” speech. Jeff Pegues reports. Source

New details include the names of the officers involved and Blake’s warrant on sexual assault charges. Mola Lenghi reports. Source

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