Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is actively reaching out to students at HBCUs – historically black colleges and universities. Tonight’s debate is being held at an HBCU, Texas Southern University, and Harris, who graduated from the prominent HBCU Howard University, reached out to students with an open letter in TSU’s student newspaper. CBS News 2020 campaign reporters Stephanie Ramirez and LaCrai Mitchell joined “Red and Blue” to discuss the senator’s outreach efforts. Source
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Joaquin Phoenix delivers powerful best actor Oscar acceptance speech
When people guide each other toward redemption, Joaquin Phoenix said, “that is the best of humanity.” Source
Eminem makes it to the Oscars, 17 years late
The rapper left many people confused with his surprise performance of “Lose yourself” from the movie “8 Mile.” Source
2020 Oscars: “Parasite” wins Best Picture
Brad Pitt and Laura Dern both won their first Oscars. “Parasite” became the first foreign language film to win Best Picture. Source
Solar Orbiter launch to give first look at sun’s polar regions
The European-led Solar Orbiter will work in tandem with NASA’s Parker Solar Probe to unravel the sun’s secrets. Source
Natalie Portman’s Oscar outfit honors snubbed female directors
The star had the names of several female directors, who were not nominated this year, embroidered on her cape. Source
2/9: CBS Evening News
CBS News Battleground Tracker: Sanders, Buttigieg leading in New Hampshire; County in rural Kansas is jailing people over unpaid medical debt Source
Actor-comedian Orson Bean killed in LA crash
The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office confirmed Bean’s Friday night death, saying it was being investigated as a “traffic-related” fatality. Source
Heartwarming film “Hair Love” wins Oscar for best animated short
The win makes former NFL player Matthew A. Cherry the second professional athlete to win an Oscar. Source
Solar Orbiter launch to give first look at sun’s mysterious polar regions
The European-led Solar Orbiter will work in tandem with NASA’s Parker Solar Probe to unravel the sun’s secrets. Source