An estimated 200 businesses that were part of Black Wall Street were destroyed during the two-day rampage in 1921. Source
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Tulsa marks 100 years since race massacre as Black leaders demand reparations
Tulsa, Oklahoma is marking 100 years since the horrific race massacre of 1921 — one of the worst displays of racist violence in American history. Now, the city’s Black community leaders are looking to turn a new chapter. Danya Bacchus joins CBSN from Tulsa with a closer look. Source
From self-defense classes to free car rides, people step up so Asian Americans can feel safer
As part of the “CBS This Morning” series A More Perfect Union, Nancy Chen introduces some New Yorkers who are coming together to support, and protect, Asian Americans amid a rise in anti-Asian attacks. Source
Biden invokes “soul of America” theme on Memorial Day
President Biden said how America honors the memory of its fallen service members “will determine whether democracy will long endure.” Source
One state reckons with ending pay boost for 90,000 unemployed
Mississippi is one of the poorest states in the country, with many jobless on the sidelines as low-paying jobs go unfilled. Source
Authorities ask for help identifying gunmen in deadly shootings
Gunmen indiscriminately sprayed bullets into crowds at two South Florida venues, killing a total of three people. Source
Void $2B talc verdict, Johnson & Johnson asks Supreme Court
J&J cites what it calls an unfair jury trial over billions in claims that asbestos in its talc powder caused ovarian cancers. Source
Students honor lost businesses on 100th anniversary of Tulsa Massacre
About 200 businesses were pillaged and destroyed during the 1921 Tulsa Massacre. Omar Villafranca shares how a group of students is working to honor those businesses — and learn some important skills in the process. Source
COVID-19 restrictions easing across U.S. as people celebrate Memorial Day
As COVID-19 restrictions ease in the United States, many Americans are setting pandemic travel records. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano spoke to a Los Angeles restaurant manager excited to welcome back crowds over Memorial Day weekend. Source
Canned cocktails could be the drink of summer with consumer demand bubbling up
Move over hard seltzer, a new beverage is poised to become the drink of summer. Demand for canned cocktails is skyrocketing with drink makers from craft producers to major liquor companies betting on the trend. Janet Shamlian finds out what the buzz is all about. Source