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Discussion of Preparations for "Freedom Summer," Mississippi, 1964
directed by Marco Williams, 1956-; produced by Marco Williams, 1956-; in Freedom Summer, 10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America, 9 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 9 mins
On June 21, 1964, civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner were murdered by members of the Ku Klux Klan in Mississippi. A watershed moment in the movement for equality between blacks and whites, the young men's disappearance riveted the nation. This program confronts the ugly realit...
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directed by Marco Williams, 1956-; produced by Marco Williams, 1956-; in Freedom Summer, 10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America, 9 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 9 mins
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On June 21, 1964, civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner were murdered by members of the Ku Klux Klan in Mississippi. A watershed moment in the movement for equality between blacks and whites, the young men's disappearance riveted the nation. This program confronts the ugly reality of racist violence in the South during those troubled times and the sequence of events that ultimately spurred Congress and President...
On June 21, 1964, civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner were murdered by members of the Ku Klux Klan in Mississippi. A watershed moment in the movement for equality between blacks and whites, the young men's disappearance riveted the nation. This program confronts the ugly reality of racist violence in the South during those troubled times and the sequence of events that ultimately spurred Congress and President Johnson to enact the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Marco Williams, 1956-
Author / Creator
Marco Williams, 1956-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America
Topic / Theme
Ethnic relations, Social movements, Voting rights, Medgar Wiley Evers, Assassination, Jackson, MS, June 12, 1963, Freedom Summer, Mississippi, 1964, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
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60 Minutes, Giving Away Billions (Gates Foundation)
produced by Lisa R. Cohen, fl. 2011-2012, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Vicki Mabrey, 1956-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2000), 12 mins
Most of the biggest American philanthropists are dead and gone without knowing whether their choices were the right ones. Not Bill Gates. As Correspondent Vicki Mabrey reports, he wants to play a big part in deciding where his money will go.
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produced by Lisa R. Cohen, fl. 2011-2012, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Vicki Mabrey, 1956-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2000), 12 mins
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Most of the biggest American philanthropists are dead and gone without knowing whether their choices were the right ones. Not Bill Gates. As Correspondent Vicki Mabrey reports, he wants to play a big part in deciding where his money will go.
Date Written / Recorded
2000-12-04
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Lisa R. Cohen, fl. 2011-2012, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Vicki Mabrey, 1956-
Date Published / Released
2000-12-04
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Bill Gates, 1955-, Patty Stonesifer, 1956-
Topic / Theme
Education, Social movements, Charity, Charitable associations, Philanthropy, Political and Social Movements
Copyright Message
© 2000 CBS News
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60 Minutes, Marry Me!
produced by Christine Weicher, fl. 2000 and Joel Bernstein, fl. 2003-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Bob Simon, 1941-2015, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2004), 13 mins
Make no mistake about it — same-sex marriage is an American revolution in the making. The spark was lit by San Francisco's heterosexual, Irish Catholic Mayor -- the recently elected Gavin Newsom. His act of defiance set off a daisy chain of events that put same-sex marriage on the nation's agenda and landed him...
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produced by Christine Weicher, fl. 2000 and Joel Bernstein, fl. 2003-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Bob Simon, 1941-2015, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2004), 13 mins
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Make no mistake about it — same-sex marriage is an American revolution in the making. The spark was lit by San Francisco's heterosexual, Irish Catholic Mayor -- the recently elected Gavin Newsom. His act of defiance set off a daisy chain of events that put same-sex marriage on the nation's agenda and landed him on the front page of every newspaper in the country. Correspondent Bob Simon reports.
Date Written / Recorded
2004-03-10
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Christine Weicher, fl. 2000, Joel Bernstein, fl. 2003-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Bob Simon, 1941-2015
Date Published / Released
2004-03-10
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Frank Rich, 1949-, Carol Adair, fl. 2004, Kay Ryan, fl. 2004, Gavin Newsom, 1967-, Willie Lewis Brown, Jr., 1934-, Randy Thomasson, fl. 2004
Topic / Theme
Social movements, Marriage, Lesbian couples, Gay couples, Same-sex marriages, Political and Social Movements
Copyright Message
© 2004 CBS News
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60 Minutes, Sheryl Sandberg
produced by Deirdre Naphin Curran, fl. 2001-2013 and Tanya Simon, 1971-, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Norah O'Donnell, 1974-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2013), 13 mins
March 7, 2013 - Facebook's COO Sheryl Sandberg talks to Norah O'Donnell about the feminist movement that she says has stalled, her ascent to the highest realms of corporate America and her mission at the social media giant. Watch O'Donnell's report.
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produced by Deirdre Naphin Curran, fl. 2001-2013 and Tanya Simon, 1971-, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Norah O'Donnell, 1974-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2013), 13 mins
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March 7, 2013 - Facebook's COO Sheryl Sandberg talks to Norah O'Donnell about the feminist movement that she says has stalled, her ascent to the highest realms of corporate America and her mission at the social media giant. Watch O'Donnell's report.
Date Written / Recorded
2013-03-07
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Deirdre Naphin Curran, fl. 2001-2013, Tanya Simon, 1971-, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Norah O'Donnell, 1974-
Date Published / Released
2013-03-07
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Dave Goldberg, 1969-, Sheryl Sandberg, 1969-
Topic / Theme
Corporate culture, Executives, Feminism, Women's movement, Women in workforce, Science and Technology, Race and Gender
Copyright Message
© 2013 CBS News
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60 Minutes, Senator Gillibrand
presented by Sharyn Alfonsi, 1972-; produced by Julie Holstein, fl. 2011 and Howard L. Rosenberg, 1951-; interview by Sharyn Alfonsi, 1972-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2018), 13 mins
An interview with Kristen Gillibrand, New York’s Junior U.S. Democratic Senator who has been a vocal critic of sexual assault and harassment in politics and a supporter of the greater “#MeToo” movement against sexual misconduct. Includes an interview with: Polly Noonan, Gillibrand's mother.
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presented by Sharyn Alfonsi, 1972-; produced by Julie Holstein, fl. 2011 and Howard L. Rosenberg, 1951-; interview by Sharyn Alfonsi, 1972-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2018), 13 mins
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An interview with Kristen Gillibrand, New York’s Junior U.S. Democratic Senator who has been a vocal critic of sexual assault and harassment in politics and a supporter of the greater “#MeToo” movement against sexual misconduct. Includes an interview with: Polly Noonan, Gillibrand's mother.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Interview, News story
Contributor
Julie Holstein, fl. 2011, Howard L. Rosenberg, 1951-
Author / Creator
Sharyn Alfonsi, 1972-
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Kirsten Gillibrand, 1966-, Donald Trump, 1946-, William Jefferson Clinton, 1946-, Hillary Rodham Clinton, 1947-
Topic / Theme
Social reforms, Feminism, Social movements, Women's rights, Women's movement, Sexual harassment, Gender-based violence, Politicians, Political and Social Movements, Early 21st Century United States (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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60 Minutes, The Students Of Stoneman Douglas
presented by Sharyn Alfonsi, 1972-; produced by Lucy Boyd, Andrew Bast, fl. 2005 and Guy Campanile, fl. 2009; interview by Sharyn Alfonsi, 1972-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2018), 14 mins
A report on the high school student survivors of the Parkland, Florida, shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School who have been leading the #neveragain movement to change gun laws. Includes interviews with: Roger Borges, father of a recovering student shot during the Parkland, FL shooting; Stoneman Douglas...
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presented by Sharyn Alfonsi, 1972-; produced by Lucy Boyd, Andrew Bast, fl. 2005 and Guy Campanile, fl. 2009; interview by Sharyn Alfonsi, 1972-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2018), 14 mins
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A report on the high school student survivors of the Parkland, Florida, shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School who have been leading the #neveragain movement to change gun laws. Includes interviews with: Roger Borges, father of a recovering student shot during the Parkland, FL shooting; Stoneman Douglas High School students and activists: Emma Gonzalez, Cameron Kasky, David Hogg, Jaclyn Corin, and Alex Wind; and Manuel and Patricia Oliv...
A report on the high school student survivors of the Parkland, Florida, shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School who have been leading the #neveragain movement to change gun laws. Includes interviews with: Roger Borges, father of a recovering student shot during the Parkland, FL shooting; Stoneman Douglas High School students and activists: Emma Gonzalez, Cameron Kasky, David Hogg, Jaclyn Corin, and Alex Wind; and Manuel and Patricia Oliver, parents of a student murdered in the Parkland, FL shooting.
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Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
Interview, News story
Contributor
Lucy Boyd, Andrew Bast, fl. 2005, Guy Campanile, fl. 2009
Author / Creator
Sharyn Alfonsi, 1972-
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Emma González, 1999-
Topic / Theme
Shootings, Gun control laws, Social movements, High school students, Government policy, Social reforms, Social commentary, Victims of crimes, Student activism and activists, Parkland High School Shooting, February 14, 2018, Political and Social Movements, Early 21st Century United States (2001– )
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60 Minutes, Florida's Amendment 4
presented by Lesley Stahl, 1941-; produced by Shachar Bar-On, fl. 1992; interview by Lesley Stahl, 1941-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2020), 13 mins
A report on Florida's Amendment 4, which allows many ex-felons the right to vote. Earlier this year a law was passed which restricted the voting rights of citizens who had previously been allowed under Amendment 4. The law, called SB 7066, restricts anyone with financial debt from voting under the amendment. Thoug...
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presented by Lesley Stahl, 1941-; produced by Shachar Bar-On, fl. 1992; interview by Lesley Stahl, 1941-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2020), 13 mins
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A report on Florida's Amendment 4, which allows many ex-felons the right to vote. Earlier this year a law was passed which restricted the voting rights of citizens who had previously been allowed under Amendment 4. The law, called SB 7066, restricts anyone with financial debt from voting under the amendment. Though many see the law as biased and over-restrictive, with many ex-felons unable to even find out how much money they do owe, efforts to f...
A report on Florida's Amendment 4, which allows many ex-felons the right to vote. Earlier this year a law was passed which restricted the voting rights of citizens who had previously been allowed under Amendment 4. The law, called SB 7066, restricts anyone with financial debt from voting under the amendment. Though many see the law as biased and over-restrictive, with many ex-felons unable to even find out how much money they do owe, efforts to fight the law have been resisted by Florida lawmakers. Includes interviews with Desmond Meade, voting rights activist and Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition; Pastor Clifford Tyson, who sued after being unable to vote; Senator Jeff Brandes (R-FL); and Chaz, a voting rights activist.
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Field of Study
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Content Type
Interview, News story
Contributor
Shachar Bar-On, fl. 1992
Author / Creator
Lesley Stahl, 1941-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Jeff Brandes, 1976-
Topic / Theme
Constitutional amendments, Social activism and activists, Voting rights, Civil rights, Laws and legislation, Social movements, Personal finances, Debt, 2018 Florida Amendment 4, Political and Social Movements, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), Americans
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Copyright © 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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60 Minutes, The Prosecutor
presented by Bill Whitaker, fl. 1961-2015; produced by Heather Abbott, fl. 2011; interview by Bill Whitaker, fl. 1961-2015, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2021), 13 mins
A report about St. Louis prosecutor Kim Gardner. As an African American woman attempting to reform the police and reduce the large number of police shootings in the city, Gardner has faced enormous resistance from the police union and its allies. Includes interviews with Jeff Roorda, spokesperson for the St. Louis...
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presented by Bill Whitaker, fl. 1961-2015; produced by Heather Abbott, fl. 2011; interview by Bill Whitaker, fl. 1961-2015, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2021), 13 mins
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A report about St. Louis prosecutor Kim Gardner. As an African American woman attempting to reform the police and reduce the large number of police shootings in the city, Gardner has faced enormous resistance from the police union and its allies. Includes interviews with Jeff Roorda, spokesperson for the St. Louis police union; Megan Green, who is on the city council; and Sergeant Robert Ogilvie, a former police officer.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Interview, News story
Contributor
Heather Abbott, fl. 2011
Author / Creator
Bill Whitaker, fl. 1961-2015
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Megan Green, 1983-, Kimberly M. Gardner, 1975-, Jeffrey Roorda, 1965-
Topic / Theme
Shootings, Gun control laws, Social movements, Racism, Racial profiling, Police brutality, Social policy, Social reforms, Political and Social Movements, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Letter from Caroline Foster to Abigail Kelley Foster, March 21
written by Caroline Foster, 1816-1910, in Abigail Kelley Foster Papers, 1836-1925; in Abigail Kelley Foster Papers, 1836-1925 (Alexandria, VA: Alexander Street, 2009), 1-4
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written by Caroline Foster, 1816-1910, in Abigail Kelley Foster Papers, 1836-1925; in Abigail Kelley Foster Papers, 1836-1925 (Alexandria, VA: Alexander Street, 2009), 1-4
Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Caroline Foster, 1816-1910
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Alexander Street
Topic / Theme
General medical conditions, Abolitionism, Family, Lectures, Social calls
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Address Before the Second Biennial Convention of the World's Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and the Twentieth Annual Convention of the...
written by Frances Elizabeth Caroline Willard, 1839-1898 (London, England: White Ribbon Company, 1893), 96 page(s)
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written by Frances Elizabeth Caroline Willard, 1839-1898 (London, England: White Ribbon Company, 1893), 96 page(s)
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Speech/Address
Author / Creator
Frances Elizabeth Caroline Willard, 1839-1898
Date Published / Released
1893
Publisher
White Ribbon Company
Topic / Theme
Temperance movement, Social reforms, Spirits (Alcohol), Association and organization conferences, Political and Social Movements, Race and Gender
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