Emphasize was the fact that ordinary people were becoming much more militant and aggressive in defending their civil rights. Im going to continue that theme tonight and, indeed, i think its even more so the case in the 1950s and 1960s that ordinary people became the engines of the Civil Rights Movement. We tend to think about the Civil Rights Movement as Martin Luther king, jr. , fanny hammer and largerthanlife figures. The Civil Rights Movement was made up by ordinary people including and youll find out tonight a lot of College Students. A lot of College Students. In fact, in some ways the driving force of the Civil Rights Movement came from people who were probably no older than you in this room. I want you to remember that. College students were the main force in terms of the Civil Rights Movement. Okay. I want us to keep that in mind when we talk of the evolution of this movement. Ill begin the lecture by discussing the decade of the 1950s because the 1950s really provide, i think,
Believe me. So get the king dons bible today before supplies are hurled at protesters. And, remember, if someone slaps you on the cheek, i got two words for you tear. Gas. Its a late show with Stephen Colbert. Tonight coup and what army . Plus, stephen welcomes Keegan Michael key and wes moore. And now, live on tape from a safe distance, its Stephen Colbert stephen look at the hair. The hair is getting out of control. You ready to do this . One, two. Phew welcome to a late show. I am your host, Stephen Colbert. Its yet another historic day here in america. And, as usual with donald trump, it aint the good kind of history. Ken burns, ive got your next project the civil war 2 half the civil, all the war. For a week, americas streets have been filled with protesters enraged over the murder of george floyd by police, while trump said practically nothing. But last night, around 6 45, he finally appeared in the rose garden to calm a troubled nation by threatening martial law. I am mobilizing
A busy day ahead his insurmountable delegate lea early today starts right for the democratic nomination. Now. Im frances rivera. In russia, a celebration will kick off in a few hours and im phillip mena. This year marks the 75th breaking news this morning baseball is back after months of negotiations, anniversary of the former soviet unions victory in world war ii. Major League Baseball has put forward a plan to begin their hundreds will gather in red season in later training square for one of the Largest Military parades in the country. One week from today on july 1st. The league proposed a 60game the festivitys taking place on regular season designed to lessen travel. The eenve of a major vote for the Players Association has reportedly signed off on Health President Vladimir Putin and safety protocols in a statement, commissioner rob joining us from moscow is matt bodner man fred said major league good morning reporter good morning. Baseball is excited to bring president putin has be
Nightline starts right now with juju chang. Good evening. Shes been called Jeffrey Epsteins exgirlfriend, madam, partner in crime, accused of unspeakable acts. Tonight the former socialite is under arrest in the latest twist in the Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse case. It was a portrait of power and privilege, exclusive parties with the future president , hobnobbing with heads of state, even royalty. I think we expect child predators to look like monsters, but really, they are lurking among us. Now nearly a year after his death, the gilded house of cards continues to fall. Maxwell finally stands charged for her role in these crimes. Today, maxwell, under arrest, the alleged madam and right hand of the disgraced financier who died of apparent suicide in a manhattan jail. The saga of Jeffrey Epstein did not end when he died by suicide in jail. Federal prosecutors had kept on digging. The 58yearold british socialite accused of grooming underage victims between 1994 and 97, prosecutors allege sh
Going to quote the city here, at a time of great unrest and deep reflection by our country, we recognize the pain and oppression that Christopher Columbus represents to many. The removal of the controversial statue of Christopher Columbus began at 3 00 a. M. By crews from the department of rec and park. It was then driven to an undisclosed location and placed in storage. The mayor and the San Francisco Arts Commission made that decision because they said it doesnt align to San Franciscos values or our commitment to racial justice. Christopher columbus is a deeply polarizing figure in our history and a deep symbol of pain, oppression, particularly for many Indigenous People in our communities. Reporter the city also took action after this flier began circulating online, encouraging people to remove the statue themselves at a demonstration scheduled for tomorrow. The statue was vandalized three times last week. To ensure the safety of organizers and really to spare them of having to do t