New Orleans artist and "beadmaster" Demond Melancon
Michelle Miller delves into the centuries-old Carnival tradition of Black Masking, and talks with artist Demond Melancon, who creates elaborate beaded suits as the Big Chief of the Young Seminole Hunters Black Masking Tribe. [First aired 5/18/25.] "CBS News Sunday Morning" features stories on the arts, music, nature, entertainment, sports, history, science and Americana, and highlights unique human accomplishments and achievements. Check local listings for "CBS News Sunday Morning" broadcast times. Subscribe to the "CBS News Sunday Morning" YouTube channel: / cbssundaymorning Get more of "CBS News Sunday Morning": https://cbsnews.com/sunday-morning/ Follow "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Instagram: / cbssundaymorning Like "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Facebook: / cbssundaymorning Follow "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Twitter: / cbssunday Subscribe to our newsletter: https://cbsnews.com/newsletters/ Download the CBS News app: https://www.cbsnews.com/mobile/ Try Paramount+ free: https://paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-0... For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]

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