Sean O'Connell, Managing Director at CinemaBlend, discusses the historic Golden Globes. Women and men all dressed in black in support of the #TimesUp movement, which seeks to end harassment and pay disparity among women and minorities in the workplace.
We speak in depth about Oprah's 9-minute speech while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille award. She spoke about creating a world that is equal for all women, where no one will ever have to say "me too" again. The internet ignited with rumors about a potential run for president from the media mogul in 2020 and whether last night's speech was meant to set that in motion.
We also talk streaming and Hulu's and Amazon's big wins, as well as what the winners of the Golden Globes film categories might say about the upcoming Academy Awards.
Members of the Kappa League mentoring program at Wyandanch Memorial High School in Long Island, NY are preparing for an educational trip to Ghana. Principal Paul Sibblies is on a mission to enrich his students' lives to put some of them in touch with their roots. "When you invest in young people, then it's the greatest investment you can make," he said.
A group of 15 students recently graduated from SANYS U., a six-week program held by the Self Advocacy Association of New York State. The course helps people with disabilities to advocate on their own behalf, learning more about their rights, legislation and issues that matter most.
The minivan is turning 40 years old this year. While it made up just 1.8 percent of the car market in 2022, that number could begin to tick up, as more families increase interest in the car's advantages. Cheddar News' senior reporter Michelle Castillo takes a deeper look at the minivan's lineage.
Cheddar News correspondent Shannon LaNier rings in the Thai New Year at 11 Tigers in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan. The restaurant is one of the only locations in New York City to celebrate.
