Can Disney Keep Its Hot Streak Alive With "A Wrinkle in Time?"
"Black Panther" is still breaking records, but Disney is on to the next blockbuster as "A Wrinkle in Time" hits theaters. MadameNoire's Brande Victorian joins Cheddar to discuss whether the studio can keep its hot streak alive with the fantasy movie. Critics are praising the film's visuals, but the story isn't going over quite as well.
A new report from The Daily Beast suggests the NYPD may be getting closer to arresting Harvey Weinstein. Victorian speaks to why it's up to the Manhattan District Attorney to put the move in motion. The managing editor says putting the embattled producer behind bars would be a major vote of confidence for the Me Too movement.
Michael B. Jordan is turning Frances McDormand's Oscar speech into action. The actor's production company will start implementing the inclusion rider contractual clause that went viral after the Academy Awards. Victorian reveals what this move means to increasing diversity on Hollywood sets.
Cheddar News' Shannon LaNier spoke with Meredith Maskara, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York, about what it takes to run of the largest Girl Scouts organizations in the country and the only one that is 100 percent urban. The group serves 25,000 girl with the support of 3,000 volunteers. Maskara gave viewers a sneak preview of the cookies soon to be available across the city.
Seattle has become the first U.S. city to ban caste discrimination, which has directly affected those whose ancestors come from some southeastern Asian countries. Cheddar News explains what that means.
Alfred Edmond Jr., Senior Vice President & Executive Editor-at-Large at Black Enterprise, joins Cheddar News to discuss how the media landscape has shifted for young and upcoming black talent in the industry.
