The decision to fire Rice set off ripples of bewilderment and, for many, anger — from the uppermost circles of Hollywood influence to lower-echelon players.
TheWrap obtained a memo that Rice sent to staff members regarding the company’s decision to part ways and name the person taking his job.
Walden replaces her boss Peter Rice
The deal is now official as Godwin will become the first Black woman to lead a major broadcast news division.