Disgraced former CNN star Don Lemon gets a new job: hosting awards show for gay black men

After CNN CEO Chris Licht Suddenly Forced Out, Disgraced Former Host Don Lemon Announces He Will Be Hosting Emil Wilbekin’s 7th Annual Native Son Awards

Former CNN prime-time host and morning show co-host Don Lemon has announced a new gig as Chris Licht, the now-former CEO of the network, said he has stepped down. According to Page Six, “On June 16, Lemon will celebrate Pride Month by hosting Emil Wilbekin’s 7th annual Native Son Awards at Barry Diller’s IAC building in New York.” In a statement, Wilbekin said: “For this year’s awards, we really wanted to shine a light on those who are using the…

Disgraced former CNN star Don Lemon gets a new job: hosting awards show for gay black men

“Having Don host this year’s award feels like a full circle moment for Native Son.”