Don Lemon

12 Days of Pride: Don Lemon on Erasure, Excellence and Refusing to Let the World Harden His Heart

During BET’s 12 Days of Pride, Don Lemon reflects on queer erasure, Black identity, marriage, public scrutiny and why overachieving shouldn’t be the price of dignity.
06/09/2026

BET Awards 2026: The Pulse Award Gives Black Podcasters and Storytellers Their Flowers

The new category honors those who are moving Black culture forward online, with nominees including ‘Baby, This Is Keke Palmer,’ Charlamagne Tha God, and Druski.
06/08/2026

When Journalism Becomes a Crime: Don Lemon on His Federal Arrest

Arrested over coverage of an anti-ICE protest, the longtime journalist says his case is bigger than him — and could reshape how reporters cover dissent in America.
02/03/2026

Journalist Don Lemon Arrested Over Minnesota Church Protest

Federal agents arrested Lemon and journalist Georgia Fort for filming an ICE-related disruption at St. Paul worship service—sparking First Amendment firestorm amid immigration unrest.
01/30/2026

Don Lemon’s Livestream Put Him in DOJ’s Line of Fire

On MLK Day, Lemon was accused of being a protest ringleader and has been flagged under laws once used against the Ku Klux Klan.
01/20/2026

Don Lemon Addresses Megyn Kelly In Defense of Joy Reid

Lemon slammed Kelly for praising the cancellation of ‘The ReidOut.’
02/26/2025

This Week In Good Black News

Plus, Ja Rule Builds Classrooms in Ghana, and Queen Latifah Hosts First Concert at Marion Anderson Hall
04/12/2024

Just Married! Don Lemon Jumps The Broom With His Groom, Tim Malone, In NYC

The former CNN news anchor said, “I never thought that I would get married!”
04/09/2024

Months After CNN Exit, Don Lemon Announces New Comeback Show On X

The announcement of his new show comes almost a year after the news anchor was terminated from the news network.
01/10/2024

Don Lemon Speaks Out In His First Interview Since Firing From CNN

The former anchor says he’s in no rush to make his next move.
06/26/2023

This Week In Good Black News: Colin Kaepernick's New Book Highlights Black History, Don Lemon Slays First Gig Since Leaving CNN And Venus Williams Conquers The Tennis Court...Again

Plus, Missouri Rep. Cori Bush demands reparations.
06/23/2023