Don Lemon ridiculed for holding sign reading 'n****r' and asking: 'Does this offend you?' during CNN broadcast
9 years, 9 months ago

Don Lemon ridiculed for holding sign reading 'n****r' and asking: 'Does this offend you?' during CNN broadcast

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Don Lemon's attempt at addressing the debate surrounding Barack Obama’s use of the word ‘n*****’ by holding up a sign with the slur emblazoned in capital letters across it has been met by outrage on social media. That's not the measure of whether racism still exists or not.” Lemon responded to the ensuing controversy surrounding the use of the word by arguing people should be able to say it if it is used in context when reporting on a news story. open image in gallery Lemon held up a sign bearing the racial epithet on CNN Within hours, Lemon was sharply criticised and predictably parodied in a series of ‘does this offend you’ memes on Twitter.

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Vivek Ramaswamy says he was NOT offended by Don Lemon's aggressive questioning on CNN
1 year, 11 months ago

Vivek Ramaswamy says he was NOT offended by Don Lemon's aggressive questioning on CNN

Daily Mail  

Ramaswamy said Lemon, who has been accused of sexism in the past, 'sidelined' his co-host Poppy Harlow during the heated segment The 2024 presidential hopeful told The Megyn Kelly Show the network has a chance to replace Lemon with 'a more thoughtful journalist' Vivek Ramaswamy said his contentious clash with Don Lemon that is believed to have led to the …

Don Lemon's litany of gaffes: CNN anchor has made a history of embarrassing himself live on-air
1 year, 11 months ago

Don Lemon's litany of gaffes: CNN anchor has made a history of embarrassing himself live on-air

Daily Mail  

It took a string of sexist slurs, an interview in which he insulted an alleged rape victim, and wild comments about Hitler and the Nazis, but Don Lemon has finally been dropped by CNN. Don Lemon, 56, suggested that she was past her prime as a woman Lemon made his comments on today's episode of CNN This Morning alongside co-hosts …

Don Lemon denies workplace misogyny accusations calling them ‘patently false’ and ‘unsubstantiated’
1 year, 11 months ago

Don Lemon denies workplace misogyny accusations calling them ‘patently false’ and ‘unsubstantiated’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a new damning report from Variety, several sources alleged he had disrespected CNN co-hosts …

Don Lemon's colleagues weigh in on the CNN anchor's history of problematic behavior
1 year, 11 months ago

Don Lemon's colleagues weigh in on the CNN anchor's history of problematic behavior

Salon  

In a Variety feature released on Wednesday, several of Don Lemon's colleagues reveal details of troubling incidents — many towards women — from throughout his career as a CNN anchor. Soledad O'Brien, who landed the hosting gig for CNN's "Black in America" docuseries in 2008, is included in Variety's coverage as someone who experienced first-hand abuse from Lemon. Later on …

Don Lemon forced to make a 'groveling apology' to CNN staff: report
2 years, 1 month ago

Don Lemon forced to make a 'groveling apology' to CNN staff: report

Raw Story  

"CNN This Morning" anchor Don Lemon had to offer a "groveling apology" to his coworkers at CNN on the daily editorial call, after he made comments about former U.N. The people I am closest to in this organization are women.” Network CEO Chris Licht also spoke about the incident on the call, saying it was “unacceptable and unfair and a …

Don Lemon responds to ‘successful victim’ Tucker Carlson rant
3 years, 8 months ago

Don Lemon responds to ‘successful victim’ Tucker Carlson rant

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy CNN’s Don Lemon has responded to criticism from Tucker Carlson, …

CNN's Don Lemon Debunks The Go-To Excuse For Racists: 'I'm Sick Of It, Shut Up!'
4 years ago

CNN's Don Lemon Debunks The Go-To Excuse For Racists: 'I'm Sick Of It, Shut Up!'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CNN’s Don Lemon on Thursday slammed people who spew racist rhetoric and then complain about “political correctness” or “cancel culture” when they are called out for their offensive comments. “Don’t give me that fake ‘I’m being censored’ BS,” said the CNN anchor as he picked apart Rep. Chip Roy’s defense of inflammatory rhetoric during a House hearing …

Don Lemon goes off on 'ignorant' Ron Johnson for downplaying insurrection 'to continue white supremacy'
4 years, 1 month ago

Don Lemon goes off on 'ignorant' Ron Johnson for downplaying insurrection 'to continue white supremacy'

Raw Story  

CNN host Don Lemon on Tuesday said that Sen. Ron Johnson had downplayed the seriousness of the attack on the U.S. Capitol "to continue white supremacy." On Monday, Johnson had told radio host Jay Weber than he did not believe the attack on the Capitol was an "armed insurrection." "The hoops that people will jump through for, first of all, …

CNN host Don Lemon blasts Kanye West and Trump's Oval Office meeting as a 'minstrel show'
6 years, 5 months ago

CNN host Don Lemon blasts Kanye West and Trump's Oval Office meeting as a 'minstrel show'

Daily Mail  

CNN news anchor Don Lemon has continued to blast Kanye West, calling his talk with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Thursday a 'minstrel show' - and he didn't stand down when he spoke on his show later that evening. https://t.co/gfTeos3alH pic.twitter.com/MmpvNJ9eIi — The Situation Room October 11, 2018 Don Lemon slammed Kanye West's meeting with Trump as …

Facing sharp criticism, Trump calls out racists
7 years, 7 months ago

Facing sharp criticism, Trump calls out racists

LA Times  

President Trump on Monday answered two days of bipartisan furor over his initial response to deadly protests in Charlottesville, Va., with a statement for the first time explicitly blaming white supremacists for the “racist violence” over the weekend. Its statement said, “America’s leaders must honor our fundamental values by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy.” Frazier said …

CNN host slams white guest who said the n-word on national television
8 years, 4 months ago

CNN host slams white guest who said the n-word on national television

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy On Tuesday afternoon, Charles Kaiser, a white blogger, used the n-word …

Don King Randomly Says “N----r” While Introducing Trump
8 years, 6 months ago

Don King Randomly Says “N----r” While Introducing Trump

Slate  

Jonathan Ernst/Reuters It seemed almost inevitable that Donald Trump's presidential campaign would involve some sort of shocking public utterance of the word nigger. Wednesday morning it happened when Trump supporter Don King was introducing Trump at an event at a church in Cleveland Heights, Ohio: Here's video of Don King accidentally dropping the N-word while introducing Donald Trump at a …

Don Lemon weighs in on PC culture: Liberals are "the most easily offended and the least tolerant"
9 years, 9 months ago

Don Lemon weighs in on PC culture: Liberals are "the most easily offended and the least tolerant"

Salon  

This weekend, Jerry Seinfeld spoke out against a culture of political-correctness at colleges that he argued makes it extremely difficult to do comedy. Since then, comedian Colin Quinn also weighed in, noting that the PC thing has "been out there since the '90s." "We have to stop looking for reasons to be offended," he said on a Black America Web …

CNN's Don Lemon responds to online criticism: 'Attack the problem, not the messenger'
11 years, 7 months ago

CNN's Don Lemon responds to online criticism: 'Attack the problem, not the messenger'

Raw Story  

CNN anchor Don Lemon responded to some of the criticism surrounding his July 2013 remarks regarding young African-American men and their wardrobe choices on Saturday -- specifically an open letter from entrepreneur Russell Simmons. Simmons, who at one point referred to Lemon as "a slave" on Twitter, accused Lemon in an Aug. 2 post of sounding like his strings were …

CNN anchor Don Lemon: Bill O'Reilly 'doesn't go far enough' in criticizing African-Americans
11 years, 8 months ago

CNN anchor Don Lemon: Bill O'Reilly 'doesn't go far enough' in criticizing African-Americans

Raw Story  

CNN anchor Don Lemon came to the defense of Fox News host Bill O'Reilly on Saturday regarding O'Reilly's heavily-criticized take regarding crime in the African-American community. "In my estimation, he doesn't go far enough," Lemon said in a commentary, before going on to list five tips for Black Americans to improve their living situation, starting with an entreaty to young …

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