Comments on: Don Lemon: Proud to be out

By: CHRISTOPHER ALLEN HORTON

CHRISTOPHER ALLEN HORTON — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 17:47:31 +0000

Whenever I see a photograph of Don Lemon, he looks like he is wearing lipstick.

Christopher Allen Horton

By: CHRISTOPHER ALLEN HORTON

CHRISTOPHER ALLEN HORTON — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 01:00:06 +0000

I just read, “Transparent.” Overall, I like Don Lemon. But, Mr. Lemon has some identity issues when it comes to the relationship between being Negro and homosexual. Mr. Lemon seems to take too much comfort in his association with Caucasians. I just saw an online video of Mr. Lemon being shoved by Marcus Bachman. Maybe, Mr. Bachman did not appreciate Mr. Lemon’s public laughter about “pink slips.”

Christopher Allen Horton

By: CHRISTOPHER ALLEN HORTON

CHRISTOPHER ALLEN HORTON — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:51:09 +0000

“Ron,”
I DO NOT KNOW YOUR RACE; BASED ON YOUR COMMENTS, I ASSUME YOU ARE NEGRO. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF M-A-Y-B-E KEITH BOYKIN [WHO HAS RECEIVED EXPOSURE ON, "C-SPAN"], MOST CAUCASIANS – ESPECIALLY, OLDER ONES – HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THE OTHERS YOU MENTIONED. SINCE CAUCASIANS OF VARIOUS AGES WATCH, “CNN,” DON LEMON’S “COMING OUT” IS MORE “EYE-CATCHING.”
CHRISTOPHER ALLEN HORTON

By: CHRISTOPHER ALLEN HORTON

CHRISTOPHER ALLEN HORTON — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:27:56 +0000

RECENTLY, I MADE AN ONLINE PURCHASE OF DON LEMON’S BOOK. I AM ANXIOUS TO READ THIS BOOK. BEFORE 11 MAY 2012, I HAD NEVER HEARD OF DON LEMON. AFTER READING JAMES EDWARD McGREEVEY’S BOOK, I WAS ABLE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HIM. HOPEFULLY AFTER RECEIVING IT IN THE MAIL, MR. LEMON’S, “Transparent,” WILL BE AS REVEALING. WHILE DOING ONLINE RESEARCH OF MR. LEMON, I CAME UPON AN ARTICLE IN WHICH PEOPLE HAD CRITICIZED MR. LEMON FOR BEING CRITICAL OF OUR PRESIDENT. WHETHER OR NOT MR. LEMON SUPPORTS THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY, I DO NOT KNOW [hopefully, I will find out soon]. NONETHELESS, BECAUSE WE HAVE A BIRACIAL PRESIDENT, A “CURIOUS” SPOTLIGHT HAS BEEN PLACED ON NEGROES IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR – “what are they like?;” “what are their qualifications?;” etc. MR. LEMON HAS A RIGHT TO CRITICIZE OUR PRESIDENT. MORE NEGROES NEED TO FOLLOW SUIT.
THANKS FOR YOUR TIME.
CHRISTOPHER ALLEN HORTON

By: JoJo

JoJo — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 03:04:25 +0000

I love Don Lemon,watching ,listening to him speak.I have even more admiration for him. enyoy your life ,and be proud who you are.

By: Chris Winters

Chris Winters — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:03:45 +0000

I’m pretty sure he said high-profile. I have never heard of anyone else you mentioned, but I like most of America know who Don Lemon is.

By: barron wise

barron wise — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:32:06 +0000

High commendations, to Don , not only on his choice to share his story and tell the world to get over it , but also because in all the newscast, and anchors out there , i have always enjoyed watching Don , and I have always felt I was getting the full news story without the pressure of the news person’s judgement . I have always felt included, enlightened and entertained by Don , I am glad he is my facebook friend too.

By: Ron

Ron — Tue, 31 May 2011 04:40:15 +0000

Don, I’m glad you are living your truth and setting an example for others. However, you are not the first or only openly gay black public figure: Anthony Woods, a black, openly gay, Iraqi war veteran & West Point and Harvard graduate ran for a seat in the House of Representatives in 2010 at the age of 29. Me’shell Ndegeocello has been open about her bisexuality since her debut album was released in 1993. R&B recording artists Rahsaan Patterson and Donnie are also black and openly gay. Their music reflects this fact. Alice Walker has addressed lesbianism and bisexuality in her work and has openly discussed her relationship with Tracy Chapman. Rod McCullom is an openly gay, black TV producer, blogger, and JOURNALIST whose work has been printed here in the Washington Blade. Perhaps you have heard of Keith Boykin? Keith Boykin is black and he was an openly gay White House aide to Bill Clinton in the 1990s. Boykin published books on being gay and black in the 1990s. He continues to be featured on CNN and MSNBC. Have you heard of the National Black Justice Coalition – “the civil rights organization dedicated to empowering Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people [and] eradicat[ing] racism and homophobia”?

Now that you have come out of your class closet, Don, perhaps you should come out and meet the rest of us.

By: MartyMpls

MartyMpls — Mon, 30 May 2011 02:29:31 +0000

Wow, I saw this on CNN earlier today, at first I thought it was a different CNN personality, but Don Lemon? Then I thought he’s always been a bit funny (in a good way), and I have speculated about his sexuality, but he always seems to be flirting with the women on the show. Well Don, I will be watching you (in a good way), and best of luck. You are quite articulate and I’m sure your personality, good looks, and wit, will help all of us similarly sexually orientated.

By: Rosa Ancajima

Rosa Ancajima — Sat, 28 May 2011 21:46:57 +0000

Don, I’ve been living in NY only for the last 5 years, but I admire you from the first time I watched you in CNN you are the best and really courageous for what you are done. I support you and keep being what you are.