The ousted host, 57, who was fired from CNN in April following a 17-year stint at the network as part of an apparent shake-up of its image as a liberal station - and who came out as gay in his 2011 memoir 'Transparent' - will mark the 16 June event as Emil wants to ""shine a light"" on black and queer men
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon is set to celebrate Pride Month by hosting Emil Wilbekins 7th annual Native Son Awards at Barry Dillers IAC building in New York.
The former CNN anchor has been officially announced to serve as an emcee for an upcoming awards show in New York that aim to shine a light on black and queer men.