More than 72 percent of children in the African-American community are born out of wedlock. That means absent fathers. — Don Lemon Copy Share Image
More often than not, we think of ourselves as black, white, Asian, or Hispanic pretty much in this country, but the real America is much more than that. — Don Lemon Copy Share Image
I don't know if I would have the same take on world matters and social issues if I were not gay. — Don Lemon Copy Share Image
If you're going to be in the business of news and telling people the truth... you've got to be honest. You've got to have… — Don Lemon Copy Share Image
Paula Deen is a human being. She deserves forgiveness and a chance at redemption as much as anyone else. America is about redemption. — Don Lemon Copy Share Image
I'm a gay black guy. If I can't ask questions without caring what people think of me, who can? — Don Lemon Copy Share Image
When someone is in our tribe, I think it's particularly easier for us to tell them apart, because we're used to their facial features. — Don Lemon Copy Share Image
I've never been one to take glee in anyone's demise, and when I saw Jerry Sandusky walk out in handcuffs, I did kind of… — Don Lemon Copy Share Image
I do feel that Paula Deen should not have lost her job, and I've said this on the air. The marketplace should have decided.… — Don Lemon Copy Share Image
The best way not to encounter America's health care system is not to have to encounter it. — Don Lemon Copy Share Image