Stephen Colbert wins an anti-censorship award after CBS ends ‘The Late Show’
Summary
Stephen Colbert received an anti-censorship award from the Before Columbus Foundation after CBS ended his show "The Late Show" in May, citing economic reasons. The foundation honors diverse voices in U.S. literature and culture and gave awards to various authors and publishers during its 47th annual American Book Awards.Key Facts
- Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for 11 years and was known for his conflicts with President Donald Trump.
- CBS ended "The Late Show" in May 2026, saying it was due to economic reasons.
- Colbert received an anti-censorship award from the Before Columbus Foundation, which promotes diversity in American literature and culture.
- The foundation’s American Book Awards recognize a wide range of writers, from famous authors to new and under-recognized ones.
- Other award winners included booksellers, publishers, and authors like Nicholas Boggs, John Fugelsang, and Karen Tei Yamashita.
- The Before Columbus Foundation is a nonprofit based in Oakland, California.
- The awards reflect diversity naturally without set quotas.
- Stephen Colbert’s award was shared with Mitchell Kaplan, a leading independent bookseller.
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