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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiJuly 30, 2026United States

Stephen Colbert Receives Anti-Censorship Award Following Show Cancellation

Stephen Colbert has been honored with an anti-censorship award by the Before Columbus Foundation shortly after CBS ended his long-running late-night program. The award recognizes his work alongside several other literary and editorial figures.

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Why It Matters

The cancellation of 'The Late Show' in May 2026 removed a prominent media platform, with the network citing economic factors while the host and others have expressed skepticism regarding that reasoning.

Key Facts

  • Stephen Colbert received an anti-censorship award from the Before Columbus Foundation.
  • CBS ended 'The Late Show' in May 2026.
  • CBS cited economic reasons for the cancellation of the program.
  • Colbert and others have publicly questioned the economic justification provided by CBS for the cancellation.
  • The award was presented as part of the 47th annual American Book Awards.
  • Mitchell Kaplan, founder of Books & Books, shared the anti-censorship award with Colbert.
  • Other award recipients included Nicholas Boggs, John Fugelsang, Adela Najarro, Karen Tei Yamashita, Morgan Entrekin, and Roger Malina.

Who's Mentioned

personMitchell Kaplan“Co-recipient of the anti-censorship award and founder of Books & Books.”personStephen Colbert“Host of 'The Late Show' and recipient of the anti-censorship award.”organizationBefore Columbus Foundation“Non-profit organization based in Oakland that presents the American Book Awards.”personIshmael Reed“Author and founder of the foundation that established the award.”organizationCBS“Network that ended 'The Late Show' in May 2026.”personDonald Trump“Former President and frequent subject of Colbert's criticism.”