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For the first time, The Root 100 event is open to everyone, and we'd love to see you there. And if you order through…
We want to hear from you about who you believe deserves to be honored this year.
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She joins a stellar list of Black leaders that includes Nikole Hannah-Jones, Cori Bush, Ibram X. Kendi, Renee…
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If the current debate over teaching American history and who gets credit for building this country is any…
The Root 100 for 2020 is here! Our annual list of the most influential African Americans, ages 25 to 45, honors the…
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In the increasingly fickle world of journalism, longevity is no small feat. So to be celebrating 10 years of being…
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Last night was beautiful. Yet another gala for The Root 100 in the books. I’m honestly still recovering, as is most…
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Every year, The Root 100 honors the most influential African Americans ages 25 to 45 in the fields of art, business,…
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This is it—the last preview before we reveal the full list and who is No. 1 for the 10th anniversary of The Root 100!
As we continue our roll out for the 10th anniversary of The Root 100, we’re giving a sneak peek at the top three…
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We here at The Root always look forward to The Root 100, our annual list celebrating the best and brightest in the…
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Every Root 100 gala is special, but this year was particularly momentous. Along with celebrating our 100 honorees,…
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We celebrate black excellence every day here at The Root, but there’s one event where we celebrate the most…
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Check out The Root 100, our annual celebration of black excellence.
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What can be said about Queen Bey that hasn’t already been said, done, sung, texted, tweeted, explicated, unpacked,…
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The pop-cultural impact of Shonda Rhimes cannot be overstated, although at this point, it’s hard to imagine TV…
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It is a rare piece of long-form journalism that breaks the internet. But that’s exactly what happened when Ta-Nehisi…
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Benjamin Todd Jealous first made a national name for himself in 2008 when, at age 35, he became the youngest leader…
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