The Root 100

The Root 100 for 2020 is here! Our annual list of the most influential African Americans, ages 25 to 45, honors the…

The Root 100 isn’t just a celebration of black excellence; it’s a celebration of those who rise to the occasion when…

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In the increasingly fickle world of journalism, longevity is no small feat. So to be celebrating 10 years of being…

Last night was beautiful. Yet another gala for The Root 100 in the books. I’m honestly still recovering, as is most…

Every year, The Root 100 honors the most influential African Americans ages 25 to 45 in the fields of art, business,…

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…

A quick Google search reveals that gifts for 10-year anniversaries should be made of either tin or aluminum, a…

We here at The Root always look forward to The Root 100, our annual list celebrating the best and brightest in the…

Every Root 100 gala is special, but this year was particularly momentous. Along with celebrating our 100 honorees,…

What do you get when you put hundreds of well-dressed black folk, a great DJ, an open bar, and boundless black…

We celebrate black excellence every day here at The Root, but there’s one event where we celebrate the most…

Check out The Root 100, our annual celebration of black excellence.