The Root 100 Gala was a star-studded event celebrating the best of our culture.
Check out the night's most magical moments celebrating Black excellence.
The Ithaca native is excited to share her art on a night highlighting Black excellence.
The gospel singer discusses growing up in a family of artists, and performing at the Apollo Theater.
The R&B singer discusses her creative influences and the significance of performing at the Apollo Theater.
The former First Lady caught up with her forever fans at The Root while on her wildly popular book tour for The…
The beloved comedian's got a lot to say about what it takes to succeed in Hollywood.
Take a look at our annual list of the country’s top Black artists, influencers, and change-makers.
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