Events
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WATCH: The Root’s New Owner Ashley Allison Surprises Gayle King with the SWEETEST Gala Invite
Watch Gayle King receive her flowers from The Root’s owner, Ashley Allison, for making this years Root 100 list.
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The Best-Dressed Root 100 Guests Over The Years
We’re taking a look back at some of the best-dressed attendees at The Root 100 gala over the years.
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The Amazing Story of ‘Finding Your Roots’ Host Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Ahead of the annual Root 100 awards, we’re taking a look at the life of The Root’s founder, Henry Louis Gates Jr.
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Oscar-Nominee Michael B. Jordan’s Best Movies, By Box Office
As the 2026 Oscars nears, we’re celebrating first-time nominee Michael B Jordan’s best movies by the box office!
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Black America Divided Over ‘End’ of Target Boycott As Big Debates Ignite Across the Internet
Black folks online are divided on whether the national Target boycott is actually over and who has the authority to call a quits.
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After the ‘End’ of the Target Boycott, Organizer Nina Turner Says CVS is Next
Former Ohio Sen. Nina Turner is calling on Black folks to stop spending at another billion-dollar corporation after a Tennessee Senate bill is causing a stir.
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How Black America Refused to Be Dimmed in 2025 and Why We’ll Be Even Better in 2026
The charge for Black people in 2026 is to continue developing the enduring legacy of brilliance.
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Inside Gotham Hall, The Site of The Root 100 Party
Peek inside Gotham Hall where The Root 100 will be holding the hottest party of the year on December 3!
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The 5 Greatest Moments from the 2025 The Root 100 Party
The Root 100 returned on Dec. 3, and better believe the night was full of powerful speeches, impressive dance moves and Black excellence!
