The Root 100
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Black Things to Do in New York City This Holiday
We have the tea on how to celebrate the holiday season in NYC with black-owned businesses and cultural events across the five boroughs
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The Root 100: A Sneak Peek Into the Hottest Party of 2025!
Although The Root 100 Gala is over, we’re giving you an inside peek at the best Christmas party of the year celebrating Black excellence!
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Root 100: How Ryan Coogler Became One of the Greatest Filmmakers and Storytellers of Our Time
Before The Root 100 gala on Dec. 3, we’re celebrating Ryan Coogler’s inspiring career, triumphs and enduring impact on Black storytelling!
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Why the ‘4 Women’ Quartet of Ledisi, Jill Scott, Kelly Price, Marsha Ambrosius is Still Considered The Most Brilliant Performance— Ever
EDITOR’S NOTE: In honor of the upcoming The Root 100 celebration, we are rerunning one of our most popular and beloved articles from last year’s gala!
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In New Trend, Black Men Are Ditching Tracksuits for Quarter Zips and Calling Themselves ‘Young Gentleman’
Gen-Z Black Men trade athleisure for “Gentleman” style in this new trend.
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The Root 100: Gen-Z Honorees We’re Celebrating in 2025
The Root honors these young people who made waves in 2025!
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It’s The Party of The Year! The Root 100 Gala, Honoring These Black Americans, Is Set for Dec. 3
Y’all Ready For a Party? Get to know all the honorees who will be honored on December 3rd at Gotham Hall in NYC
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New York Style Guide: What Will They Wear At The Root 100 Party Dec. 3
Need some style inspiration for the Root 100 party? We’ve got some ideas for you.
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All About Amy Sherald, Obama Portrait Artist and Root 100 Honoree
Amy Sherald found fame when she was chosen to paint former First Lady Michelle Obama. We’re looking at what inspires this 2025 The Root 100 Honoree.