The Root 100
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Let’s Celebrate the 2022 Root 100 Honorees!
Take a look at our annual list of the country’s top Black artists, influencers, and change-makers.
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The Root 100 – 2022’s Most Influential African Americans
The Root’s annual list of the most influential African Americans in the fields of arts, community, business, entertainment, media, politics, science and sports.
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READER EXCLUSIVE: 10% Off Reader Discount for The Root 100 Event Tickets
The year’s biggest celebration of Black excellence is happening next week in New York City
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Let’s Celebrate the 2022 Root 100 Honorees!
Take a look at our annual list of the country’s top Black artists, influencers, and change-makers.
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Come Join Us at The Apollo for Our Year-End Celebration of Black Excellence [Updated]
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 Ticketmaster, you can even get a discount.
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Root 100 2022: Last Call for Nominations!
We want to hear from you about who you believe deserves to be honored this year.
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The Root 100 – 2021’s Most Influential African Americans
The Root’s annual list of the most influential African Americans in the fields of arts, community, business, entertainment, media, politics, science and sports.
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The Root 100: Kizzmekia Corbett, Who Helped Develop the Moderna Vaccine, Tops Our 2021 List of Most Influential African-Americans
She joins a stellar list of Black leaders that includes Nikole Hannah-Jones, Cori Bush, Ibram X. Kendi, Renee Montgomery and Megan Thee Stallion.
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The Root 100: It's Nomination Time for Our Annual List of Black Excellence
If the current debate over teaching American history and who gets credit for building this country is any indication, the celebration of Black excellence remains a vital and necessary endeavor. The Root 100—our annual list of the best African-American innovators, thought leaders and trailblazers ages 25 to 45—serves as a reminder that we have always…
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The Root 100 Honoree Simone Biles’ Fly Fashion Moments
Whether she’s stunning on a red carpet or keeping it cute at a football game–Biles’ style is just as good as her athleticism. Let’s get into it.