The Root 100
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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.
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Ashley Allison’s Inspiring Speech Electrifies Star-Studded Root 100 Gala!
At the 16th Annual The Root 100 Gala at Gotham Hall in NYC, The Root’s new owner Ashley Allison takes the stage for an inspiring speech!
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The Root 100 Guest List Revealed— See Who’s Attending!
From trailblazing leaders to cultural icons, get an exclusive look at The Root 100 honorees set to light up the red carpet at this year’s Root 100 Gala on Dec.3!
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Ashley Allison’s Amazing Journey From Political Strategist to Publisher of The Root
Ahead of the celebration for The Root 100 honorees on Dec. 3, we highlight the inspiring journey of Ashley Allison, who transitioned from politics to becoming the publisher of The Root.
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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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Do You Know the Story of Doug E. Fresh, the Human Beat Box Known for Shaping Hip-Hop’s Golden Era?
Known as the human beatbox, rapper Doug E. Fresh created a signature style that dominated hip-hop in the mid-1980s.
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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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The Fascinating Story of How Root 100 Honoree Loren LoRosa Got Her ‘The Breakfast Club’ Gig
Entertainment journalist and “The Breakfast Club” co-host Loren LoRosa talks about how refusing to take ‘no’ for an answer got her the job of her dreams.
