2024 The Root 100: Black Men Killed The Red Carpet

Marcus Samuelsson, Don Lemon and Aldis Hodge were just some of the stylish celebs who showed up to the star-studded event

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When you put some of the most influential Black Americans together at New York City’s legendary Apollo Theater, you can guarantee there will be some great style on display. The men who attended this year’s The Root 100 Gala did not disappoint. Guys showed up in tailored suits, fly furs, stylish sneakers and more. Check out our men’s fashion roundup from The Root 100 2024 Gala.

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Don Lemon Breaks Down How He’s Building His Media Empire

Roy Wood Jr.

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Writer, comedian and The Root 100 Gala host Roy Wood Jr.

Aldis Hodge

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“Cross” star and The Root 100 honoree actor Aldis Hodge

Don Lemon

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Award-winning journalist, television host and The Root 100 honoree Don Lemon

Tracy Morgan

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Actor-comedian Tracy Morgan

Marcus Samuelsson

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Award-winning chef, restauranteur, cookbook author, television host and The Root 100 honoree Marcus Samuelsson

Wendell Pierce

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“Elsbeth” star, actor and The Root 100 honoree Wendell Pierce

Nick Arrington

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TV personality Nick Arrington

Prince Derek Doll

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Recording artist Prince Derek Doll

Abraham P. Detrench Kallon

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DePRO Global CEO and Founder Abraham P. Detrench Kallon

Jawn Murray

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“SHERRI” Executive Producer Jawn Murray

Antjuan Seawright

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Democratic political strategist and Senior Advisor to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and The Root 100 honoree Antjuan Seawright

Dustin Ross

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NAACP Image Award-winning co-host of “Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams,” Dustin Ross

Duchesne Drew

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SVP of American Public Media Group, President of Minnesota Public Radio, Member of Columbia Board of Trustees and The Root 100 honoree Duchesne Drew

Vincent Evans

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Congressional Black Caucus Executive Director and The Root 100 honoree Vincent Evans

Gevin Reynolds

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Political commentator and former speech writer to Vice President Kamala Harris, Gevin Reynolds

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