influential african americans
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Pretty Hurts: Beyoncé's Influence Is Undisputed, but Can She Bring Back the Skort?
Sometimes, you feel like a skirt. Sometimes, you don’t. I’m not sure it’s possible to overestimate the impact of anything Beyoncé says, does, wears, or eats. In 2016, she effectively reminded the world that New Orleans is still the shit, Coachella will never be the same after her groundbreaking appearance last April, the Louvre credits…
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The Root 100: Tell Us Who Should Be on Our Annual List of Influential African Americans
It’s that time of year, again: We’re now accepting nominations for The Root 100! Every year for the past nine years, The Root 100 has paid tribute to influential and inspirational African Americans, ages 25 to 45, who have excelled in the fields of social justice, politics, entertainment, sports, media, the arts, science/technology and business.…
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The Root 100: Time to Nominate Your Picks for Our Annual List of the Most Influential African Americans
Every year The Root pays tribute to black innovators, leaders and world changers with The Root 100, our annual list of the most influential African Americans, ages 25 to 45. And now it’s time for you, the public, to help shape this list by nominating the people you think represent the best and brightest in…