
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins was recognized on The Root 100 this year for his work changing narratives through the…

The Root 100 honoree Michael Bennett is not only an NFL star as a Seattle Seahawks defensive end but also an…

The Root 100 honoree Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of the Roots shares why he believes art should represent the…

The Root 100 honoree Chokwe Antar Lumumba, the youngest mayor in Jackson, Miss., history, talks about how he plans…

Raquel Willis was recognized on The Root 100 this year for her unapologetic voice and dedicated work to elevate the…

“I was being Taylor Swift and you just Kanye’d me,” Angela Rye said, scolding her The Root 100 gala co-host, Extra’s…


When we launched The Root 100 in 2009, it was the perfect time to celebrate black excellence. The arrival of the…