the root 2018
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Here Are The Root's 25 Most Popular Posts of 2018
It’s been another wild-ass year of news here at The Root. In 2018, we saw both a blue wave—one propelled by women candidates and people of color—and a veritable tsunami of white tears over the (squints) presence of black people in public spaces. It was the year we welcomed the monstrous success of Black Panther,…
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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.…