The Best Black Fashion From the 2024 Glamour Women of the Year Awards

Taraji P. Henson, Kelly Rowland and the Queen Bey herself were among the stars who rocked the red carpet

From sports to news to entertainment, Glamour Magazine honored women who made their mark on our world this year at the 2024 Glamour Women of the Year Awards on October 8.

Video will return here when scrolled back into view
Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter Tour Kicked Off With This Viral Moment

The star-studded event was held at The Edition Hotel in New York City’s Times Square. This year’s honorees included actress and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson, track star Allyson Felix and superstar mama mogul Tina Knowles. Serena Williams was recognized as one of two Global Women of the Year.

With all of that Black girl magic in one place, you know the red carpet was hot. Check out some of our favorite Black stars’ looks at the 2024 Glamour Women of the Year Awards.

All in the Family

Photo: Getty Images Dimitrios Kambouris

A gorgeous group shot of Angela Beyincé, Tina Knowles, Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Glamour editor-in-chief Samantha Barry.

Lance Gross

Photo: Getty Images Taylor Hill

“Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” star Lance Gross.

Anifa Mvuemba

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 08: Anifa Mvuemba attends the 2024 Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Times Square EDITION Hotel on October 08, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic) Photo: Getty Images Taylor Hill

Anifa Mvuemba, fashion designer and founder of women’s ready-to-wear brand Hanifa.

Tina Knowles

Photo: Getty Images TheStewartofNY

Tina Knowles, the ultimate mama mogul

Abby Phillip

Photo: Getty Images Taylor Hill

Abby Phillip, CNN correspondent and anchor of “NewsNight with Abby Phillip”

June Ambrose

Photo: Getty Images Taylor Hill

Stylist and costume designer June Ambrose

Nafessa Williams

Photo: Getty Images Taylor Hill

“Rivals” star Nafessa Williams

Allyson Felix

Photo: Getty Images Taylor Hill

Olympic medalist and entrepreneur Allyson Felix

Brandon Blackwood

Photo: Getty Images Taylor Hill

Handbag designer Brandon Blackwood

Amber Ruffin

Photo: Getty Images Taylor Hill

Comedian and writer Amber Ruffin

Taraji P. Henson

Photo: Getty Images Dimitrios Kambouris

Actress and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson

Maleah Joi Moon

Photo: Getty Images Taylor Hill

A Broadway beauty! “Hell’s Kitchen” star Maleah Joi Moon

Victoria Monét

Photo: Getty Images TheStewartofNY

Singer and songwriter Victoria Monét

Tarana Burke

Photo: Getty Images Taylor Hill

Activist and founder of the MeToo movement, Tarana Burke

Ubah Hassan

Photo: Getty Images TheStewartofNY

Ubah Hassan, model and “The Real Housewives of New York City” cast member

Straight From The Root

Sign up for our free daily newsletter.

Latest from The Root

Even More Crazy Events No One Could Have Predicted in 2025

Even More Crazy Events No One Could Have Predicted in 2025

From Marjorie Taylor Greene resigning to Diddy’s shocking verdict, here are the most unexpected moments from 2025 …
Peek Inside The Childhood Home Of Nina Simone

Peek Inside The Childhood Home Of Nina Simone

A look through the recently restored childhood home of the High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone …
GloRilla Gives Update on Friendship With Young Thug Months After Viral Negative Tweets

GloRilla Gives Update on Friendship With Young Thug Months After Viral Negative Tweets

Rapper Young Thug made waves on social media in September when he bashed GloRilla’s looks. And now there’s an update on where they stand now! …
A Peek Inside The Root 100 Party's Swag Bag

A Peek Inside The Root 100 Party’s Swag Bag

Shampoo from Cécred, beard oil from Bask & Lather, and a festive bottle of Martell were just a few of the goodies in this year’s The Root 100 swag bag …
The Pros <i>and</i> Cons For Your Favorite Black Shows When Netflix Buys Warner Bros. Discovery

The Pros and Cons For Your Favorite Black Shows When Netflix Buys Warner Bros. Discovery

With Netflix’s impending takeover of Warner Bros., let’s take a look at how this historic deal could impact the future of Black stories and storytellers! …
Why Supreme Court's MAGA-Friendly Redistricting Ruling Could Change Everything For Jasmine Crockett, Other Texas Dems

Why Supreme Court’s MAGA-Friendly Redistricting Ruling Could Change Everything For Jasmine Crockett, Other Texas Dems

Under the Supreme Court temporarily ruling in favor of Trump, but where does it leave the Democrats, who are more than outnumbered …
Customer Pulls Gun on Black Barber After A Messed Up Haircare... and That's Not All

Customer Pulls Gun on Black Barber After A Messed Up Haircare… and That’s Not All

Miami police caught up with Darious Dwayne Davis after he was identified as the man who viciously attacked a Black barbershop owner …
Quinta Brunson's Latest Move Might Change the Lives of Philly Public School Students Forever

Quinta Brunson’s Latest Move Might Change the Lives of Philly Public School Students Forever

Actress Quinta Brunson just launched a new fund designed to for Philadelphia public school students …
Breaking Down Beyoncé, Brandy and Ray J's Social Media Drama!

Breaking Down Beyoncé, Brandy and Ray J’s Social Media Drama!

There’s been a whole bunch of online chatter regarding Beyonce, Brandy and Ray J. Let’s break down what it’s all about! …
How Black Folks and Asians Found Themselves Bonding Over Tiktok Drama About White People

How Black Folks and Asians Found Themselves Bonding Over Tiktok Drama About White People

Black folks have found themselves in the middle of Asian TikTok drama and we’ll tell you why …
Michelle Obama Reveals Seven Unknown Facts About Katt Williams

Michelle Obama Reveals Seven Unknown Facts About Katt Williams

The comedian opened up to Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson on their podcast, sharing a vulnerability you rarely see …
Why Expert Says DHS's 'Not a Nation of Immigrants' Announcement Is Deeper Than You Think

Why Expert Says DHS’s ‘Not a Nation of Immigrants’ Announcement Is Deeper Than You Think

DHS’s “Not a Nation of Immigrants” stance has deeper Implications, according to Experts …
Meghan Markle's Holiday Netflix Special is Just the Kind of Self-Care Black Folks Need Right Now

Meghan Markle’s Holiday Netflix Special is Just the Kind of Self-Care Black Folks Need Right Now

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has a special holiday episode of her lifestyle show and her Black fans are here it. Spoiler alert: Prince Harry loves gumbo! …
Here's How Much it Costs to Rent Out Kanye West's Formerly Abandoned Malibu Mansion

Here’s How Much it Costs to Rent Out Kanye West’s Formerly Abandoned Malibu Mansion

Since 2021, the Malibu mansion that once belonged to Kanye West has been through renovations, potential timeshares and now a possible foreclosure …
The <i>Real</i> Reason Star Boxer Terence Crawford Was Stripped Of His WBC Title

The Real Reason Star Boxer Terence Crawford Was Stripped Of His WBC Title

Terence Crawford refused to pay a $300,000 sanctioning fee that was mandated by the World Boxing Coucil (WBC) …
About Those Pics of Diddy Smiling with Inmates...

About Those Pics of Diddy Smiling with Inmates…

Diddy just became the latest victim of artificial intelligence after the truth behind his viral prison pictures are finally revealed …
Why the Netflix Diddy Doc Has Everyone Furious at This Black Woman Juror From the Trial

Why the Netflix Diddy Doc Has Everyone Furious at This Black Woman Juror From the Trial

After watching the Netflix Diddy documentary, fans call out Juror 160 on behavior which may have impacted the court ruling …
Halle Berry Trashes the Idea of Gavin Newsom as President For One Crucial Reason

Halle Berry Trashes the Idea of Gavin Newsom as President For One Crucial Reason

Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry is calling out California Gov. Gavin Newsom for his veto of legislation supporting one crucial topic …
'Industry' Star Myha'la's Response to Learning Her Roots Will Have You Reaching For Tissues

‘Industry’ Star Myha’la’s Response to Learning Her Roots Will Have You Reaching For Tissues

‘Industry’ star Myha’la Herrold sobs after landing in the country of her ancestral roots for the first time …