The Root Celebrates The Root 100 Honorees

On Thursday, Nov. 14, The Root celebrated The Root 100’s class of 2013 at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City. Honorees included Ohio state Sen. Nina Turner, political pundit Joy-Ann Reid, LGBT-rights activist Danielle Moodie-Mills and writer and MSNBC co-host Touré. The members of The Root 100, who range in age from 25 to 45, were chosen for their leadership and achievements in their fields.

Honoree Danielle Moodie-Mills with her wife, Aisha Moodie-Mills

Honoree Rachel Brooks with guest

Gala attendees Beverly Johnson and Harriette Cole

Gala attendees

Honorees Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and state Sen. Nina Turner

Gala attendees

Honoree Brittney Cooper and guest

The Root Editor-in-Chief Henry Louis Gates Jr. and The Root Special Correspondent Keli Goff

Honoree Ivory Toldson and guest

Gala venue

Gala attendees

The Root Senior Editor Omar Wasow with The Root's senior editor-at-large, Joel Dreyfuss

Gala venue

The Root 100 award

Honoree Touré with wife Rita Nakouzi

The Root 100 honorees

Gala attendees

Honoree Jamil Smith and guest

Honorees Joy-Ann Reid and Sen. Nina Turner

Gala attendee Erika Pittman; The Root's national sales manager, Michael Clark; and attendee Natasha Sandy

Honorees David Johns and Angela Rye with Jeff Johnson and other gala attendees 

Honoree Kimberly Bryant (left) and guest