Last night was beautiful. Yet another gala for The Root 100 in the books. I’m honestly still recovering, as is most of the staff, I’m sure. But I had to push through this recovery process to share the ...

The Root 100 returned bigger and better than ever on Thursday evening. Once again taking over the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem, the brightest stars descended upon the iconic space to celebrate ...

Ok, ya’ll we really put our foot in this in order to give you a little background tea on this amazing night. First, you’ll need a glass of cognac and some good music to set the mood. Go on...we can ...

Black excellence filled the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem on Tuesday evening for the annual Root 100 Gala. It was an evening filled with comedy, music, and inspirational speeches to recognize ...

Mayor Kasim Reed joins such notables as singer Beyonce, NAACP CEO Benjamin Jealous and hip-hop artist Will.i.am on the Root 100 list – an annual compilation of the 100 “Most Influential ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. A jumpstart to the week, and a big one to celebrate and contemplate: In its 11th year ...

It’s finally that time of the year! Later today, we’re dropping our list of notable Black athletes, musicians, politicians, and cultural icons who have made an impact in 2025 for our annual The Root ...