Amy Sherald found fame when she was chosen to paint former First Lady Michelle Obama. We’re looking at what inspires this 2025 The Root 100 Honoree. At the 16th Annual The Root 100 Gala at Gotham Hall ...

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 ...

What do politician Cory Booker, tennis star Serena Williams and rapper Jay Z have in common? They all top this year's "Root 100," an annual list... The Root 100: A Who's Who Of Black America The ...

The Root 100 Gala took place last night (Dec. 5) at Harlem’s World Famous Apollo Theater, an apt locale to honor the Black excellence we’ve seen over the course of 2024. Host Roy Wood Jr. kept the ...

Planning to join us at The Root 100 Gala at the Apollo Theater on December 5? it’s the perfect time to celebrate 100 years of Harlem Renaissance style. Everyone from politicians like Jasmine Crockett ...

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 ...