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 ...

Although The Root 100 Gala is over, we’re giving you an inside peek at the best Christmas party of the year celebrating Black excellence! Roland Martin posed for the cameras on the carpet before ...

A-list stars, great music and Black excellence perfectly describe this year’s The Root 100 celebration. The event took place at the legendary Gotham Hall in new York City, and between the special ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Root 100 Gala took place last night (Dec. 5) at Harlem’s World Famous Apollo Theater, an apt locale to honor the Black ...

This year, Kecia Lewis was recognized as one of The Root's most influential Black Americans, celebrating her career spanning over four decades. During the event, she performed 'Perfect Way To Die' ...

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 ...