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The Root 100 – 2020

The Root's annual list of the most influential African Americans in the fields of arts, community, business, entertainment, media, politics, science and sports.

Why Black Folks Say Reality Star Todd Chrisley’s Comments on Black Prisoners Wasn’t Enough

‘Mia’ Explains the Tragic Reason She Kept in Contact with Diddy After He Assaulted Her

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Meet Tiffanie Barriere: The Drinking Coach Making History at the NYSE

Tramell Tillman Talks Sparring with Tom Cruise and Bringing That <em>Severance</em> Heat to <em>Mission: Impossible</em>

Tramell Tillman Talks Sparring with Tom Cruise and Bringing That Severance Heat to Mission: Impossible

Angela Bassett Reveals the <i>Mission: Impossible</i> Birthday Surprise That Got Tom Cruise Dancing

Angela Bassett Reveals the Mission: Impossible Birthday Surprise That Got Tom Cruise Dancing

Biggie and Diddy’s Strange Friendship: Revisiting the Most Defining Moments

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We Just Learned About This Creepy Diddy-Harvey Weinstein Connection

Recent allegations against Harvey Weinstein has stolen spotlight from Diddy, and now the two men are connected for this reason.

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Cardi B. Breaks Down How Much It Costs to Raise Her Kids and The Number Will Shock You!

A ‘Sinners’ Sequel Really Is In the Works? What Ryan Coogler Has to Say Might Surprise You

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A ‘Sinners’ Sequel Really Is In the Works? What Ryan Coogler Has to Say Might Surprise You

Talks of a second iteration of the film blew up over the weekend and now Coogler himself has responded.

DDG’s Brother’s Viral Fight Over Man Calling Him This Ridiculous Nickname May Not Be What it Seems

Kobe Bryant’s Widow Addresses Pregnancy Rumors With A Special Surprise

Jess Hilarious Responds to Backlash After Being Dragged for Transphobic Comments

Kendrick Lamar, Tupac and More Famous Black Geminis

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Serena Williams Breaks Down How Much Money Her Daughter Gets For Her Weekly Allowance

Actor Who Played ‘Poot’ in ‘The Wire’ Struggles After Dangerous Tornado Devastates Family, Home

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The Tulsa Mayor’s Planned ‘Reparations’ to Black Wall Street Massacre Survivors is Insulting

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Trump Commutes Sentence of Chicago Gang Leader Larry Hoover, But it’s Not What You Think at All…

Why Black Men Need To Stop Telling Black Women ‘That’s Why You Don’t Have A Man’

Black Professor: Why Gen-Zs Are the Absolute Worst

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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky attend the “Highest 2 Lowest” red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France. Photo: Getty Images Monica Schipper

Every Must-See Outfit From the 2025 Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Doechii attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Jamie McCarthy

Internet Still Uncomfortable With Doechii’s Face ‘branding’ During Met Gala

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Shaboozey attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Jamie McCarthy

Shaboozey’s Met Gala Look Was Relentlessly Roasted, But Critics Say it’s a Sinister Pattern New Black Artists Shouldn’t Ignore

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Lisa attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Dia Dipasupil

TikTok Thinks ‘The White Lotus’ Star Wore Rosa Parks’ Face on Her Panties For the 2025 Met Gala, and Folks are Pissed

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