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Photos From The Root 100 2014 Gala: Turn Down for What?!
This year’s cohort of honorees basked in one another’s company at The Root’s annual gala, held Thursday night at Espace in New York City, honoring the most impactful African Americans between the ages of 25 and 45. The Root 100 honorees Tamron Hall and Van Jones, The Root Editor-in-Chief Henry Louis Gates Jr., and host…
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The Root 100 Gala Celebrates the Most Influential African Americans
The Root 100 annual gala is always a high-powered networking event, part family reunion, part revival. Throw in a photo booth and a great DJ, and it turns into one of the best parties of the year. Thursday night’s soiree at New York City’s Espace on West 42nd Street did not disappoint. Packed with movers…
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Michael Brown’s Mother Could Face Felony Theft Charges: Report
As the nation waits for possible charges to be brought against Darren Wilson, the police officer who killed Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., Brown’s mother may be facing charges of her own. Leslie McSpadden has been accused of leading others to attack and steal money from a group selling “Justice for Mike Brown” merchandise. If…
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How We Can Respect the Service of Our Veterans
They have served their country and made sacrifices that most of us can never imagine. Some come home with physical injuries, many with emotional problems, and all are looking for ways to move forward with their lives. They are veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan or serving on duty standing watch over the…
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Who’s Who in the Nov. 4 Election
This year a record number of black Americans are running for office. In total, across congressional and statewide elections, more than 100 black politicians are seeking office. There are 83 black Republicans and Democrats vying for positions in the House. Among them is Utah’s Mia Love, who would become the first black Republican woman elected…
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Ta-Nehisi Coates on White Supremacy and a Life of Struggle
This year we selected writer Ta-Nehisi Coates as the top honoree on The Root 100, our annual list of influential and high-achieving African Americans. It was June when The Atlantic published his widely read and highly acclaimed cover article, “The Case for Reparations,” which “lays bare a compelling argument for the pecuniary redress of Africans brought…
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Finding Her Roots: Valerie Jarrett’s Family Made Some Fascinating Contributions to American History
If you missed Tuesday night’s installment of PBS’ Finding Your Roots—hosted by The Root’s editor-in-chief, Henry Louis Gates Jr.—it’s worth checking your local listings for a replay. This latest episode focused on “three enslaved families with three unique histories,” including the family histories of Yale-educated actress Angela Bassett, of Malcolm X and What’s Love Got…
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Divorce: How to Keep the Lawyers From Getting All Your Money
There is no denying the emotional and financial toll that divorce can take on a family. But once the decision has been made to end a marriage, there are steps that can be taken to prevent the destructive toll on each spouse’s financial future. In this Wednesday’s episode of The Root Live: Bring It to…
Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
