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Ledisi just showed the world how it’s done. The Grammy Award-winning singer performed “Life Every Voice and Sing” ahead of the highly anticipated 2025 Super Bowl game in New Orleans. Read more…
Conservative NFL fans are demanding a Super Bowl boycott after they discovered that the “Black National Anthem” will be performed on Sunday in New Orleans. Over the years, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” has been sung during the NFL pregame events—and has always sparked some type of controversy. Read more…
As we get closer to Super Bowl Sunday, the anticipation for Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance is only growing. Hip-hop fans are theorizing what songs Lamar will perform, what guests will come out during the show, and whether he’ll actually say the lyrics to that one song. Read more…
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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 wait. On December 5, 2004, The Root celebrated some of the Black people who made
The Root 100: Exclusive Afterparty, Red Carpet Gala and Slideshow Read More »
Ok, ya’ll we really put our foot in this slide show 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 wait. On December 5, 2004, The Root celebrated some of the Black people
Behind the Scenes at The Root 100 Red carpet, Afterparty: Slideshow Read More »
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 the year’s most influential Black Americans in music, politics, sports, activism, and more. Here are the best moments… Read more…
Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content. There was no shortage of Black Excellence on display Thursday night at the Apollo Theater in New York
The Root 100: Black Stars’ Best Red Carpet Fashion Read More »
If you’re looking for a voice that’s reminiscent of the jazz and soul artists of the past—look no further than singer Ledisi. After her third studio album in 2007 brought her not one but two Grammy nominations, the New Orleans-born, Oakland-bred singer was thrust into the spotlight and subsequently, into the hearts of… Read more…
The Evolution of Ledisi: 2024 Root 100 Headliner Read More »
When you get four singers like Ledisi, Kelly Price, Marsha Ambrosius and Jill Scott together, you know you’re going to get something special. When these artists came together for a powerful performance of Nina Simone’s “Four Women” at the 2010 Black Girls Rock Awards, it wasn’t just special it was iconic. Read more…
It’s almost that time! The annual Root 100 Awards Show is creeping up slowly, and with just seven days until the big show on Thursday, Dec. 5, The Root is getting you hip to all of your favorite celebrities who are set to attend the one-of-a-kind event. Read more…
Celebs Attending ‘The Root 100’ Awards Show Read More »
