• Black History Month 2024

    Presented by Audible and Nat Geo, this collection of cultural news, video interviews, and essays honors the vibrant tapestry of Black history on The Root.

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  • The Root 100

    The Root’s annual list of the country’s top Black artists, influencers, and change-makers and live event, underwritten by Toyota, Verizon and L’Oréal Paris.

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  • The Root Institute

    An annual live gathering of America’s greatest Black minds is building a blueprint for a better Black America, presented by Google, CareQuest, and Amazon.

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  • Start. Build. Grow.

    In honor of Black Business Month, The Root shone a light on America’s Black entrepreneurs who are creating for the culture in this series presented by Target.

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  • Hip-Hop: ’73 Till Infinity

    On hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, seven G/O sites celebrated the genre’s impact across fashion, cars, tech, business, sports, and gaming, presented by Audible.

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  • How is your company trying to create a more inclusive culture?

    Discover 5 ways for leaders to work wonders in this interactive white paper for Workhuman

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  • The Root’s 2023 Seriously Stylish Gift Guide

    No time to shop? No problem. We’ve picked out some of our favorite apparel and accessories just in time for the holiday season.

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  • Get Your Tickets Today!

    Tickets to The Root 100—an evening of comedy, music and inspiration—are on sale now. Join us on December 5 at NYC’s iconic Apollo Theater.

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  • Top 10 Ways to Build Wealth

    Top 10 Ways to Build Wealth

    A MassMutual senior executive gives guidance on building personal wealth and reducing the racial wealth gap for the wider Black community.

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  • The Root 100 2022

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

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