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  • 'There Certainly Was an Extremely Black Movement': Ibram X. Kendi Recounts How Blackness Has Been on Display in 2020

    Ibram X. Kendi, Ph.D. doesn’t necessarily know of the single Blackest moment so far in 2020. This year’s The Root 100 honoree does, however, recognize 2020 as a time greatly influenced by “an extremely Black movement.” “You have Black folks, you know, all over this country—and really all over the world—who were really showing this…

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  • Yamiche Alcindor Reflects on the Late Congressman John Lewis' Lasting Impact

    “I get emotional just thinking about the fact that [John Lewis] in his last days still had advice, still had something to give to us.” — ï»żYamiche Alcindor, Journalist, 2020 The Root 100 Honoree text Yamiche Alcindor holds the late civil rights titan John Lewis in high regard. That’s why the PBS NewsHour White House…

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  • Tre'vell Anderson Honors TransGriot Creator and Activist Monica Roberts

    “I’m glad to be sharing a spot on this list with so many other Black queer and trans folks who are doing the work and committed to our liberation.” — Tre’vell Anderson, Journalist, 2020 The Root 100 Honoreeï»żï»ż text Tre’vell Anderson is booked, busy and a bad bitch who isn’t afraid to let you know…

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  • 'COVID Can't Cancel Your Dreams': Aisha Nyandoro on Working in Purpose and Her The Root 100 Recognition

    “Lists like The Root 100 need to exist. Those of us who are doing the work need to see that work recognized, especially for those of us who work in community.” — Aisha Nyandoro, CEO at Springboard to Opportunities, 2020 The Root 100 Honoreeï»ż text Aisha Nyandoro was midway through her morning routine when she…

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  • 'I'm Rooting for Everybody Black' : Meet 3 Honorees From This Year's The Root 100

    The Root 100 honorees are all champions, and we’ll never stop celebrating our community’s accomplishments.ï»ż text From NASCAR to social media and beyond, Black folks have once again proven to be the nation’s ultimate game changers and cultural icons. And 2020’s The Root 100 list is a perfect reflection of how we influence and shape…

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  • Under Jasmyn Lawson's Unapologetically 'Strong Black Lead,' Our Lives Are That Much Better and Blacker

    Jasmyn Lawson is Black Twitter’s best friend. Not only is the 29-year old editorial and brand manager at Netflix’s Strong Black Lead and Twitter legend pushing the culture forward, she’s also making sure our stories are amplified in the process. Lawson joins dozens of other influential Black Americans who “ride hard for our community” on…

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  • Raquel Willis Pays Homage to Black Transgender Ancestors and Urges Us All to Elevate the Work of Current Black Queer and Trans Trailblazers

    “We would not be where we are culturally and socially, as a whole Black community, without the contributions of Black trans folks of yesteryear.” — ï»żRaquel Willis, Director of Communications for the Ms. Foundation for Women, 2020 The Root 100 Honoree text Raquel Willis is proud to sit “in such amazing company” alongside the members…

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  • Ibram X. Kendi on Using His Influence to Ensure That All Black Lives Matter

    “There’s just nothing to me better than when the people that you love the most—and I just love Black people–you know, send you love letters. And that’s really what The Root 100 is.” — Ibram X. Kendi, Director of Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research, 2020 The Root 100 Honoreeï»ż text Calling Ibram X. Kendi,…

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  • 'I Really, Really See You': Yamiche Alcindor Pinpoints Exactly Why Lists Like The Root 100 Matter

    “It’s humbling and I’m so grateful to be on this list with so many amazing people that are doing amazing work, including my friends, Nikole Hannah-Jones of the New York Times, as well as Trymaine Lee of MSNBC.” — Yamiche Alcindor, Journalist, 2020 The Root 100 Honoree text As I write this Kinja post, my…

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  • This Free Black Mental Health App Was Created Two Years Ago. It's Especially Relevant Right Now for Our Community

    Jasmin Pierre isn’t shy when it comes to discussing her mental health journey with others. “I’m really not afraid to put it all out there. Like, people know that I’ve been suicidal. People know that I’ve been in a mental institution,” said the 31-year-old mental health advocate and app creator. By being so open about…

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