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Every year, The Root 100 captures a snapshot of who we are, what we’ve built, and how we keep going.
This isn’t just a list of names—it’s an archive of the present. From the courtroom and boardrooms to studios, timelines, and community centers, these honorees remind us that Black life is not only surviving; it’s creating the record by which the future will know us.
At a time when our stories are flattened or erased, The Root 100 stands as proof: we are still the standard, the pulse, and the blueprint.
Unlike in previous years, The Root 100 will present the best in Black achievement without rankings, celebrating each honoree equally for their contributions and impact. This shift reflects a renewed commitment to collective recognition honoring the shared brilliance, innovation, and cultural influence that continue to define the Black experience. Each honoree on the 2025 list represents excellence in their own right, reinforcing that progress is not a competition but a celebration of collective power.
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Publisher, The Root
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