The Root 100 Gala happened last night (Dec. 5) at Harlem’s World Famous Apollo Theater, an apt area to honor the Black quality we’ve seen throughout 2024.
The prosperous crowd consisted of a lot of Harlemites who made a night out of the ticketed occasion, along with the most significant names in home entertainment, journalism and politics, consisting of honorees like Sen. Jasmine Crockett, chef Marcus Samuelsson, and star Wendell Pierce, who spoke hope into the crowd relating to the dissatisfaction numerous felt this previous election. Don Lemon likewise influenced the audience to get rid of VP Kamala Harris’ loss and progress with function, a style that brought throughout the night.
Home entertainment for the night consisted of choices from numerous honorees, consisting of Ledisi and Andra Day, who carried out a brand-new tune from her approaching movie, Displaying Forgiveness, As CASSANDRA (cherith) track “Probably.” Broadway star Kecia Lewis– who was presented by her Crutch co-star Tracey Morgan– blessed the crowd with numerous choices, too, including her signature tune from Broadway musical, Hell’s Kitchen entitled “Perfect Way to Die.”
Host Roy Wood Jr. kept the laughs coming throughout the night, showing precisely why he was asked back after formerly hosting the dapper affair. Other honorees in presence consisted of Aldis Hodge and DeWanda Wise, with the complete list offered on The RootTake a look at snaps from The Root 100 Gala listed below.
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The Root 100 2024 Gala
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Roy Wood Jr. participates in The Root 100 2024 Gala at The Apollo Theater on December 05, 2024 in New York City.
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The Root 100 2024 Gala
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Laura Coates and Roy Wood Jr. go to The Root 100 2024 Gala at The Apollo Theater on December 05, 2024 in New York City.
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The Root 100 2024 Gala
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Erika Woods and Wendell Pierce go to The Root 100 2024 Gala at The Apollo Theater on December 05, 2024 in New York City.
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The Root 100 2024 Gala
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Jasmine Crockett participates in The Root 100 2024 Gala at The Apollo Theater on December 05, 2024 in New York City.
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The Root 100 2024 Gala
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Tamron Hall goes to The Root 100 2024 Gala at The Apollo Theater on December 05, 2024 in New York City.
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The Root 100 2024 Gala
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Kecia Lewis and Tracy Morgan go to The Root 100 2024 Gala at The Apollo Theater on December 05, 2024 in New York City.
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The Root 100 2024 Gala
Image Credit: Jason Mendez/Getty Images for The Root
Kecia Lewis participates in The Root 100 2024 Gala at The Apollo Theater on December 05,
