The 2024 R00T 100 Gala Honoring Tamron Hall, Andra Day, Ledisi + more!

On Thursday, December 5, the 2024 Root 100 Gala took place at the world-famous Apollo Theater in New York City, honoring this year’s most influential Black Americans.Comedian Roy Woods Jr. hosted the prestigious event, which featured performances by Andra Day and Ledisi.

Don Lemon, Tamron Hall, Aldis Hodge, Wendell Pierce, Laura Coates, Aldis Hodge,Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, and more were among the honorees in attendance!

Other special guests included Mona Scott-Young, Tracy Morgan, Jawn Murray, Flex Anderson, Noma Dumezweni, Edwin Hodge and Skye P. Marshall.

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