The Root celebrated The Root 100 class of 2013 with a gala event at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City Thursday night.…
The Root 100 gala celebration was held at the Tribeca Rooftop in Lower Manhattan, with more than 250 attendees.
The Root 100 celebration was held at the Tribeca Rooftop in Lower Manhattan.
Publisher of The Root Donna Byrd spoke at The Root 100 celebration, held at the Tribeca Rooftop in Lower Manhattan.
The Root 100 celebration was held at the Tribeca Rooftop in Lower Manhattan. Political consultant Angela Rye was one…
The Root 100 celebration was held at the Tribeca Rooftop in Lower Manhattan on Nov. 14. Jazz-rock pianist ELEW…
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