The Root 100: The Best Moments of the Night, Honoring Lost Legends, Honorees Close Out 2024 and Get Ready for the New Year, the '4 Women' Quartet Remains the Best Performance Ever, Celebrating Honoree and Performer Ledisi, Andra Day's 'Rise Up' as a Timeless Anthem, What to Know About Sabrina Greenlee, Everything About Whoopi Goldberg, Where Are They Now?, 2024's Most Influential Black Celebs, and More

The Root 100 returned bigger and better than ever on Thursday evening. Once again taking over the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem, the brightest stars descended upon the iconic space to celebrate the year’s most influential Black Americans in music, politics, sports, activism, and more. Here are the best moments from the iconic evening. — Jared Alexander

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We can’t wait for you to hear Ledisi on Dec. 5 at the Apollo for The Root 100 awards show. Tickets are still on sale. If you’ve never heard her powerful voice, which is hard to believe, we wanted to give you a taste of her greatness with our analysis of one of the most iconic performances of all times. Just know we warned you. Now sit back, read, listen and enjoy! — Stephanie Holland

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Some singers need all the bells and whistles that go along with performing live. Others can let their voice be the focus and just use it to create magic. Ledisi stands firmly in the latter category. Watching her perform live is akin to watching a master craftsman create the most stunning work of art you’ve ever seen. The Grammy winner brings this level of artistry to the stage every time she sings. With her new album “Good Life” bringing more joy to her fanbase, it’s no surprise to see her among the honorees on the 2024 Root 100. To celebrate her amazing talent and remind you why we’ll always be excited to see her perform on December 5 at the Apollo, these are Ledisi’s best musical moments. — Stephanie Holland

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Some songs have a message so powerful and enduring they become timeless. Few songs in the last ten years fits that description better than Andra Day’s “Rise Up.” The beautiful ballad is an inspiring call to triumph over whatever obstacles are holding you back from reaching the mountaintop. — Stephanie Holland

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The Root 100 honoree Sabrina Greenlee has a touching personal story that should inspire us all. — Angela Johnson

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Very few people in the entertainment world can match resumes with Whoopi Goldberg. Her career stretches across comedy, genre, films, TV, stage, stand up and talk shows. She has quite literally done it all. It’s no surprise to find her on the 2024 Root 100. — Stephanie Holland

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Upon the announcement of The Root 100 celebration of 2024, it’s important we acknowledge some of our previous honorees and answer your looming question: “Where are they now?” — Kalyn Womack

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This has been a banner year for Black Excellence. Whether it’s politics, entertainment, science, or business, Black folks have dominated the culture. We’re celebrating all that we’ve achieved this year with the 2024 Root 100. There is no shortage of legends, pioneers, influencers and rising political stars to honor this year, so we’re jumping right in with a groundbreaking, history-making No. 1 choice. — Stephanie Holland, Candace McDuffie, Phenix S Halley, Angela Johnson, Noah A. McGee, Kalyn Womack, Shanelle Genai

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