On Thursday, Nov. 14, The Root celebrated The Root 100’s class of 2013 at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City. Honorees included Ohio state Sen. Nina Turner, political pundit Joy-Ann Reid, LGBT-rights activist Danielle Moodie-Mills and writer and MSNBC co-host Touré. The members of The Root 100, who range in age from 25 to 45, were chosen for their leadership and achievements in their fields.
Honoree Danielle Moodie-Mills with her wife, Aisha Moodie-Mills
Honoree Rachel Brooks with guest
Gala attendees Beverly Johnson and Harriette Cole
Gala attendees
Honorees Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and state Sen. Nina Turner
Gala attendees
Honoree Brittney Cooper and guest
The Root Editor-in-Chief Henry Louis Gates Jr. and The Root Special Correspondent Keli Goff
Honoree Ivory Toldson and guest
Gala venue
Gala attendees
The Root Senior Editor Omar Wasow with The Root's senior editor-at-large, Joel Dreyfuss
Gala venue
The Root 100 award
Honoree Touré with wife Rita Nakouzi
The Root 100 honorees
Gala attendees
Honoree Jamil Smith and guest
Honorees Joy-Ann Reid and Sen. Nina Turner
Gala attendee Erika Pittman; The Root's national sales manager, Michael Clark; and attendee Natasha Sandy
Honorees David Johns and Angela Rye with Jeff Johnson and other gala attendees
Honoree Kimberly Bryant (left) and guest