THE ROOT 100

providing an annual online guide of black men and women between the ages of 25 and 45 who have demonstrated excellence in their fields and use their influence to effect meaningful change in the world; providing recognition by way of annual online listings, ranking and providing information about black men and women between the ages of 25 and 45 who have demonstrated excellence in their fields and use their influence to effect meaningful change in the world, and providing recognition by the way of awards and arranging and conducting an annual awards event to honor black men and women between the ages of 25 and 45 who have demonstrated excellence in their fields and use their influence to effect meaningful change in the world