The Root 100: Where Are They Now?

As we approach , it’s important we acknowledge some of our previous honorees and answer your looming question: “ ” We must note the have careers ranging from community activists to political figures to music artists and more. Every year, some honorees while others are swapped out with figures who took the spotlight for a Over this summer alone, Kendrick Lamar, Simone Biles and Vice President Kamala Harris took over the internet. Each of them caught our attention .

Who else has been thriving over 2024? Check out some of our Root 100 honorees and where they are now, since our last celebration. And keep an eye of for the new list coming very soon. Ok, time to click.

2 / 17 Kamala Harris Kamala Harris Of course we had to kick off the list with one of the BIGGEST W’s of the batch. Since we last honored her achievements, Vice President Kamala Harris has upgraded to being a presidential candidate following President Joe Biden’s decision to not run again. Her campaign has raised $97 million in the first half of October not to mention the $1.

2 billion the Harris Victory Fund also raised on her behalf, according to . 3 / 17 Jon Batiste Jon Batiste The dazzling musician and composer just recently performed a tribute to the Negro Leagues for the MLB at Rickwood Field event over the summer. Following that, he released a solo piano album called “Beethoven Blues” blending the sounds of gospel, soul and classical music.

He was also pulled to compose a score for the film “Satu.