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100 Greatest African Americans is a biographical dictionary of one hundred historically great Black Americans (in alphabetical order; that is, they are not ranked), as assessed by Temple University professor Molefi Kete Asante in 2002.
- Molefi Kete Asante
- 2002
The Root 100 is our annual list of the most influential African Americans, ages 25 to 45. It’s our way of honoring the innovators, the leaders, the public figures and the game changers whose...
- Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) was a pivotal leader in the American Civil Rights Movement. He continues to be celebrated for his profound influence in advocating for nonviolent resistance and racial equality.
- Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) An abolitionist and political activist, Harriet Tubman is best known for helping enslaved people escape through the Underground Railroad.
- Barack Obama (b. 1961) ADVERTISEMENT. Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, made history as the first Black American to hold the office.
- Maya Angelou (1928-2014) Maya Angelou was an influential poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist, celebrated for her series of seven autobiographies.
The Root's annual list of the most influential African Americans in the fields of arts, community, business, entertainment, media, politics, science and sports.
The Root's annual list of the most influential African Americans in the fields of arts, community, business, entertainment, media, politics, science and sports.
Apr 19, 2013 · African Americans aren't strangers to the list: media mogul Oprah Winfrey has been listed nine times and former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice four times. In honor of some of these incredible black achievers, we've compiled a list of some (just some!) of the influential African Americans who have made the list.
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Sep 21, 2020 · This year's list is led by Nikole Hannah-Jones, a 2020 Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist covering racial injustice for The New York Times and creator of the landmark 1619 Project.
