Bomani Jones, AJ Calloway Photo: Derrick Davis /The Root

Bomani Jones, Dr. Henry Louis Gates Photo: Derrick Davis /The Root

Bomani Jones, Dr. Henry Louis Gates and Chef Roblé Ali Photo: Derrick Davis /The Root

Enjoy more photos from the gala celebrating Black excellence, activism and contributions to the world.

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source:

http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2016/11/bomani-jones-to-host-the-root-100-2016-gala/

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161114006564/en/Root-Announces-ESPN%E2%80%99s-Bomani-Jones-Host-7th