Tag: Apollo Theater

Jon Batiste’s Root 100 Speech Was One Of The Most Memorable Moments Of The Night

Photo: Bennett Raglin (Getty Images) Last night, Jon Batiste became The Root 100’s first recipient of the “Vision and Voice” award. The prolific Grammy-winning artist was grateful for the honor and wanted to share his journey with attendees. Jon Batiste Talks World Music Radio, Stephen Colbert, RHOP, & What Black America Needs Off English In […]

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Music, Culture and History Blessed The Apollo Theater for The Root 100

Fani T. Willis brought her girlfriends with her to The Apollo Theater in Harlem Tuesday evening to see her accept her award at The Root 100. Jon Batiste Talks World Music Radio, Stephen Colbert, RHOP, & What Black America Needs Off English When Willis’ name was called, they cheered so loudly that the spirits of […]

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Music, Culture and History Reigned in The Apollo Theater And The Root 100

Fani T. Willis brought her girlfriends with her to The Apollo Theater in Harlem Tuesday evening to see her accept her award at The Root 100. Jon Batiste Talks World Music Radio, Stephen Colbert, RHOP, & What Black America Needs Off English When Willis’ name was called, they cheered so loudly that the spirits of […]

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5 Reasons Roy Wood Jr. is the Perfect Host for The Root 100

The Root 100 is our annual list of some of the most influential Black Americans. Each year, we look to sports, entertainment, politics and business to find leaders who are making moves in a big way and leaving their mark on the culture. We’ll share the list live on The Root, and we’ll honor all […]

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Bobby Schiffman, Guiding Force of the Apollo Theater, Dies at 94

“The big stars would say, ‘We love you, Bobby, but we can play the Apollo and sell 1,500 tickets or play Madison Square Garden and sell 18,000,’” Howard Schiffman said. Mr. Schiffman finally shuttered the theater in 1976. The Apollo reopened under new management in 1978 but closed again the next year. In 1981, the […]

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