Amtrak, the presenting sponsor of The Root 100 2014 gala at Espace in New York City, provided a warm space for honorees to relax during the reception where they could take photos, charge their devices or do a bit of networking before the dinner program began.
Amtrak’s Darlene Abubakar (front row, center) is surrounded by The Root 100 honorees.
Amtrak signage at The Root 100.
Teresa Holmes, public relations director at UniWorld; The Root 100 honoree and CEO of UniWorld Monique L. Nelson; Darlene Abubakar, senior director of national advertising and marketing programs at Amtrak; The Root Editor-in-Chief Henry Louis Gates Jr.; Crystal Hudson, principal officer for sports and affinity marketing at Amtrak; Kecia Babb-Jordan, sales and marketing director at Amtrak; Amy Gomez, senior account director at UniWorld; and Ivana Dasaro, account supervisor at UniWorld.
Darlene Abubakar and Henry Louis Gates Jr. pose for pictures in the photo booth.
Amtrak charging station at The Root 100.
Ivana Dasaro; James White, innovations strategist at UniWorld; Henry Louis Gates Jr.; Monique L. Nelson; and Teresa Holmes.
Darlene Abubakar, Teresa Holmes, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Crystal Hudson and Kecia Babb-Jordan.
Darlene Abubakar celebrates an Amtrak giveaway during The Root 100 dinner.
The Root 100 attendees pose at the Amtrak photo booth.
Amtrak ticket-giveaway winner and The Root 100 honoree Mark Luckie and Darlene Abubakar pose for a photo.
The Root 100 attendees pose at the Amtrak photo booth.
The Root 100 attendees power up at the Amtrak charging station.
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