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NARP joins Amtrak in celebrating Black History Month
February 19, 2014
Written By Lessie Henderson
Thomas J. Gray of Chicago, Pullman Porter (1923–1968). Photo courtesy: Thomas Gray family
NARP is joining Amtrak in honoring Black History Month. The railroad will be hosting with a wide variety of contests, promotions and events throughout the country. The events highlight Amtrak employees and others that have demonstrated excellence and having a positive impact on the job and in their communities.
Amtrak is also partnering with theroot.com to sponsor an online contest titled “Our Roots, Our Railroad: Take an Amtrak Ride through Black History”. The interactive contest gives those a chance to learn more on African-American history as well as a chance to win two round trip Amtrak tickets good for anywhere in the United States. For more details on the contest and events near you, click on the links below for information.
"When [NARP] comes to Washington, you help embolden us in our efforts to continue the progress for passenger rail. And not just on the Northeast Corridor. All over America! High-speed rail, passenger rail is coming to America, thanks to a lot of your efforts! We’re partners in this. ... You are the ones that are going to make this happen. Do not be dissuaded by the naysayers. There are thousands of people all over America who are for passenger rail and you represent the best of what America is about!"
Secretary Ray LaHood, U.S. Department of Transportation
2012 NARP Spring Council Meeting
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