As the nation reflects during Black History Month, Alabama Power, its employees and the Alabama Power Foundation are focused on helping build a more equitable, just and inclusive Alabama.

On Wednesday, the foundation announced six grants to support organizations and projects in Alabama designed to support human rights, education and economic empowerment. The grants will support:

• The Penny Foundation in Birmingham – for efforts to address economic inequality issues in the Black community.
• The National Parks Service – for the Freedom Riders National Monument in Anniston.
• The Mobile County Training School – to enhance educational services in the historic Africatown community.
• The Minority Fund Inc. in Dothan – for entrepreneurial training for minority communities.
• The Mercy House in Montgomery – for programs and resources in the west Montgomery community.
• The Tuscaloosa Civil Rights History and Reconciliation Foundation – to expand awareness and drive national recognition of the Tuscaloosa Civil Rights Trail.

“The Alabama Power Foundation is proud to support these organizations as part of our increased focus on equity and inclusion, education and justice,” said Margaret White, foundation manager.

During the past two years, the Alabama Power Foundation has distributed more than 480 grants totaling $7.8 million to Alabama nonprofits, targeted toward helping advance racial equity, economic opportunity and social justice.

Learn more about the Alabama Power Foundation, its programs and initiatives at www.powerofgood.com. To learn more about Alabama Power’s efforts to support diversity, equity and inclusion, please visit www.alabamapower.com/inclusion.