Racial Equity

“It is truly an honor to receive this award and be recognized along with other minority leaders in the Birmingham community,” said Alisa Summerville, director of customer service centers. “I am blessed to work for a company that is committed to recognizing diversity in the workplace as well as the community.”

“At Alabama Power, we believe that each employee is valuable and provides important contributions to our team,” Alexia Borden, senior vice president and general counsel for Alabama Power, said. “We are committed to one another and to building a culture of inclusion, respect and fairness for all employees. Our partnership with the Magic City Bar Association aligns with our commitment to this necessary cause.”

Southern Company and Apple joined educators and community stakeholders on Jan. 13 in announcing a partnership to launch the Propel Center, a new digital learning hub, business incubator and global innovation headquarters in Atlanta for students of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), including those in Alabama. Both Apple and Southern Company, Alabama Power’s parent company, are founding partners, with the Southern Company Foundation and Apple each contributing $25 million to the effort.

“At Alabama Power, we’re committed to providing opportunities for employee development. Through efforts like the Harvard Young American Leaders Program, we’re investing in the next generation of business and community leaders,” said Jeff Peoples, Alabama Power executive vice president of Customer and Employee Services.