Alabama Power and the Alabama Power Foundation are recognizing Black History Month by supporting several events and community initiatives involving local, state and national thought leaders.

“While we honor our civil rights past and legacy, we also look forward to continuing the progress that we’ve made,” said Alabama Power Public Relations and Charitable Giving Vice President John Hudson.

 Here is a list of the events scheduled to commemorate Black History Month:

• The Power of Leadership: Decoding the Digital Dream - Celebrating a New Era of Freedom and Progress

This invitation-only event in Birmingham is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 24, and will highlight the achievements of African-Americans in the technology industry. This initiative is a partnership with the Alabama Department of Education and #YesWeCode and will feature a panel discussion with community, education and tech leaders.

• Journalist panel, Selma to Montgomery March

Alabama Power is supporting the Alabama Press Association (APA), which is hosting a panel discussion on Friday, Feb. 13, about the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. The discussion at the Birmingham Marriott is part of the 144th annual APA Journalism Summit and features journalists who covered the historic event. For more information, visit http://www.alabamapress.org/.

• Bridge Crossing Jubilee: The Selma to Montgomery 50th Anniversary Commemoration

The Alabama Power Foundation is one of the sponsors of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. The Jubilee begins in Selma on March 5. For details, please visit http://dreammarcheson.com/.

• The Faith & Politics Institute Congressional Pilgrimage

Members of Congress and community leaders from across the country will tour civil rights sites in Birmingham, Marion, Selma and Montgomery March 6-8 and participate in group dialogue and reflection about the struggle and its trailblazers. The Alabama Power Foundation is supporting the pilgrimage. For more information about The Faith & Politics Institute, visit www.faithandpolitics.org.

Alabama Power, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), provides reliable electricity to more than 1.4 million customers at a total retail price that has been below the national average for decades. Learn more at www.alabamapower.com.