Celebrating Black Achievement at GRID

GRID Mid-Atlantic Warehouse and Facilities Manager Sundiata Ramin (right) walks under an archway that reads "We Are Back Home" while visiting Ghana in January 2024.

Sankofa and Beyond: My Trip to Ghana

In celebration of Black History Month, GRID Mid-Atlantic Logistics and Facilities Manager Sundiata Ramin reflects on traveling to Ghana earlier this year.

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Darnell Asberry climbing ladder to work on the roof

Training, Graduation... Employed

Growing up, his dad was his most excellent support system, and he encouraged Darnell to play all kinds of sports. He was a natural athlete.

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Training in Solar Installation - IBT 200

Tyrie Cyrus Trainee in the IBT-200 training program.

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Brittney Threets, GRID North Valley SolarCorps Fellow

Meet Brittney, a GRID Rock Star

Meet Brittney, a 2022-23 SolarCorps Construction Fellow, a graduate of our Installation Basics Training (IBT) program, and a current resident of Mirasol Village, where GRID Alternatives North Valley just installed a 137.9 kW solar photovoltaic system! We sat down with her to talk about her time in IBT, her transition into SolarCorps, and her experience living at Mirasol Village.

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Marvin, a Solar Works DC trainee, waves from the roof during a solar installation.

Black History Month: Why We Fight for Environmental Justice

Each week during Black History Month, we'll focus on one area of Black history that connects to our mission of advancing social and environmental justice. Today, we're looking at the history of the environmental justice movement—and where it stands today.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers his "Give Us the Ballot" speech in 1957.

Black History Month: How Voting Rights Lead to Environmental Justice

Throughout Black History Month, we are focusing on an area of Black history that connects to our mission of advancing social and environmental justice. This week, we're looking at how voting rights lead to environmental justice.

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Celebrating Black Achievement at GRID: Ambessa Cantave

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Staff Spotlight: Ugochukwu Ifeacho

Meet Ugochukwu (Ugo)!

Ugo studied solar installation with our partner organization, Proteus Inc. After the first install with GRID Alternatives and listening to a presentation by a current staff member, he acquired a strong desire and admiration towards GRID and decided to volunteer. Within three months, he gained a Team Leader Certification and participated at Solarthon 2016, which he enjoyed very much. Ugo is now nearing his fifth year in the Construction Department and he considers himself very blessed to be employed by GRID Alternatives.

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Celebrating Black Achievement at GRID: Terea Macomber

GRID is honoring Black History Month and Black Futures Month by celebrating Black Achievement at GRID -- in February and all year. Meet Terea Macomber, Electric Vehicle Director.

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Celebrating Black Achievement at GRID: Adewale OgunBadejo

GRID is honoring Black History Month and Black Futures Month by celebrating Black Achievement at GRID -- in February and all year. Meet Adewale OgunBadejo, GRID GLA's Workforce Development Manager.

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