The 2007 Black History Count Basie - Freddie Green Humanitarian Award

In United States, February is Black History Month. Events across the nation honor past and present African-Americans for their contributions to the arts, science, education, politics, and other fields. In February 2007, Freddie Green was honored in his hometown of Charleston, South Carolina.
Freddie's son, Alfred, accepted the Count Basie-Freddie Green Humanitarian Award on his father's behalf. Future plans call for the Basie-Green Award to honor other African-Americans in the field of music.

The award reads as follows:

Macedonia African Methodist Episcopal Church
48 Alexander Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29403

God Our Father, Christ Our Redeemer, Man Our Brother

Presented To
Mr. Alfred Green
In Memory of Mr. Freddie Green

In Recognition Of His Faithful And Dedicated
Services To The Count Basie Orchestra Band
And To The Tri-County Area
From Beginning To End

February 25, 2007

Recognized By
The Honorable Rev. William H Alston Pastor
Mrs. Barbara C. Bennett, Director of R.A.Y.A.C. Council
And The CEC Commission

Black History Celebration 2007