JAMZ Celebrates Black History Month

Upstate Black History Maker Hattie Green Recognized February 15, 2008
Challenging Convention

She doesn't consider herself a politician, yet she's made political history. That's why we're proud to recognize Hattie Green as one of our 2008 Upstate Black History Makers. Hattie is not unfamiliar with making history. In the mid-1960s, she was only the second African American female hired by Abney Mills. A former Miss VFW for Post 9727, she was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary and has been a member of the Eastern Stars for over 50 years. When Hattie was in her 70s, someone jokingly suggested that she should run for office. But Hattie didn't think it was so funny – and took up the challenge. And at 73, Hattie became the first African American Female to be elected to Belton's City Council. Hattie is now in her second term in office.

Hattie was recently recognized at the 21st Annual Church and Community Human Relations Awards Banquet of the Upstate. She has been named "Woman of the Year" by the Anderson Chapter of NAACP.

In addition to her political office, Hattie remains very active in the community. She makes regular donations of items to the Clean Start program. She also is a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she served both as a deaconess and in the choir.

Hattie was married to the late Gilbert Green, Jr. and they have six children, twenty grand children, 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

For her willingness to serve her community in so many ways, 107.3 JAMZ is proud to salute Hattie Green as a 2008 Upstate Black History Maker.