Fred Reed, a member of the NAACP Youth Council Commandos, recognized Sunday

Fred Reed says a few words following being honored Sunday, April 28, 2024, at New Testament Church of Milwaukee. ÒI feel like IÕve died and gone to heaven,Ó he said as the congregation laughed. Reed, a member of the NAACP Youth Council Commandos, lead the struggle for open housing legislation, served as a member of the March on Milwaukee 50th Anniversary Coordinating Committee and so much more.

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An overview look as Fred Reed is recognized Sunday, April 28, 2024, at New Testament Church of Milwaukee. Reed, a member of the NAACP Youth Council Commandos, lead the struggle for open housing legislation, served as a member of the March on Milwaukee 50th Anniversary Coordinating Committee and so much more.

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A detailed image of Fred ReedÕs NAACP pin pictured Sunday, April 28, 2024, at New Testament Church of Milwaukee.

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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, Dora Drake presents Fred Reed with an award during the ceremony honoring him Sunday, April 28, 2024, at New Testament Church of Milwaukee. Reed, a member of the NAACP Youth Council Commandos, lead the struggle for open housing legislation, served as a member of the March on Milwaukee 50th Anniversary Coordinating Committee and so much more.

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The congregation listens as speakers speak about and honor Fred Reed, not pictured, during the ceremony honoring Reed Sunday, April 28, 2024, at New Testament Church of Milwaukee. Reed, a member of the NAACP Youth Council Commandos, lead the struggle for open housing legislation, served as a member of the March on Milwaukee 50th Anniversary Coordinating Committee and so much more. Ebony Cox / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Fred Reed and the congregation listens as he is honored during a ceremony Sunday, April 28, 2024, at New Testament Church of Milwaukee. Reed, a member of the NAACP Youth Council Commandos, lead the struggle for open housing legislation, served as a member of the March on Milwaukee 50th Anniversary Coordinating Committee and so much more.

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Fred Reed, left, is honored during his recognition ceremony Sunday, April 28, 2024, at New Testament Church of Milwaukee. Reed, a member of the NAACP Youth Council Commandos, lead the struggle for open housing legislation, served as a member of the March on Milwaukee 50th Anniversary Coordinating Committee and so much more.

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Fred Reed seen during the ceremony honoring him Sunday, April 28, 2024, at New Testament Church of Milwaukee. Reed, a member of the NAACP Youth Council Commandos, lead the struggle for open housing legislation, served as a member of the March on Milwaukee 50th Anniversary Coordinating Committee, a recipient of Milwaukee Times’ 2017 Black Excellence Award, was honored by For My Brothers for his significant contributions to the Black community in 2017 and he also received the Milwaukee ACLU’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Min. Wendell J. Harris, Sr., NAACP National Board Member, speaks about Fred Reed during the ceremony honoring Reed Sunday, April 28, 2024, at New Testament Church of Milwaukee. Reed, a member of the NAACP Youth Council Commandos, lead the struggle for open housing legislation, served as a member of the March on Milwaukee 50th Anniversary Coordinating Committee and so much more.

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Fred Reed listens as he is recognized Sunday, April 28, 2024, at New Testament Church of Milwaukee. Reed, a member of the NAACP Youth Council Commandos, lead the struggle for open housing legislation, served as a member of the March on Milwaukee 50th Anniversary Coordinating Committee and so much more.

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Fred Reed seen during the ceremony honoring him Sunday, April 28, 2024, at New Testament Church of Milwaukee. Reed, a member of the NAACP Youth Council Commandos, lead the struggle for open housing legislation, served as a member of the March on Milwaukee 50th Anniversary Coordinating Committee, a recipient of Milwaukee TimesÕ 2017 Black Excellence Award, was honored by For My Brothers for his significant contributions to the Black community in 2017 and he also received the Milwaukee ACLUÕs Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Min. Wendell J. Harris, Sr., NAACP National Board Member, and Fred Reed, a member of the NAACP Youth Council Commandos, share a moment following the ceremony honoring Reed Sunday, April 28, 2024, at New Testament Church of Milwaukee.

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Min. Wendell J. Harris, Sr., NAACP National Board Member, honors Fred Reed and reflects on their memories during the ceremony honoring Reed Sunday, April 28, 2024, at New Testament Church of Milwaukee. Reed, a member of the NAACP Youth Council Commandos, lead the struggle for open housing legislation, served as a member of the March on Milwaukee 50th Anniversary Coordinating Committee and so much more.

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