Civil Rights Movement Trailblazer
Man of God, devoted husband, loving father, educator, charismatic orator, and a foot soldier for self-sacrifice, we introduce the late Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Reese to the world.
He has often been referenced and affectionately known as F.D. Reese, this great man, was born on November 28, 1929, in Selma, Alabama. He galvanized the Civil Rights Movement as a trailblazer against injustice and encouraged the masses to "stand" for what is right in every situation and circumstance. He led the first-ever Teachers March in Selma, Alabama. He was the first to fight for maternity leave for black teachers. He organized marchers as thousands tread across the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Bloody Sunday in 1965. He coordinated and executed numerous protests against injustice.
His strides catapulted the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He sang and marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Congressman John Lewis, Rev. Ralph David Abernathy, Rev. C.T. Vivian, and numerous others. F. D. Reese played a significant role in the movement, yet he remained a gentle giant with unrequited accolades.
F.D. Reese gained his heavenly wings on April 5, 2018. His legacy is studied by his followers and leadership patterned by many, as his teachings, principles, and unapologetic servitude remain relevant today.
Selma's Self Sacrifice
Authors: Frederick D. Reese and Kathy M. Walters
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