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    Catherine Raphael, board chair, Ms. Foundation for Women (left) and Michelle Clarkin, Ms. Foundation director of leadership gifts. Photo by Tracy Baim
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    Valentina Gaglio, Michelle Clarkin and Amy Bloom. Photo by Tracy Baim
The national Ms. Foundation for Women honored a trailblazer in the civil rights movement—Susan Fredman, in recognition of the organization’s 40th anniversary. The Chicago event was held June 20 at the William H. Reid House, 2013 S. Prairie Ave.

Fredman received the Fearless Award for her work and philanthropic leadership. As founder of Susan Fredman Design Group and Designs for Dignity, Fredman is an example of women’s leadership through action, the foundation stated.

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Susan Fredman (left) and Terri Hawley. Photo by Tracy Baim

Catherine Raphael, board chair, Ms. Foundation for Women (left) and Michelle Clarkin, Ms. Foundation director of leadership gifts. Photo by Tracy Baim

Valentina Gaglio, Michelle Clarkin and Amy Bloom. Photo by Tracy Baim

More details on Ms. available here: windycitytimes.com/lgbt/Ms-Foundation-celebrates-40-Years-of-work-at-Chicago-benefit/43159.html.