We, the undersigned, call on the City of Lafayette to officially name the reclaimed triangle at Jefferson and Lee in downtown Lafayette Fredrick “Fred” Prejean Unity Point—a public space honoring a beloved native son and tireless civil rights leader whose life was dedicated to building a more just, united, and equitable Lafayette.

As founder and president of Move the Mindset, Fred led a five-year campaign to remove the Jim Crow–era Confederate statue of General Alfred Mouton—an emblem of white supremacy and racial segregation—from the very site we now propose to name in his honor. Under his leadership, that space was peacefully reclaimed as a symbol of hope, progress, and unity.

Fred Prejean was more than a community activist; he was a bridge-builder and visionary whose efforts touched countless lives. From attending the historic 1963 March on Washington as a teenager to serving in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, from organizing for racial justice in the Jim Crow South to serving as Undersecretary of Louisiana's Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Fred embodied servant leadership.

Fred not only stood for justice—he lived it. He served our community in profound ways. His legacy is woven into the fabric of Lafayette’s history. He supported educational initiatives, chaired numerous boards, and was awarded the Lafayette Civic Cup in 2020 for his lifelong dedication to civic duty and social justice.

Now is the time to ensure his legacy lives on.

Naming this community space Fredrick “Fred” Prejean Unity Point sends a clear message: that Lafayette values unity over division, courage over complacency, and justice over inequity.

Help us honor the life and leadership of Fred Prejean. Sign and share this petition to support naming this space after a man who spent his life making Lafayette a place where everyone could belong. Together, let’s celebrate a remarkable leader who spent his life making ours better.