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Marian Wright Edelman (née Wright; born June 6, 1939) is an American activist for civil rights and children's rights. She is the founder and president emerita of the Children's Defense Fund. She influenced leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr.
Jun 2, 2024 · Marian Wright Edelman, American lawyer and civil rights activist who founded (1973) the Children’s Defense Fund, which advocated for children’s rights. She also created a similar organization, Stand for Children, in 1996. Learn more about Edelman’s life and career.
Marian Wright Edelman, 81, took to the streets this summer, joining millions of people around the country in protesting police brutality after the killing of George Floyd.
Watch Marian Wright Edelman, founder of the Children's Defense Fund, share her reflections on a lifetime of fighting to end child poverty in America. She talks about her early influences, her work with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and her radical vision for a better future.
Apr 24, 2001 · Marian Wright Edelman, founder and President of the Children's Defense Fund, was born on June 6, 1939, in Bennettsville, South Carolina. Edelman was the youngest of five children and credits her father with instilling in her an obligation to right wrongs.
Learn about the life and achievements of Marian Wright Edelman, a pioneer for children's rights and social justice. She is the founder and president emerita of CDF, a public interest law firm and the nation's strongest voice for children and families.
Learn about Marian Wright Edelman, the founder and president emerita of the Children's Defense Fund, who has been a lifelong fighter for disadvantaged Americans. Watch her TED talk on ending child poverty and explore her other news and ideas on TED.
