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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.
In a captivating conversation with TEDWomen curator Pat Mitchell, Marian Wright Edelman reflects on her path to founding the Children's Defense Fund in 1973 -- from the early influence of growing up in the segregated American South to her activism with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. -- and shares how growing older has only made her more radical.
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.
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.
Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president emerita of Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), has been an advocate for children, especially children in poverty for her entire professional life. Under her leadership, CDF has become 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.
