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Marian Wright Edelman, Civil Rights and Children Rights Advocate

Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund
Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund

OTD Marian Wright Edelman (Jun 6, 1939). 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 and John Lewis. #MarianWrightEdelman #ChildrenDefenseFund #CivilRights

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